Name: Skill Up Visits: Reimagining London Landmarks at The London Archives
Start: 2026-02-20T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-20T16:00:00+00:00
Location: The London Archives

Delve into architectural archives to learn about local landmarks, before trying your hand at designing your own. For ages 16 to 18
About this Event

Skill Up Visits: Reimagining London Landmarks at The London Archives

Friday 20th February 2026, 2pm to 4pm

Discover some of London’s iconic buildings through drawings and photographs at The London Archives and RIBA drawing collection. From the historic Tower Bridge through to the contemporary tourist attraction of the London Eye, we’ll think about the purpose of landmarks and how they shape the areas they are in. How do they help us navigate the city? What is their cultural significance? What do they say about the identity of a neighbourhood?

And what would London look like without those recognisable buildings? Find out how London might have been and decide how you would build it for the future. We will redesign and redefine; using collage and drawing to change up buildings from London’s existing skyline or draw up totally new additions. How can they serve locals as well as tourists? Who should they represent?

For young people aged 16-18. This workshop is free, but participants must register. All participants should have permission to travel to and from the workshop location independently. They are responsible for staying with the group for the duration of the session, informing RIBA staff if they need or wish to leave early.

Skill Up Visits

Skill Up Visits invites young people with an interest in architecture and design to explore buildings, institutions and exhibitions, thinking critically and responding creatively to what they see. From learning how to work to an architectural brief, developing drawing skills, exploring different creative outputs and architectural languages, these 16 to18 year-olds work both collaboratively and independently to within workshop activities and briefs. Expanding the understanding of architecture as just bricks and mortar.

1000 Years of London's History. The London Archives is a free public archive focusing on the history of London from 1067 to the present day. Visit us to explore millions of historical manuscripts, maps, photographs, books and films or enjoy our exhibitions, events and workshops. Entrance is free and everyone is welcome.

Accessibility

The London Archives has a step-free entrance, and all floors are accessible by lift. There is an accessible toilet located on the first floor. Assistance dogs are welcome at The London Archives.