London Estates: Modernist Council Housing 1946-1981

Thaddeus Zupancic, 2024

Overview

This book offers a comprehensive photographic record of London's council estate buildings, many of which were once envisioned as utopian projects. Following the UK’s 1919 Housing Act, state-owned public housing saw rapid development, a trend that largely ceased by the 1980s. These estates have since experienced varied fates, with some becoming notorious while others are now highly sought-after residential areas.

The collection documents 275 estates across the City and every London borough, representing a wide array of architectural designs. These include prefabricated, self-built, Modernist, and Brutalist styles, with over 30 structures recognized as protected historic buildings.

Who it's for

• Architectural historians and students
• Urban planners and researchers
• Photographers interested in social housing
• Readers interested in London's post-war development

Key features

• Hardback binding
• 304 pages
• Published by Thames & Hudson
• ISBN: 9781739887841
• Year: 2024
• Dimensions: 170x208 mm