Learn the core principles of architecture, and discover the architectural history of south London in this new course.
Over four weeks discover some of the most ambitious and celebrated buildings of south London. Explore social and political change and how they relate to the city through walking and cycle tours and access to private residences. These include 19th century live-work spaces and post-War alternative and collective forms of housing.
Build your knowledge of construction techniques and materials and gain the skills to practice sketching, analytical drawing and architectural recording methods culminating in the design of an urban house from plan to model.
Please note, parts of this course take place outside. You will need to bring a bicycle for week 2.
Short introduction to core principles of architecture in the SLG garden. Southwark Walking Tour from SLG to Elephant and Castle / Lambeth North, including a building visit of 19th century “live / work” block at Pullens Yard.
South London Cycling Tour (Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark). See some of the most ambitious and celebrated architecture of South London, with the majority of the projects designed by women architects.
Visit Walters Way to discuss alternative and collective forms of housing, practising sketching and learning analytical drawing using archive material and by looking / recording.
Design session in the garden of the South London Gallery. Participants to each design an individual or replicable urban house from plan to urban facade, considering the social and political lessons learned in previous sessions and how it relates to the city.
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Each session is 1.5 – 2 hours long.
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Outdoor sessions will end in daylight.
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There will be seating available during the first and fourth session.
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The second session is a cycle tour.
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The third session is a guided tour to a residential building, some seating will be available.
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The fourth session is an interactive workshop.
Concessions are available for SLG Members, students, over 60s, unwaged and disabled visitors. Proof or ID for each concession will need to be shown upon collection of tickets.
Please note, all tickets purchased through the South London Gallery’s website are non-refundable. We therefore ask you to please double-check your availability before purchasing any tickets. In the case of an event being cancelled we are able to offer a refund.
