Flats Collection (page 6)

View of apartment blocks, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

South America, Brazil, Ceara, Aerial view of Fortaleza city one of the 2014 World Cup cities

Central America, Belize, a point of view shot of kayaking through mangrove cayes in the shallow flats of the Caribbean Sea

Yarras Edge harbour at dusk, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Colourful apartment blocks, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Colourful apartment block, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Beach in Puerto Madryn, The Welsh Settlement, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Japan, Honshu, Tokyo, Toyosu, Shinonome, Tatsuma Sakurabashi Bridge

Japan, Honshu, Tokyo, Toyosu Area Skyline and Skytree Tower

England, London, Southwark, One Blackfriars Building and River Thames at Dawn

Dot Flats
Martina

Bold Flats
Martina

Yellow Flats
Martina

Children on a London housing scheme - probably 1920s

Children in Council housing, London

Elizabeth In Wartime
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, Elizabeth In Wartime, written by Florence Kilpatrick. The image portrays Elizabeth, who has dropped her domestic work to help with the war effort

Architectural Drawing, Residential Flats
An architectural drawing which shows an aerial view from the south, of some residential flats, the design was submitted in a competition organised by the Cement Marketing Company Ltd

Architectural Axonometric Perspective, Flats
An architectural axonometric drawing of designs for some residential flats, a commended submission for a competition organised by the Cement Marketing Company Ltd. Designed by architect R

Axonometric Residential Flats Design
An architectural axonometric drawing of designs for some residential flats, a commended submission for a competition organised by the Cement Marketing Company Ltd

Architectural Perspective Of Residential Flats
This architectural perspective design placed second in a competition organised by the Cement Marketing Company Ltd. The flats were designed by architects A. P. Lloyd and E. W

Architectural Flats Illustration
A front cover architectural illustration of a block of flats, to a report on a competition for designs of five-storey flats, organised by the Cement Marketing Company Ltd. Date: circa 1930s

Residential Flats Architectural Competition Winner
A winning architectural design for a competition organised by the Cement Marketing Company Ltd. This perspective shows a five storey reinforced concrete residential flat

Hanover Gate Mansions, Regent's Park
An architectural drawing which proposes the erection of three blocks, each containing ten flats, now named Hanover Gate Mansions, it is situated at Park Road, Regent's Park

Winter, Holland
A watercolour painting of some Dutch town steps with a tall lantern to the side, leading up to an alleyway with tall buildings of shops and flats to each side. Date: circa 1923

High rise tower block with banners, Clapham, London
A high rise 23-storey council tower block with banners, Sporle Court, Clapham Junction, South London. Residents were complaining that their requests to be rehoused were being ignored by the local

The Moulton Barn on Mormon Row, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA. Date: 25-05-2021

Antelope Flats lupines and sagebrush. Grand Teton National Park Date: 03-08-2020

USA, Utah. Black and white image. Twisted Juniper surviving in the desert, Sand Flats Recreation Area, near Moab. Date: 05-03-2021

USA, Utah. Vista of Sand Flats and the La Sal Mountains, Sand Flats Recreation Area, near Moab. Date: 15-03-2021

USA, Utah. Pinyon pine in an alcove, Sand Flats Recreation Area, near Moab. Date: 05-03-2021

USA, Utah. Mare's Tails (Cirrus uncinus) and sandstone formations, Sand Flats Recreation Area, near Moab. Date: 21-01-2021

USA, Utah. Vista of sandstone formations in the Sand Flats Recreation Area with La Sal Mountain Range in the background, near Moab. Date: 20-01-2021

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WY, Grand Teton NP, aspen trees with the Teton mountain range at Willow Flats Date: 16/02/2012

Sign in front of an employment agency, Jacksonville, Florida, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Jacksonville, Florida. Sign in front of an employment agency

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Modern architecture of skyscrapers and sky, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Date: 16-01-2020

Wollzeile No. 3, Zinshaus des Peter Ritter von Calvagni, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Wollzeile No. 3, Zinshaus des Peter Ritter von Calvagni, 1860s. Apartments in Vienna. Albumen print

Regency audience in theatre boxes and stalls watching a horse race in Astleys Amphitheatre
6337411 Regency audience in theatre boxes and stalls watching a horse race in Astleys Amphitheatre by English School, (18th century); (add.info)

Frank M Elgood, Architect (litho)
3652292 Frank M Elgood, Architect (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frank M Elgood, Architect)

Paul Hoffmann, Architect (litho)
3652271 Paul Hoffmann, Architect (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Hoffmann, Architect)

E Guy Dawber, Architect (b / w photo)
3652270 E Guy Dawber, Architect (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: E Guy Dawber, Architect)

Reginald Morphew, Architect (litho)
3652269 Reginald Morphew, Architect (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reginald Morphew, Architect)

35, Harley Street, London, The Entrance, Elevation (b / w photo)
3650892 35, Harley Street, London, The Entrance, Elevation (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 35, Harley Street, London, The Entrance, Elevation)

M Thion, Architect (litho)
3652323 M Thion, Architect (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Thion, Architect. Illustration for Flats, Urban Houses and Cottage Homes (Hodder and Stoughton)

Horace Gilbert ands Constanduros (litho)
3652315 Horace Gilbert ands Constanduros (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horace Gilbert ands Constanduros)

Frank T Verity, Architect and Major Raymond Smythies, Collector (b / w photo)
3652312 Frank T Verity, Architect and Major Raymond Smythies, Collector (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frank T Verity)

W As Benson, Architect (b / w photo)
3652309 W As Benson, Architect (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W As Benson, Architect)

Flats for moderate incomes, interior design (b / w photo)
3652305 Flats for moderate incomes, interior design (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flats for moderate incomes, interior design)

Quick Service in Breakfast Parlourette (litho)
6021080 Quick Service in Breakfast Parlourette (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quick Service in Breakfast Parlourette)

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Flats, the epitome of modern urban living, have become an integral part of our society. From An Ideal Home No. II to The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI, these compact dwellings have captured the imagination of architects and designers alike. Whether it's the Brandon Estate in Southwark or Marine Court in St Leonards-on-Sea, they have transformed city skylines across the globe. Take a stroll through Maida Vale's Morshead Mansions or Wanstead Flats Fair, and you'll witness how these structures seamlessly blend into their surroundings. From Hong Kong's Choi Hung Estate to Wong Tai, public housing estates have provided affordable homes for countless families over the years. These developments stand as a testament to humanity's commitment towards creating inclusive communities and can not just about shelter; they offer recreational opportunities too. Picture an empty tennis court at Choi Hung Estate or Dolphin Square Gardens in Pimlico – spaces that foster social interactions and promote healthy lifestyles. But flats aren't limited to residential purposes alone; they hold historical significance too. Remember Sir Malcolm Campbell sitting proudly in Bluebird's cockpit back in 1935? It was within those walls that records were shattered and dreams were realized. It also find their way into popular culture – from being featured on Led Zeppelin album covers like Physical Graffiti to becoming iconic landmarks like St Marks Place in Manhattan's East Village. They symbolize progress and serve as reminders of our collective aspirations. So let us cherish these architectural marvels that shape our cities' landscapes - be it London County Councils' housing estates or New York City skyscrapers - for they represent not just bricks and mortar but also dreams woven together by human ingenuity. In this ever-changing world, flats continue to evolve with us - adapting to new technologies while staying true to their purpose: providing comfortable homes where memories are made and lives are lived fully.