Difficult Sites: Architecture Against the Odds features projects that demonstrate how architects have often produced their finest work when confronted with a challenging site.
You will hear unique stories and extra details on the tricky terrain, awkward urban plots, and challenging remodels explored within the three sections of the exhibition- reworks, landscape, and urban spaces:
- Reworks features solutions to sites that present challenges from existing structures, archaeological remains or industrial activity
- Landscape explores projects that not only respond to constant challenges such as unstable topography but also seasonal challenges such as flooding or excessive rainfall
- Urban Sites delves into the challenges presented by the city. Many sites are restricted by existing buildings, legal constraints, issues such as noise pollution or a combination of all
The projects featured in this exhibition demonstrate the skill, craft, and creativity of the architect in meeting the requirements of the client brief and budget while working in the most difficult of conditions.
Through original drawings, photography, models, and plans we invite you to join Pete and look at how resilient and creative practitioners are in realising the inconceivable against the odds.
Exhibition opening times and location
Architecture Gallery at 66 Portland Place, London.
Monday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm (Tuesday: 10am to 8pm)
Sunday and bank holidays: Closed
Getting here
You can find information about travelling to 66 Portland Place, London, and about transport accessibility from Transport for London. On street parking is available nearby, but single yellow line restrictions apply outside 66 Portland Place. There are designated accessible parking spaces for Blue Badge holders on Portland Place.
