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Balfron Tower DP137832
Filename: DP137832.jpg
Size: 3669 x 4970 (15.7MB)
Date: 4th May 2011
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
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Source: Historic England Archive
Job Title: Staff Photographer
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Balfron Tower DP137832
Balfron Tower, St Leonards Road, Poplar, London. General view of tower by Erno Goldfinger. Grade II* listed building
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Architecture Brutalist Style Concrete Modern Post War Residential Tall Tower
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1. Title: "Balfron Tower: A Brutalist Icon of Post-War Social Housing in Poplar, London" 2.. This striking photograph captures the iconic Balfron Tower, a Grade II* listed building located on St Leonards Road in Poplar, London. Designed by Hungarian-British architect Erno Goldfinger in the brutalist style, the tower epitomizes the modernist ethos of the post-war period. Completed in 1967, Balfron Tower is a 27-story residential tower, standing tall against the London skyline. Its raw concrete exterior, characterized by its exposed aggregate finish, is a testament to the brutalist aesthetic, which emphasizes the use of raw materials and the celebration of structure. The tower's design was groundbreaking for its time, with each apartment featuring open-plan living spaces, generous balconies, and floor-to-ceiling windows, offering residents a unique connection to their surroundings. The building's layout was also innovative, with communal facilities, including a nursery, a laundry room, and a communal garden, integrated into the design. Despite initial controversy surrounding its construction, Balfron Tower has since become a cherished example of social housing architecture. Its bold design and commitment to providing affordable housing for the community have inspired countless architects and urban planners around the world. This photograph, taken by James O. Davies for Historic England, showcases the timeless beauty and enduring significance of Balfron Tower as a symbol of post-war modernism and social housing innovation.
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