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The Twentieth Century is delighted to report the heritage minister’s decision this week to list the Lloyd’s Building at Grade I. This is an exceptional building of its period, a landmark in the City of London recognised internationally – outstanding … Continue reading
Amused to read the following in one of the vintage (sadly no date visible) Habitat catalogues on show at the Terence Conran exhibition at the Design Museum: “Choosing an architect who is also a close friend is like teaching your … Continue reading
Gift membership offer Treat someone to gift membership of the Society at our special Christmas offer price, saving up to £15, and help protect C20 architecture and design, like these recently listed murals by Dorothy Annan. Existing members can choose … Continue reading
Really disappointed to receive negative responses on the Society’s listing applications for two of Ryder and Yates’ buildings in Killingworth: the unique Norgas House and Norgas Computer Building. Both structures are part of the architects’ significant legacy in the Stephenson … Continue reading
The end of November brought two central Government documents which both underline the Government’s commitment to make changes to the planning process—changes that the conservation sector is worried about. These documents are the Implementation of the Penfold Review, and the … Continue reading
… Modern masterpiece threatened, yet saved! The WMF Watch List (2002) played a key role in this case too – an uplifting prospect for current C20 cases!
Two fresh press reports on two of the Society’s long-running cases - Battersea Power Station in London and St Peter’s Seminary in Cardross, Scotland: – “Embattled Battersea faces new threat“ - with yet more worries for the troubled Power Station; and – “‘Last chance’ … Continue reading
The initial report for the 2012 WMF Watch List is now available as a free download. Preston Bus Station, Birmingham Central Library and London’s Southbank Centre, ie ‘British Brutalism’, feature in page 31. Positive results from the inclusion in the list have … Continue reading
Devastated to receive English Heritage’s decision not to list this very exceptional house. Sadly, EH’s decision is justified and also highlights the consequences of lack of interim protection: EH were unable to list the building because the internal staircase – a … Continue reading
Delighted to see another distinctive church by Adrian Gilbert Scott added to the Statutory List: St Joseph’s RC Church, Moreton Rd, Wirral (1953-4) - only his second post-war church listed to date, the Society understands! Principal reasons for designation given by … Continue reading
