Orazi, Stefi
Golden Lane Estate
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849945943
- author:
- Orazi, Stefi
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Batsford Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 26 x 18 centimeters (0.83 kg)
- Genre:
- History, General, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Golden Lane Estate: A Model for Urban Housing In the aftermath of World War II, the City of London faced a pressing need for housing. In response, the City Corporation commissioned architect Geoffry Powell to design the Golden Lane Estate in 1952. Powell was joined by Christoph Bon and Jo Chamberlin, who would later form the renowned architectural practice Chamberlin, Powell & Bon. The resulting estate is a seminal work of mid-century architecture, featuring a high level of detailing and innovative use of materials, colour, and space. Fully illustrated with commissioned photography, archive images, and newly commissioned writing by leading architectural historians, Golden Lane Estate provides a unique insight into the design and construction of this iconic estate. The book also captures the stories of the people who live and work there, offering a glimpse into the sense of community and neighbourliness that is at the heart of the estate's design. Today, the Golden Lane Estate remains a popular and influential model for social housing, with many of its original tenants and their families still choosing to live there. This book offers a fascinating look at a truly remarkable piece of urban architecture.
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