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2023

25 May 2023
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Pitzhanger Late: Restoring History with New London Architecture and Jestico + Whiles

2023

25 May 2023
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Pitzhanger Late: Restoring History with New London Architecture and Jestico + Whiles

Overview

Join New London Architecture and Jestico + Whiles for a spring evening at Pitzhanger.

Peeling back layers of history, extensions and overpainting, architects Jestico + Whiles and heritage experts Julian Harrap Architects led a three-year restoration project to return Pitzhanger to Soane’s original design.

With its canopy domed ceilings, radical decorative paint schemes and inventive use of space and light, Pitzhanger features many of Soane’s signature architectural elements that are prominent in his later work including Dulwich Picture Gallery and his city home in Lincoln’s Inn Fields. Alongside the design of a new café and events building and refurbishment of the former library into a gallery and exhibition space, Jestico + Whiles reinstated important structural elements of Soane’s design, such as the conservatory demolished in 1901 and the dramatic central roof light which returns Pitzhanger to the silhouette Soane intended. 

Over the course of the evening, there will be tours of the Manor led by the architects, the opportunity to hear first hand from decorative painter Alasdair Peebles about the techniques used to meticulously recreate hand-painted Chinese wallpaper in the Upper Drawing Room, as well as access to Pitzhanger’s current exhibition Anthony Caro: The Inspiration of Architecture showcasing the work of one of the 20th century’s most influential sculptors. 

Programme

18.30Arrivals and registration
19.00Welcome from NLA
Lydia Allain Chapman, Project Manager, NLA
19.05Introduction and welcome from speakers
Jude Harris, Director, Jestico + Whiles
Howell James CBE, Chair of Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery Trust
Alasdair Peebles, Decorative Painter
19.15Tours of Pitzhanger Manor with architects

Watercolour painting techniques with decorative painter Alasdair Peebles

Access to exhibition Anthony Caro: The Inspiration of Architecture
20.30End

Speaker Biographies

Lydia Allain Chapman, Project Manager, NLA

Jude Harris, Director, Jestico + Whiles

About Pitzhanger Lates

Every Thursday, experience the enchanting ambience of Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery with FREE admission starting from 5 pm. Join us for a diverse range of events, including engaging art workshops, captivating concerts, serene yoga sessions, and insightful talks by acclaimed artists. Visit our website to see what’s on, and plan your visit today.

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Please contact pitzhanger@pitzhanger.org.uk for more information.

Date and Time

Thursday 25 May 2023
6.30 pm – 8.30 pm

Venue

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ

Tickets

Free

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Contact Us

PITZHANGER MANOR & GALLERY
Ealing Green, London
W5 5EQ
For ticketing, opening times and tour enquiries, please contact: foh@pitzhanger.org.uk
For retail enquires: retail@pitzhanger.org.uk
Reception: 020 3985 8888
Venue Hire: 020 3994 0966
Office: 020 3994 0967
pitzhanger@pitzhanger.org.uk

Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
First Thursday of the month: 10:00 - 20:00
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Bank Holidays: 10:00 - 17:00

Last admissions one hour before closing

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