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Tag Archives: Social Housing
Robin Hood Gardens
Robin Hood Gardens is a large housing estate in Poplar in East London designed by the architects Peter and Alison Smithson and completed in 1972. The estate is owned by Tower Hamlets Council who wish to demolish it and build … Continue reading
Cook’s Camden: London’s great experiment in urban housing
Sydney Cook (1910-1979) was the borough architect for Camden from 1965 to 1973 and his influence and legacy are explored in an exhibition called Cook’s Camden at The Building Centre in London. As borough architect, Cook embarked on an ambitious … Continue reading
