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The Design Museum: British Sign Language Tour

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Join this British Sign Language tour to discover the history of the Design Museum’s iconic building.

What to expect

Join this British Sign Language tour to gain a unique insight into the history of the Design Museum’s building. From its life as the former Commonwealth Institute to its re-design by John Pawson, this tour will introduce the design story behind the museum’s iconic architecture.

Led by tour-guide and architect Martin Glover, this British Sign Language tour provides an in-depth overview of the architectural history of the building.

Booking information

Free, but booking is required.

Facilitator

Martin Glover

Martin Glover is a qualified architect and a deaf BSL user. He advocates an ideology called “DeafScope”, where he considers how the perception of colour and pattern play a critical role in design and its relation to accessibility.

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