#modernism

#modernism

As the exhibition explains, the council was granted new powers to direct local development in 1963, and its new department was led by a London County Council architect, Edward Hollamby, giving them a significant advantage when planning large estates. He was more interested in Scandinavian style modernism than the British New Brutalism exemplified elsewhere, and despite what you might see if you travel through the area, was more interested in low-rise developments instead of tall blocks.

Morrison's Abstract Expressionism flouts these cleavages with sumptuous irony: lush, often warm colours that idealise landscapes and urban scenes even as they expose the confrontational realities of displacement, prejudice and survival.

The Rolly table uniquely combines functionality and joy, featuring four circular wheels that allow it to act as a side table or portable cart, enhancing any space.

DOUBLE CANDLE, a pair of seven-meter-tall bronze forms cast from soft Polyfleece, stands like sentinels above the city. The sculpture's patinated surface and retained fabric folds evoke both domestic softness and monumental gravity - drawing parallels to historical statuary, the Twin Towers, and the rooftop chimneys of the Cité itself.

Blurring the distinction between abstraction and figuration, Expanded Eye's recent works explore themes of the divine feminine and 'the peaceful power of the Earthmother.'

The exhibit "Past as Prologue: The Last Decade of Furniture Design by Ray and Charles Eames (1968-1978)" focuses on office furniture designed for the white-collar workforce, emphasizing modularity and visual authority.

Cezanne was the first artist I ever truly loved. His short brushstrokes and colliding perspectives gave me the courage to see the world in my own way.

The renovation managed to balance legacy and modernity, ensuring the Redwood House retains its historical significance while adapting to contemporary living needs.

Hemingway's trademark martini ritual reflects his exacting nature—frozen glass, gin stirred with ice, a teaspoon of vermouth, and a cocktail onion, epitomizing clean modernity.

As Mies van der Rohe once commented, 'A chair is a very difficult object. A skyscraper is almost easier.' You can't hide your work with cladding and curtain walls.

Togo's architectural heritage, which spans ancient clay structures to complex histories and outlandish modernist experiments, is an incredible source of inspiration for our work.

Drive a bit north of Central London and before long you'll find yourself in Hampstead, a community in the Borough of Camden known for its village-like atmosphere.

The project transforms a modest 1930s house into a generous dwelling, reinterpreting the detached pavilion typology with a three-story volume that enhances urban scale.

Paimio Sanatorium, completed in 1933 by Alvar and Aino Aalto, showcased a visionary design that prioritized the health and comfort of tuberculosis patients through radical modern architecture.