NOTES: This estate was a pioneering example of a low-rise, high-density urban landcape. It was designed, in contrast to the adjoining high-rise Channel Islands Estate, to promote an atmosphere of 'house-dwelling' as opposed to 'flat-dwelling'.
NOTES: This estate was a pioneering example of a low-rise, high-density urban landcape. It was designed, in contrast to the adjoining high-rise Channel Islands Estate, to promote an atmosphere of 'house-dwelling' as opposed to 'flat-dwelling'.
NOTES: This was a mixed high-density infill development for Chelsea Borough Council on the site of a disused railway between the Fulham Road and the King's Road.
NOTES: This was one of the first low-rise, high-density schemes in London and was commissioned by Westminster City Council. It was developed in three phases between 1964 and 1972. It was designated a conservation area in 1990.
NOTES: This was one of the first low-rise, high-density schemes in London and was commissioned by Westminster City Council. It was developed in three phases between 1964 and 1972. It was designated a conservation area in 1990.
NOTES: This was one of the first low-rise, high-density schemes in London and was commissioned by Westminster City Council. It was developed in three phases between 1964 and 1972. It was designated a conservation area in 1990.
NOTES: This multi-family housing development was one of the first major examples in Britain of community architecture. Erskine oversaw the development of this project, begun in 1972 and completed in 1978, allowing for tenant cooperation and architectural innovation on a large scale.
NOTES: The Palais de Chaillot was built on the site of the old Palais de Trocadero for L' Exposition Internationale des Arts et des Techniques dans la Vie Moderne, Paris, in 1937. It was designed by Jacques Carlu, Louis-Hippolyte Boileau and Leon Azema. The complex is home to four museums.