House of Illustration, London Public Arts Space, Planning Permission, English Property Renewal, Architecture Photos
House of Illustration in Islington, London
23 Feb 2022
Architecture: Tim Ronalds Architects
Location: Islington, London N5, England, UK

photo © Justin Piperger
House of Illustration has secured a resolution to grant planning permission from Islington Council for a £12m project to redevelop New River Head into the UK?s only public arts space dedicated to illustration.
House of Illustration, London
Encompassing galleries, a learning studio, public gardens, a shop and a café, the renamed Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration will be the national centre for illustration: a unique destination for art-lovers, illustrators, families, schools and colleges; and the catalyst for exhibitions and activities across the UK. It will also become a permanent home for the archive of the organisation?s founder, Sir Quentin Blake, with selections from his archive of more than 40,000 works on permanent display.
photo © Tim Ronalds Architect
House of Illustration Director Lindsey Glen says: ?This is a significant milestone in our project to establish the national centre for illustration. Tim Ronalds? inspiring architectural scheme will open up the fascinating sights and stories of New River Head, creating spaces where everyone can enjoy, examine and take part in the graphic arts.

photo © Tim Ronalds Architect
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