Exhibition: The anatomy of a building: Denys Lasdun and the Royal College of Physicians

An exhibition marking the centenary of visionary architect Sir Denys Lasdun and his modernist masterpiece - the Royal College of Physicians.

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In 1964 Sir Denys Lasdun (1914-2001) - the controversial pioneer of modern British architecture - created a radical new headquarters for the 500 year old Royal College of Physicians in a quiet corner of Regent's Park.

Lasdun's Grade I listed masterpiece holds an ancient library, a 17th-century oak panelled room, a marble portrait gallery and ceremonial hall in cutting-edge concrete and glass.

Whether you love or loathe modern architecture – visit the Royal College of Physicians this autumn to find out more about our astonishing 1960s building - an inspiration to generations of architects and designers.

On display will be rarely-seen original models of Lasdun’s best-known buildings, including the National Theatre and Keeling House alongside contemporary drawings, letters and photographs from private collections and the Lasdun Archive at the Royal Institute of British Architects.