Publisher's Synopsis
Take an inside look at some of the most remarkable and sometimes controversial modernist estates in Britain and the impact they have on their communities.
Featuring twenty-one modernist homes and their residents, this unique and beautifully designed book presents an overview of the buildings and architects, considers the historical and political context, and explores what it's like to live on a modernist estate today.
Through interviews and original photography, we're offered a rare insight into the lives of these significant buildings and those who inhabit them.
Estates include:
Isokon
Pullman Court
Golden Lane Estate
Keeling House
The Hall
Dulwich Park Estate
Manygate Lane
Park Hill
Sivill House
Draper House
Perronet House
Barbican
Brunswick Centre
Byker
Christchurch Estate
Dunboyne Road Estate
Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate
Whittington Estate
Greenwich Millenium Village
Balfron Tower
This thought-provoking study interrogates the legacy of the modernist architectural movement in Britain, and examines the role of communal housing in Britain, offering fascinating insights into the way we live.
