The Southbank Centre, once labeled Britain's ugliest building, is experiencing renewed interest as calls for its architectural listing gain momentum. The Twentieth Century Society (C20S) is advocating for listing the centre's significant structures, including the Hayward Gallery and Queen Elizabeth Hall, as immunity from listing is set to expire. Despite Historic England's previous recommendations to list the centre, government opposition has persisted for over three decades. The recent success of 'The Brutalist' film has reignited discussions about the significance of the centre's brutalist architecture, highlighting its cultural and historical importance in postwar Britain.
Catherine Croft, director of the Twentieth Century Society, describes the Southbank Centre as a 'postwar architectural masterpiece,' calling for its listing amid renewed interest in brutalism.
The Southbank Centre has faced 34 years of resistance from governments regarding its listing, despite Historic England recommending it on five occasions.
The calls for the listing coincide with the success of the film 'The Brutalist,' which brought renewed attention to this controversial architectural style.
C20S insists that granting Grade II*-listed status to the Southbank Centre would resolve a long-standing conflict with authorities over its architectural value.
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