Discover the fascinating story of the museum building in this group tour of the Design Museum in this tour facilitated by Edward Richards.
The iconic Design Museum building used to be the Commonwealth Institute, which opened in 1962 and was designed by the architectural firm RMJM. After the closure of this unique landmark Grade II* listed building in 2003, it stood vacant for more than a decade - before being transformed by John Pawson’s design team, who made the building fit for a 21st-century museum.
From the magnificent hyperbolic parabola rooftop, to the building's unique spatial qualities, this tour uncovers the lesser-known features and history of this very special structure that houses the Design Museum today.
This tour is suitable for D/deaf visitors who use British Sign Language and their companions.
