The Burlington House Courtyard forms the pedestrian link between Piccadilly and the Royal Academy of Arts. It is a clutter free shared space allowing the free movement of pedestrians whilst accommodating access to allocated parking spaces at the perimeter of the courtyard. All paved materials within this space are of natural stone, in keeping with the Grade II listed buildings which surround the courtyard.
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – View From Entrance Arch
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – View Towards Entrance Arch
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – Royal Academy Entrance
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – Paving Detail
At the center of the the space a discrete water feature is located. All nozzles and drainage channels are flush to the adjacent surfaces allowing complete flexibility in the use of this space when the fountains are not in use. Exhibits are regularly on display at the center of this courtyard space.
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – Fountain Water Fountain
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – Fountain Water Jet Nozzle
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – Fountain Water Over Paving
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – Fountain Water Feature Edge
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – Fountain Drainage Slot
The courtyard also accommodates regular temporary exhibitions held by the Royal Academy of Arts.
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – Monument to the Third International by Vladimir Tatlin
Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House Courtyard – Jericho sculpture by Anselm Kief
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