Two of Barnet Homes’ managed estates will play a key role in this June’s London Festival of Architecture. The histories of the Grahame Park and Watling estates will be celebrated during events throughout the festival, now in its 15th edition.

50 Years of Brutalist Architecture and Community Life at Grahame Park Estate

03 June – 30 June, 15:30 -18:00

Grahame Park Estate, named after Claude Grahame-White, is a Brutalist style housing estate built in the 70s on the site of the old Hendon Aerodrome in NW London. The estate was built as a collaboration between the Greater London Council and Barnet Council with the aim to provide quality and affordable housing and has housed a diverse population throughout the years with roots in East-London, Ireland and immigrants from various countries and cultures all over the world meeting and living together on the estate.

A community exhibition with an interesting collection of photos and drawings about Grahame Park Estate at Saint Augustine’s Church shines a light on the Brutalist architecture, cultural diversity and community life of the people who have been living at Grahame Park throughout the years.

The exhibition will be on display at St.Augustine’s Church Colindale (NW9 5SY) and will be free to visit on weekdays from 15.30pm – 18.00pm and on weekends from 12 noon – 18.00 pm. The opening event is planned for Saturday 3 June 14.00 – 16.00 with an introductory talk and music.

People and Buildings of Grahame Park

24 June 2023, 14:00 -15:15

This guided walk will feature local residents’ memories of the area. It will highlight the artwork of sculptor Brian Yale which are a feature of the estate. It will also explore the legacy of Hendon aerodrome on the built heritage of Grahame Park. This tour is organised by Colindale Communities Trust in partnership with the Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture, the Past, Present and Future project with NHG and Dr Magali Peyrefitte. Book your palce at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/608701932867

100 years of Burnt Oak architecture

24 June 2023, 14:00 -16:00

One of two Walking Tours focused on the green space, fauna and flora of Burnt Oak, and 100-years of architecture of Burnt Oak.

Highlights include: