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Turned Down

Gulliver, Craigmillar, Scotland; designed by Jimmy Boyle while in Barlinnie Prison, built by a local team, 1976, unlisted

In January we had requested that Historic Scotland consider this fabulous piece of public art for listing at Category B. Practically by return post we were informed that the sculpture was turned down because it did not meet “the necessary rigorous standards for inclusion as a building of special architectural or historic interest.” And further: “You will appreciate that we must maintain a high standard for the lists or we risk diluting a designation that must be defensible against legal challenge.” We will try to keep this in mind….See casework report.

The Studio, Upper Court Road, Wokingham, Surrey; Elie Mayorcas, 1938, unlisted

This private house was turned down for listing because of the replacement of ground floor windows, the loss of the original fireplace in the living room and some loss of the original floorplan.

Muirhead Tower, University Road, Birmingham; Philip Dowson of Arup Associates,1969-72, unlisted

Turned down by EH because of structural problems and the lack of sufficiently good interiors. They also stated that it compared unfavourably to the more elegant and already listed Athlona and Strathcona buildings.

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