University of East London - Architecture and Visual Art School tour and exhibition

At the Docks

University of East London - Architecture and Visual Art School tour and exhibition

Free drop-in exhibition and studio tours

Part of Open House Festival, visit the University of East London's Architecture and Visual Arts School and explore how architecture, design and the visual arts are taught and developed together.

The free visit includes guided tours of the architecture studios, creative workspaces and the Way Out East gallery. Located on the Docklands Campus overlooking the river, the school provides facilities for students to develop creative and practical design skills.

You'll also learn about projects that focus on sustainability and tackling climate change through design, including building technologies, energy use and environmental design.

Visitors will have the opportunity to view student work, research projects and the architecture school facilities.

Drop in, no booking required. For more information visit the Open House Festival website.

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Time & date

10am - 4.30pm, Saturday 19 September 2026

Location

University of East London, University Way, E16 2RD

Tickets

Free. Drop in, no booking required.

More info

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