Power And Wealth

Discover the architecture of power and wealth.

The organisers write: “From its beginnings as an Anglo-Saxon manor plot granted by William the Conqueror to one of his inner circle, to today’s aesthetic minimalism at the new Design Museum, Kensington has long been associated with utopia, style, glamour and displays of wealth. Join us for a walking tour which explores the design of Kensington Palace, the new Design Museum and neighbouring buildings. How has the geography, history and style of the area developed? And what possible similarities are there between the two institutions? Ticket includes a sneak-peak of the new Design Museum site at the former Commonwealth Institute, which opens in 2016, plus complimentary entry to Kensington Palace and the ‘Life on Foot: Camper at the Design Museum’ exhibition.