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Open House London

 

Open House London is the capital’s largest architectural showcase. In celebration of design excellence, 700 buildings of every size and shape will open their doors to all completely free.

For this one weekend you can explore all corners of the capital and see the beauty of the city’sarchitecture.Here in Hounslow some of the Borough’s wonderful architectural features are open for you to explore. 

When:

Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th September 2010

These events are being provided by a number of organizations in the London Borough of Hounslow.  Further information can be found by accessing the London Open House website  >

Chiswick House

Burlington Lane W42RP

 

Glorious example of 18C English architecture in the classical style, the £12 million restoration of the gardens includes RIBA Awards-shortlisted cafe by Caruso St John, a single-storey pavilion, encircled by an arcade of Portland stone piers, resembling an abstract temple.

Lord Burlington/William Kent 1727

 

  •   ●  Open Sunday 10am – 5pm
  •   ●  Regular tours.
  •   ●  Talks/tours at 11am, 12 noon, 2pm on the house's art and architecture, and 3pm on symbolism of house max 40 people on a first come basis.
  •   ●  Tours at 11am and 2pm of the Ionic Temple, max 15, first come basis.
  •   ●  Last entry 4.30pm.
  •   ●  Disabled access only by stair-climber booked in advance on 020 8995 0508.
  •   ●  Tube: Turnham Green; Rail: Chiswick

Chiswick Parish Church

Church Street W42PJ

 

Grade 11* Listed church on site for 1,000 years (tower1435), rebuilt by J L Pearson in 1883, the site features many notable monuments including Hogarth, Whistler, de Loutherbourg tomb by Sir John Soane. J L Pearson 1884.

 

  •   ●  Open Sunday from 1pm-5pm.
  •   ●  Tours at 2pm and 4pm.
  •   ●  Last entry 3.30pm. Archive display.
  •   ●  Tube: Turnham Green; Rail: Chiswick

Chiswick Town Hall

Heathfield Terrace W4 4JN

 

Built initially as a vestry, later extended with Victorian and Edwardian interiors that boast rich tiles and stunning stained glass, Chiswisk Town Hall has one of the most beautiful Victorian interiors in London. W J Trehearne 1876/ Arthur Ramsden 1901.

  •   ●  Entry: main hall, Hogarth hall, vestibule hallway, old council chamber, committee room.
  •   ●  Open Sunday 2pm – 5pm with regular tours, first come basis.
  •   ●  Tube: Chiswick Park; Rail: Gunnersbury; Bus; 2J.237,267.391,E3,H91

Gunnersbury Park Museum & Park

Gunnersbury Park W3 8LQ

 

Former home to the Rothschild family, now a museum set in beautiful 19C mansion on an elevated terrace overlooking lawns and parkland. Alexander Copland 1802/Sydney Smirke

(extended) 1835

  •   ●  Entry: Temple in park usually closed to public.
  •   ●  Open Saturday 11.30am – 5pm.
  •   ●  Regular tours of the house, 1pm – 4.30pm, ground floor only.
  •   ●  Tube: Acton Town; Bus E3

Isleworth Public Hall

South Street, lsleworth TW7 7BG

 

A recently refurbished public hall, a well-executed and colorfully detailed example of Victorian reading and vestry rooms (1863) with an added public hall.  By S Woodridge 1887.   

  •   ●  Entry to the main rooms.
  •   ●  Exhibition: Celebrating Isleworth. Special recreation of Bijou Cinema and exhibits by local groups on 'Our Neighbourhood'.
  •   ●  Open Saturday and Sunday 11am – 4pm.
  •   ●  Saturday 3pm guided walk from Hall.
  •   ●  Rail: Isleworth,St Margaret’s then H37 bus;267

Longford Community School: New Library

Tachbrook Road, Feltham TW14 9PE

 

Extension and conversion of an existing 1960s building, a vibrant colorful structure, and the library is an adaptable open plan area that can be used for different ways of teaching.  A raised area of carpet clad cubed modules for seating, bespoke designed tables and benches and enclosed curved 'arena' space. RIBA Award Winner 2010.Jonathan Clark Architects 2009.

  •   ●  Entry to dining hall, library
  •   ●  Open Saturday at 9am-lpm. Regular tours on a first come basis.
  •   ●  Tube: Hatton Cross; Rail: Feltham; H25, 116,203

Osterley Park House

Jersey Road, lsleworth TW7 4RB

 

One of Britain's most complete examples of the architect's work, set in over 350 acres of park, garden and farmland. Robert Adam 1761.

  •   ●  Entry: house, park, garden.
  •   ●  Open Saturday and Sunday 12 noon to 4.30pm
  •   ●  Timed tickets may apply.
  •   ●  Last entry 4pm.
  •   ●  Max 200 in house at one time
  •   ●  Tube: Osterley; Rail: Isleworth; H28,H37,H91

St Mary's Convent

10The Butts, Brentford TW8 8BQ

 

Convent in 18C Grade II listed house with original features, with various additions including west wing (1913-15) and harmonious care home facilities and chapel by PRP Architects (1998-2001).

  •   ●  Entry: lobby, community room, chapel, Heritage room and Foundress' room.
  •   ●  Saturday tours at 10am, 12 noon, 2.30pm
  •   ●  Pre-book ONLY on 020 8568 7305
  •   ●  Duration approx 1hour 20 mins.
  •   ●  Max 8 per tour
  •   ●  Archival exhibition and historical talk
  •   ●  Tube: Boston Manor; Rail: Brentford; 235,237,267,E2,E8

Voysey House/Acanthus LW Architects

Barley Mow Passage W4 4PN

 

The former Sanderson factory, now an architects' office is Voysey's only industrial building, in white glazed brick with horizontal black banding and distinctive scalloped parapet.

CFA Voysey 1902.

  •   ●  Entry to entrance lobby, 2nd floor.
  •   ●  Saturday 10am – 4pm
  •   ●  Max 20 at one time,
  •   ●  Tube: Chiswick Park, Turnham Green; Rail: Gunnersbury;  27,19O,237,267,391,E3,H91

West Thames College (former Spring Grove House)

London Road lsleworth TW7 4HS

 

Remarkably intact prime example of late Victorian architecture and interior design, which includes stained glass windows and mosaics. Grade II listed with one remaining fine Georgian room. Previous owners include Pears 'Soap' family and Sir Joseph Banks, founder of Kew Gardens. Sir John Offley/ various 1645 onwards.

  •   ●  Entry: house and key rooms.
  •   ●  Saturday 10am – 4pm
  •   ●  Regular tours first come basis.
  •   ●  Last tour 3.30pm / Max 15 per tour
  •   ●  Tube: Osterley, Hounslow East; Rail: Isleworth; Bus: 117,H3J.235,237

West Thames College: Atrium Building

London Road, lsleworth TW7 4HS

 

Modern, state-of-the-art college building- mainly wood and glass with lots of natural light and vibrant, spacious interior. Complements the Grade II listed Spring Grove House (see entry above). Sustainable features include rainwater harvesting and auto-sensor lighting.  

Mackenzie Wheeler 2010.

  •   ●  Entry: atrium, common rooms, dining rooms, theatre, salons, media and music studios, sports hall, gym, and library.
  •   ●  Saturday 10am – 4pm
  •   ●  Regular architect led tours first come basis / Max 10 per tour
  •   ●  Last entry 3.30pm. 
  •   ●  Tube: Osterley, Hounslow East; Rail: Isleworth, Bus: 117,H37,235,237 stop outside

Walking tours

 

Isleworth Walk

Meet on Saturday at 3pm outside Isleworth Public Hall, South Street, Isleworth, TW7 7BG

 

A walk encompassing a wide variety of architecture-a Victorian villa decorated by sculptor Henry George May, early 18C buildings including one with additions by James Gibbs, mid-19C almshouses in mock Tudor style and dwellings for the poor built in 1664.

  •   ●  Duration approx 1hour.
  •   ●  Rail: Isleworth; 37,267

Turnham Green Walk

Meet on Sunday at 3pm outside Chiswick Town Hall, Heathfield Terrace, W4 4JN

 

Beginning at the Victorian/Edwardian Town Hall (also open 2pm – 5pm), this walk takes in the former Sanderson home (famous for wallpapers), including the CFA Voysey industrial building, a statue of William Hogarth, an 1874 Police station and the first Fire station to be built with a hose tower.

  •   ●  Duration approx 1 hour.
  •   ●  Tube: Chiswick Park; Rail: Gunnersbury; 237,267,E3

Walking Through Shared Heritage

Meet on Saturday at 12 noon and Sunday at 2.30pm at Chiswick Business Park, Building 3,566 Chiswick High Road W4 5YA.