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
18.30
Arrivals and registration
19.00
Welcome from NLA Lydia Allain Chapman, Project Manager, NLA
19.05
Introduction and welcome from speakers Jude Harris, Director, Jestico + Whiles Howell James CBE, Chair of Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery Trust Alasdair Peebles, Decorative Painter
19.15
Tours of Pitzhanger Manor with architects
Watercolour painting techniques with decorative painter Alasdair Peebles
Access to exhibition Anthony Caro: The Inspiration of Architecture
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.
Celebrate the season with a magical evening of music and cheer as Lumarie and Luke Matthews return to Pitzhanger. Enjoy soul-stirring live performances and a complimentary glass of sparkling wine in one of Ealing’s most beautiful historic settings – a perfect festive night out.
Join us at Pitzhanger for a relaxed evening of creativity and connection with the London Creative Gals Club. In this jewellery-making workshop, you’ll design and create your own necklace, bracelet or anklet, customised with charms to suit your style. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned maker, this is all about having fun, meeting new people and leaving with something beautiful to wear.
Kick off the festive season at Pitzhanger on Thursday 27th November with our first Christmas late of the year. Enjoy late-night access to Howard Hodgkin: In a Public Garden, browse for gifts in our beautifully stocked shop, and soak up the sounds of the West London Youth Choir. You can also take part in a jewellery-making workshop with the London Creative Gals Club, or book tickets for a special Christmas jazz performance by Lumarie and Luke Matthews.
Join us for Thursday Lates at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery in Ealing, West London—a perfect evening to discover art, architecture, and history in an inspiring, after-hours setting.
Join Shanay Jhaveri, Head of Visual Arts at the Barbican, and artist Hannah Perry for a discussion exploring Howard Hodgkin’s continuing influence on contemporary art and culture.
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed all day on Thursday 6 November for a private event. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All other rooms will be open as usual during our regular opening hours.
Please note that although our Manor House remains open as normal, we are hosting our Wedding Open Day across the Manor space on 25th October 2025. Artworks in the Manor will be available as normal.
Please note that the Upper Drawing Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 11.30am–5pm on Saturday 18 October for a private event. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 1–3.30pm on Friday 31 October for a private event. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Please note that 13 November, the Gallery will close at 6pm for the Curator’s Talk with Richard Calvocoressi and Nicholas Serota. From 5pm, there may be some set-up activity in the space, though it will remain open and accessible for ticket holders.
If you do not have a ticket for the talk, we recommend planning your visit a little earlier in the day to enjoy the full exhibition.
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 10am–5pm on Thursday 6 November for a private event. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Please note that the Eating Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 10am–3pm on Sunday 9 November for a private event. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
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