Image: Highpoint flats by Lubetkin & Tecton, 1935 & 1938. Photo coutesy Morley von Sternberg

The 20th century saw the construction of buildings unlike any that had come before. War, politics, economics, innovations in production and materials and social change all played their part in shaping modern Britain. The legacy is large and whilst appreciation of the very best of buildings and designs of the period is now widespread, professionals and decision makers often lack specialist knowledge in this field which has become vital for conservation professionals to understand.

The Twentieth Century Society, Britain's specialist conservation group on buildings after 1914, presents this comprehensive and practical course over three full days. It will offer an historical and architectural analysis of England's 20th century building typres along with pracitial insights into their repair and conservation.

Leading academics and practitioners in the field will present the course; the lectures will be complemented by guided tours of some of the best examples of 20th century buildings in London. The course aims to meet the needs of architects, conservation officers, surveyors and academics, who are seeking an effective route to better understanding of the period, but it will be of interest to property owners and anyone with enthusiasm for these buildings.

Programme

11 September DAY ONE - INTER WAR
Lectures 9.45-1.00 An introduction to the Twentieth Century Society, Catherine Croft, Director; Traditionalism and Classicism, Gavin Stamp; Modernism Explained; Alan Powers, University of Greenwich; Inter war conservation: defining local interest, Doug Black, LB Lambeth

Tour to include London University Senate House, Kingsway, Freemasons' Hall, Heals and other buildings in the Bloomsbury and Covent Garden areas

18 September DAY TWO - BUILDING TYPES
Lectures 9.45-1.00 Houses, Bronwen Edwards, University of Hull, Churches, Kenneth Powell; Leisure Richard Gray, Cinema Theatre Association; Public Service, Elain Harwood, English Heritage; Twentieth century building materials and their conservation problems, Mark Cannata, John McAslan & Partners

Tour of Metroland: houses, churches, underground stations, shopping parades and pubs

25 September DAY THREE - POST WAR
Lectures 9.45-1.00 Austerity, Affluence and the rise of state influence, Elain Harwood; New Towns, Alastair Howe, Harlow Civic Society; Commericial Buildings, Barnabas Calder, Strathclyde University; Post war refurbishment case studies, John Allan, Avanti Architects

Tour of Lansbury Estate, Robin Hood Gardens and Balfron Tower

Coffee and sandwich lunch provided each day

Cost £75 per day full rate. £65 concessionary rate for C20 members and students (please supply proof).

Please download and complete the bookings form to reserve a place.

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