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Post-war reconstruction, design aspirations and procurement: The case of Ernö Goldfinger’s Balfron Tower

Abstract Amidst some reports in the 1950-1960s criticising the detachment between design and production within the construction industry, the London County Council pursued its agenda for post-war reconstruction. The municipal authority sought private architects, particularly the prestigious practices to carry out designs for its housing schemes. Amongst the prestigious practices was the architect Ernö Goldfinger,… Read More Post-war reconstruction, design aspirations and procurement: The case of Ernö Goldfinger’s Balfron Tower

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Studying Architecture in the UK

For those interested in becoming professional Architects. Architectural study is a long and enduring path that is both challenging and rewarding. Your creative, interrelationship and organisation skills are developed over years to become a well rounded individual able to design great buildings. Architecture is a profession but it is also a discipline of study. Some… Read More Studying Architecture in the UK

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