Modernist architect John Winter has died
by Henrietta Billings
The Twentieth Century Society is deeply saddened to hear the news of John Winter’s death, aged 82. John Winter… More…
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Paolozzi public art up for grabs
by Henrietta Billings
A giant bronze statue by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi that has been on public display in central London for 25… More…
The former NLA Tower, clad in white mosaic
Seifert revival
by Henrietta Billings
The life and work of Richard Seifert come under the spot light at a Seifert themed evening at RIBA… More…
Last chance to save Manchester’s Library Walk?
by Henrietta Billings
Controversial plans to in-fill the distinctive walkway known as ‘Library Walk’ between Manchester Central Library and the town… More…
Gym facade in landscaped setting
Historic Birmingham gym – saved
by Henrietta Billings
This historic Birmingham University gym has been saved from demolition, following objections to redevelopment plans from C20. As part… More…
The Pediment
Listing success – an unusual croquet shed
by Henrietta Billings
A croquet shed, sundial, and other garden structures in the grounds of a Raymond Erith house in Northamptonshire have been… More…
South Bank Centre
South Bank Centre rejected for listing
by Henrietta Billings
The Twentieth Century Society is bitterly disappointed with the latest decision not to list the Southbank Centre. Despite… More…
Councillors reject listed fire station tower
by Henrietta Billings
Birmingham City Council’s planning committee has overwhelmingly voted against controversial tower proposals for the listed fire station building. Just… More…
D-day for threatened 1930s fire station
by Henrietta Billings
Photo credit: Ell Brown Birmingham City Council’s planning committee will decide today on the future of the city’s former… More…
South Winds – a house that has been noticed
by Henrietta Billings
Inspired by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, this five bedroom mid 1960s house on Cryfield Grange Road in… More…