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Modernist Estates

The buildings and the people who live in them
By Stefi Orazi
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Modernist Estates offers an in-depth exploration of twenty-one distinctive modernist homes across Britain, shedding light on their architectural significance and the communities they shape. Through rich interviews and striking original photography, Stefi Orazi delves into the historical, political, and social contexts of these estates, including icons like the Barbican, Balfron Tower, and Golden Lane Estate. The book also reveals the contemporary experience of living within these bold architectural landscapes.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in architecture, British cultural history, and urban studies. It will particularly appeal to enthusiasts of modernist design and those curious about the social impact of housing estates.

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A celebration of modernist architecture as it is lived in today

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Take an inside look at some of the most remarkable and sometimes controversial 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

Modernist Estates provides a comprehensive look at these unique homes, offering a meaningful exploration for architecture enthusiasts and anyone interested in urban living.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711269262

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln

Illustration: 120 colour and b-w images

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 8.0mm

Height: 10.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Stefi Orazi

About the Author

STEFI ORAZI is a London-based designer and author of Modernist Estates: The buildings and the people who live in them today (2015) and The Barbican Estate (2018).

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