3347 x 5040 px | 28,3 x 42,7 cm | 11,2 x 16,8 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
6. Juni 2009
Ort:
Robin Hood Gardens, Poplar, London, England, UK
Weitere Informationen:
Most of these pictures were taken on a tour led by Bridget Cherry, a leading architectural historian whose name appears on the essential works for anyone with an interest in the subject, The Buildings of England, begun by Nikolaus Pevsner in 1951 as a part of 'The Story of London Festival.' These walks were put on by the Heritage of London Trust & Pevsner Architectural Guides in east London. Further information about most of these buildings etc can be found in the East London volume of the Buildings of England. Robin Hood Gardens, an early project by architects Alison and Peter Smithson has been threatened with demolition. Although many architects regard it as a landmark modern building, listing has been refused, and an appeal dismissed by the Culture Secretary. The estate has been poorly maintained and is unpopular with a few tenants, though loved by others. A recent survey shows 80% of residents want the building retained and refurbished. The council would like to knock it down, probably because they could profit from releasing the generous open area it contains for private development.
