This week's picks for London architecture and design events

Walking Tour - Transforming Nine Elms & Battersea | 25 August

Visit the Nine Elms and Battersea area on this walking tour. Aside from the new developments prevalent along this patch of Thames bankside, there are iconic historic buildings and stories among the new housing. 

New London Neighbourhood Tour - West End | 29 August

The West End of London is famous for its late night theatre culture. Discover the area in the daylight on this tour and its rich tapestry of protected heritage buildings and new masterplaned acres. Explore this plan, created by Make Architects, and see how it has combined mixed-scale businesses and residential. 

Behind the Scenes: Congress House | 30 August | Book now

TUC London's Congress House was opened in 1958 commemorating union members who died in the world wars. Over the past 23 years, Hugh Broughton Architects have been engaged in the restoration of this Grade II* listed modernist building. A tour of the ground floor will be lead by Hugh Broughton, giving insights into the building and the restoration works. 

OFF THE WALL: RWS & RE Summer Exhibition | until 12 September

Since each and every artwork in this exhibition is for immediate sale, and to be taken 'Off the Wall' to be replaced by another work, the show has already changed since its opening just under a fortnight ago. The affordable pieces at this show start at just £40, and the staff on hand are overwhelmingly knowledgeable and helpful;  this is a great opportunity to start or add to your art collection.

Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up | until November

Frida Kahlo as the image of a revolutionary artist has become an icon - less for her art, it seems, than her passion and boldness. This exhibition delves into the life of the artist, showing some of her personal affects never before seen outside of Mexico.