'My intention with the book was always to champion lesser-known estates and pieces of architecture, as well as some of the more iconic buildings, somewhere like Trellick Tower – the shadow of which Holmefield House sits beneath.

Holmefield House, by Julian Keable & Partners, built 1966-67 Dramatic bush-hammered concrete makes way for colourful rejoice, as the stained-glass mosaic bathes the tower’s foyer in euphoric light as if entering a concrete cathedral.' 'Inside the iconic walls, however, is a secret world belonging exclusively to its residents. Its instantly recognisable silhouette transcends niche architectural obscurity, becoming a brutal landmark that has truly infiltrated the mainstream. 'Trellick Tower is the poster boy of postwar council housing in London.

Trellick Tower, by Ernö Goldfinger, built 1968-72 Read on for Young's selection of iconic London council homes: 'Hopefully, in time, we can begin to restore some of the rightful pride that was once felt towards council housing,' Young concluded. However, the book's introduction - A Brief History of Council Housing by John Grindrod – offers hope that council housing might once again be appreciated thanks to new designs by architects including Peter Barber, Mikhail Riches and Cathy Hawley. 'While the book aims to capture these buildings at their best, the sad reality is that far too many of London’s estates have slipped into disrepair after years of neglect,' he said. Revival could restore 'rightful pride' in council housingĪlthough his intention was to draw attention to the beauty of council houses, Young says that many are sadly neglected, which has made them less attractive. 'I was determined to catch these buildings in their best light, to really capture their beauty, and to do so I limited my photographic expeditions to when the sun was shining and the birds were singing – it is remarkable how many of the estates look like they could be perched on an Italian hillside.' 'Those depictions start to drive a narrative and can create negative stereotypes,' he added. Read: Peter Barber Architects' 'intelligent, dynamic and original' McGrath Road named UK's best affordable housing scheme

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