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25 Montpelier Row, Twickenham, Middlesex; Geoffrey Darke, 1967

Built by Geoffrey Darke for himself and having to fit in to the setting of an important historic Georgian terrace. Listed at Grade II.

House on Lake Garda, Italy; Maurizio Betta, 1973

An unusual case for us because it is international. Because the building was under significant risk of redevelopment we were asked to support an application to the Italian Ministries to place this building under historic protection. The Casework Committee was impressed with this exciting concrete building that seems to anticipate future developments such as the use of concrete by Zaha Hadid. This house should be considered as an outstanding work of its period, not least because as a private residence and studio, it is a rare typology in Italy and indeed in Europe. The house has now been listed.

Crucible Theatre, Tudor Sq, Sheffield, Yorks; RHWL, 1969–71

This innovative post-war theatre has been listed at Grade II. Praised for its unusual, seven-sided auditorium and open stage, the Crucible commands a significant place in the history of theatre design in Britain.

Church of St Saviour, Thornton Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, George Pace, 1965

Beautifully complete, this late church by George Pace has been listed at Grade II. Unassuming from the outside perhaps, St Saviour was praised for its massing and composition. The interior was singled out for specific mention. A mix of brick, shuttered concrete and wood topped by an asymmetric roof, it was praised for conveying a dramatic sense of space and light.

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