The Building Centre
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⭐ Highligts
Current Exhibition Suite
Timely shows (often on retrofitting, sustainability or housing) connect policy, practice and design.From drawings to prototypes—how ideas become buildings.
📍 Ground floor galleries
Downstairs Product & Materials Zone
Hands-on samples and supplier stands reveal what façades, insulation and systems actually look and feel like.Touch the stuff cities are made from.
📍 Lower-ground level
Architect’s Café Pause
A quiet spot to debrief; you’ll overhear real project chat from students and pros.Coffee with a side of city-making.
📍 Street level, near entrance
Opening Hours
Monday:
09:00 – 18:00
Tuesday:
09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday:
09:00 – 18:00
Thursday:
09:00 – 18:00
Friday:
09:00 – 18:00
🤓 Fun Facts
Exhibitions frequently spotlight retrofit and low-carbon design—practical paths to cut emissions in existing buildings.
The lower floor doubles as an industry showcase, so weekends can feel like a private viewing of manufacturer displays.
Free-to-enter shows mean quick ‘pop-in’ visits work well between other central-London stops.
