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1930s Berthold Lubetkin-designed modernist house on Genesta Road, Plumstead, London SE18

Posted on 9th August 2010 | Leave a comment

It's a style that doesn't appeal to everyone, but from architectural perspective, this 1930s Berthold Lubetkin-designed modernist house on Genesta Road, Plumstead, London SE18 is one of the most significant period houses in Britain.

A mid-terrace house, it's one of a group of four properties designed by Lubetkin in the early 30s, grade II-listed and one of the last few properties remaining by Lubetkin and his Tecton practice, alongside the penguin pool at London Zoo, Finsbury Health Centre and the Highpoint flats in Highgate.

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For sale: Large 1930s Art Deco Shenley house in Burn Bridge, near Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Posted on 30th July 2010 | Leave a comment

Not so much an Art Deco house, Shenley in Burn Bridge, near Harrogate, North Yorkshire is more of a mansion.

At the very least, it's a large detached house, elevated in three acres of grounds in what's described as a 'highly sought after neighbourhood'. Indeed, this country pile even has its own indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, changing rooms and a tennis court, should you fancy owning your own sports club.

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For sale: Art Deco Skye Haus in Graces Walk, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex

Posted on 29th July 2010 | Leave a comment

Yes, we're still being overrun with stylish 1930s properties, this time a mix of classic and modern with the Skye Haus in Graces Walk, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex.

A three-bedroom detached house on a private road on the Frinton Park Estate that's just a stone's throw from the sea, it was built in 1934-5 by architect J T Shelton under the guidance of Oliver Hill. It was one of 35 houses built on a development that was intended to showcase the best in British modern design, all under the guidance of the most innovative young architects of the day. Even now, it's a head turner, despite its modest size.

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Bronwen Deane Gateshead car park pin

Posted on 27th July 2010 | Leave a comment

On Friday we ran the story that Gateshead car park is being demolished this week. As an alternative way of honouring this icon of brutalist architecture, how about this Gateshead car park pin, made by Bronwen Deane?

The piece is made from a combination of acrylic and silver, featuring a digital image of the car park that's been manipulated to get the strong colours. She also sells a bangle based around a different image of the same location.

Bronwen's work is all about the contrast between the severity of the architecture and the preciousness normally associated with a piece of jewellery. Take a look at her website for more pieces that featuring subject matter like tower blocks, Glasgow Barrowlands and, of course, the Trellick Tower.

No exact cost given but the price guide on the website indicates prices start at £25 for pins. You need to contact her directly to place an order.

Find out more online

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For sale: 1930s six-bedroomed Art deco house in Luton, Bedfordshire

Posted on 27th July 2010 | 1 Comment

We seem to be going all Art Deco on the property front this week. Not by choice, we just keep encountering such properties online, including this very eye-catching 1930s six-bedroomed Art deco house in Luton, Bedfordshire.

It was originally designed and exhibited at the Daily Mail Home Exhibition at Earls Court in 1934, subsequently built in 1935, along with only two others, one in Hendon and one in Bognor. In more recent years (2001 to be precise), the house was featured on old BBC homes show Home Front, with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Diarmid Gavin reworking the interior and garden. But don't let that put you off.

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For sale: 1930s Art Deco apartment in Harrogate, Yorkshire

Posted on 26th July 2010 | 1 Comment

I spent part of the weekend in Harrogate, checking out the sites and the property market, which currently includes this 1930s Art Deco apartment in Harrogate, Yorkshire.

Sat on the main Leeds Road into Harrogate, this was once a large Art Deco house until a developer decided two apartments were better than once house. Can't say I agree with the thinking, but at least said developer has maintained the classic exterior, the biggest selling point in my book.

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