Modernist Olympic Backdrop
by catherine croft
I went to watch the Olympic cycling at the weekend. The bikes were quite exciting for a few seconds, but seeing Richmond Park full of people, all streaming… More…
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Concrete—being given a hard time
by catherine croft
Just scanned this Louis Hellman cartoon to show at the Conservation of Historic Concrete course (see http://www.westdean.org.uk/CollegeChannel/CPD/Conservation/Coursedetails/BCMCourseDetails2012/Conservationofconcrete.aspx – its in September, at West Dean in Sussex, and there are… More…
Athletic architecture
by catherine croft
Yes—we have an Olympic themed post for you (sort of)! I’ve just been reading this slim little guide book by a very young Hugh Casson, called New Sights… More…
From Southwark to complexity in the countryside
by catherine croft
In 2008, when artist Roger Hiorn’s was making Siezure, by pumping tonnes of copper sulphate solution into one of the ex-LCC low-rise flats on Harper Road SE17, I… More…
South Bank CentreSouth Bank Centre rejected for listing
by Henrietta Billings
The Twentieth Century Society is bitterly disappointed with the latest decision not to list the Southbank Centre. Despite a rigorous recommendation by English Heritage, central government has… More…
From the "Carnival" range 1970 I think he designed these himself
50s kitchen tiles made by his firm and designed by his wife Ann Clark/Wynn Evans
Harrow Civic Centre tiles designed by Pentagram
Tiles for King Alfred SchoolKenneth Clark– underrated tile maker
by catherine croft
A lovely obituary of ceramicist Kenneth Clark (1922-2012)—nothing to do with Civilization or Hush Puppies (see http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2012/jul/18/kenneth-clark) has prompted me to get hold of Clark’s book on tile making,… More…
Coleman...
Coleman
This one is Coates...
.... and here are the uncomfortable cushionsCoates, Coleman and uncomfortable cushions
by catherine croft
In the latest book in our Monograph series, Elizabeth Darling looks at Wells Coates (1895-1958)–my copy’s just arrived. She does a great job, not just of telling his (really… More…
Made with motorway grime
by catherine croft
This motorway event is coming to a gallery right by me in Vauxhall, so I’ll be going along. As uniquely C20 structures, I can’t help but be fascinated… More…
The un-Secret History of Nicholas Taylor … conservationist, not villain
by catherine croft
You’ve got until Wednesday night (17th July 2012) to watch the controversial programme on the regeneration of Deptford on i-player – I’ve had loads of word of mouth… More…
Wittgenstein, Mies and the patina of age….
by catherine croft
I was pleased to get the photos above this morning from David Heath—he’s member of C20 Casework Committee and also Chairman of SPAB. He tells me he’s just… More…