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View from a train window
A view of the 'infamous' Trellick Tower - seen from the train out of Paddington, West London.
Trellick Tower is a Grade II* listed tower block on the Cheltenham Estate in Kensal Town, London. Opened in 1972, it had been commissioned by the Greater London Council (GLC) and designed in the Brutalist style by architect Ernő Goldfinger. The tower was planned to replace outdated social accommodation, and designed as a follow up to Goldfinger's earlier Balfron Tower in East London.
High-rise apartments and Brutalist architecture were falling out of favour by the time the tower was completed, and it became a magnet for crime, vandalism, drug abuse and prostitution. Its fortunes gradually improved in the 1980s after the establishment of a residents' association. Security measures were put in place and a concierge was employed, which led to lower crime levels. By the 1990s the tower had become a desirable place to live, and although it still contains predominantly social housing, demand for private flats has remained high. A local landmark, it has been Grade II* listed since 1998, and has retained its distinctive concrete facade as a result.
More info here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trellick_Tower
and photographs here: www.sosbrutalism.org/cms/15888709
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Cheltenham Estate, London W10. Ernő Goldfinger for the Greater London Council, 1972.
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Nestled at the end of Portobello Road Market stands this Erno Goldfinger master piece. Another bit of brutal architecture which has been on my list of "must sees" for a long while. However, I didn't love it in the flesh as much I thought I would. I have my ideas why but I don't want to share them publically. LOL.
It's listed and a marvel to look at especially on the balcony side. The other of his beasts is on the north side of the Blackwall tunnel... Can't imagine its views are anywhere near as fabulous as its sister in North Kensington but I imagine they're still bloody amazing.
Dark mood tonight. Anyone know any funny jokes?