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Trellick Tower, 5 Goldborne Road, North Kensington, London. 1968-72 by Erno Goldfinger. General view of elevation. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 11358679
Filename: DP101891.jpg
Size: 2720 x 3717 (2.4MB)
Date: 25th October 2010
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
Job Title: Staff Photographer
Architecture Brutalist Style Concrete Listed Grade Ii* Post War
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Trellick Tower, an iconic symbol of Brutalist architecture, stands proudly at 5 Goldborne Road in North Kensington, London. Designed by Hungarian-born architect Erno Goldfinger between 1968 and 1972, this 31-storey concrete tower is a post-war masterpiece listed as Grade II. Goldfinger's design was revolutionary for its time, challenging the traditional norms of residential architecture. The tower's raw, unadorned concrete exterior, with its repeating geometric patterns, reflects the Brutalist ethos of exposing the building's structural elements. The tower's name, Trellick, comes from the nearby Trellick Community Centre, which was also designed by Goldfinger. The tower's elevation, as captured in this photograph by James O. Davies for Historic England, showcases the tower's unique and striking features. The balconies, which jut out from the building, provide residents with outdoor space and a sense of connection to the community. The tower's windows, arranged in a regular grid pattern, add to its uniform and orderly appearance. Despite initial controversy and opposition from local residents, Trellick Tower has become a cherished part of London's architectural landscape. Its bold design and innovative use of concrete have influenced generations of architects and continue to inspire new generations. This photograph serves as a testament to Goldfinger's vision and the enduring legacy of Brutalist architecture in the UK.
