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The Building Centre
Independent hub for architecture and the built environment: rotating exhibitions plus a materials/manufacturer showcase and café.
Opening Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
What's not to miss inside?
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
Inspire your Friends
- 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.
