Educational Site Tour
The Palace of Westminster 
Where Parliament now stands has been a centre of authority for over a thousand years. Once the home of the royal family, and still officially a royal palace, the buildings that now make up the modern Houses of Parliament have developed through design, accident and attack. Accompanied by a trained guide, a limited number of Summit attendees will have the opportunity to tour the key areas of the estate, such as the Commons and Lords debating chambers and the Queen's Robing Room. Due to the limited number of places available to us for this tour, early registration upon your arrival at the Summit on Monday 17th is strongly recommended.
Real Estate with a Water View: Learning on the River Thames
This Summit educational site tour offers an exciting twist – a cruise along the River Thames! Led by world renowned architect, lecturer and author Ken Allinson, this boat tour will take you from the age-old governmental palaces – Westminster Palace, Portcullis House, London Eye, South Bank to name a few – that line the banks of the river at Westminster past the spectacular area of Lawyers at Temple to the historic heart of London. You’ll witness the grand expansion to the south side, where world-famous landmarks such as City Hall, Tower Bridge, and Tower of London are situated and you’ll discover the continual revitalization at the Docklands area. And finally, you’ll enjoy the rest of the voyage through the well known Butlers Wharf, Wapping and Limehouse to Canary Wharf.
Ken Allinson is also a founding Trustee of London Open House and has authored three books, most notably London’s Contemporary Architecture (four editions).
New Street Square EC4
Land Securities has replaced an assortment of post-war office blocks with a 730,000 sq² mixed-use estate.
Awarded with an 'Excellent' BREEAM rating, the scheme integrates a large commercial office element opening with a new landscaped central square lined by shops, restaurants and cafes. For more information visit: www.newstreetsquare.co.uk
This tour is an extension of Education Programme II, Creating and Occupying Sustainable Workplaces, which examines the new standard that has been set for both creating and occupying energy efficient buildings in London, and how Land Securities is at the forefront of this progressive urban development.
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