Results tagged “architecture”

It may now be overshadowed by the massive towers of Canary Wharf, but 60 years ago the Lansbury Estate in Poplar was at the forefront of British architecture.

The estate, centred around Chrisp Street Market, was hailed as the future of social housing when it was chosen as the live architecture exhibit for the Festival of Britain in 1951.

At the centre of this intriguing exhibition, a full scale installation gives an idea of the experience of visiting one of Pawson's creations.

The exhibition combines large photographs and detailed models that would make excellent cardboard dolls houses.

Architect John Pawson has created an installation for the Design Museum as part of an exhibition celebrating his 30-year career.

Often described as a Minimalist, he is known for a rigorous process of design, creating architecture of simplicity and grace.

Greenwich should be as treasured as the Pyramids and Versailles according to architectural historian Dan Cruickshank.

For Cruickshank, who was at the opening of the Discover Greenwich museum last week, the Old Royal Naval College is a jewel in London's crown, and something Londoners should never take for granted.

Fancy getting out of the house this weekend and taking a peek round someone else's pad?

Well, why not take advantage of the annual Open House weekend where hundreds of buildings across the capital throw open their doors for free in a celebration of the best of British architecture.