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St Mary Magdalene, Peckham, Potter and Hare, 1961-62

Light and transparent church. Roof consists of four large glazed gables, which makes it an interesting feature. Threat of demolition.

Pitmaston, Holland W Hobbiss, 1930-31

A witty, eclectic mix of classical styles make this an interesting building. It is also the only office building by Hobbiss to survive. A current application will redevelop the building into housing, and build in its grounds.

Brockwell Lido, LCC, 1937

Simple and remarkably intact lido in very good condition. Possible extension/demolition.

New Bodleian Library, Oxford, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, 1937-40

Scott overcame a constraining brief (eg difficult site and height restrictions) to produce a much larger building than appears: half of it is underground.

Former Teaching Training Campus, Walsall, Sheperd Robson

A purpose-built group consisting of a teaching block on pilotis, surrounded by u-shaped student accommodation with ‘beton-brut’ (exposed concrete) and good functional planning. The buildings are threatened with demolition, a car park being proposed for the site.

Jenkins Former Garage and Car Showroom, Wallingford, Hancock Associates, 1961-62

Open plan glass box with Mies van der Rohe character: exposed, riveted steel frame. Potentially threatened by a supermarket development.

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