The Lloyd's building, a prominent feature of the City of London skyline, is set to open to the public for a single day on 19 September. This rare public access, the first since 2014, is part of its 40th anniversary celebrations and London's Open House festival.
Designed by architect Richard Rogers, the building opened in 1986 and houses the global insurance marketplace. It was granted Grade I-listed status in 2011, making it the youngest building in the UK to achieve this distinction.
Free tickets for the tour, which will include the underwriting room and the Adam Room, will be released on 19 August. Celia Mead, director of the Open House festival, noted the public's interest in seeing inside the landmark institution.
The Lloyd's building is recognised for its hi-tech architecture, featuring an exposed concrete frame and external steel towers for staircases, lifts, pipes, and ducts. Its 12 glass lifts were the first of their kind in the UK.