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    Robin Hood Gardens and the politics of regeneration

    Much has been said and written about Robin Hood Gardens, and the latest news – that a review of the decision not to list the buildings was declined – will ignite more discussion yet. However, debates around the estate’s perceived architectural successes and social failures have often focused only on the buildings – on the […] More

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    London can’t make up its mind about its Brutalist past

    Robin Hood Gardens, a post-war housing estate in east London, looks set for demolition despite a vocal public campaign to save it. Heritage minister Tracey Crouch confirmed on Tuesday – in line with Historic England’s recommendations – that the building would not be listed. She also granted a certificate of immunity that prevents it being considered for government […] More

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    Letter from Calcutta

    From the July/August issue of Apollo: preview and subscribe here  Industry never came, but houses and neighbourhoods were destroyed I was born in Calcutta, but we moved from that city to Bombay in early 1964. The company my father worked for had relocated its head office in the face of growing labour unrest; the move […] More