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Alexander Fleming House
First transmitted in 1988, Stephen Bayley argues that Alexander Fleming House is a building worth preserving in its original design.
First transmitted in 1988, Stephen Bayley argues that Alexander Fleming House is a building worth preserving in its original design as a monument to modernism. Erno Goldfinger's building, in London's Elephant and Castle, was designed in 1962 and for many, became a byword for soulless post-war development.
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Wed 23 Nov 1988
22:20
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Two except East & South East
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A grimy jewel in a busy wasteland
Duration: 01:14
Post-War Architecture Collection
This programme is part a collection of Â鶹ÊÓƵAV programmes examining the triumphs and failures of post-war architecture.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Bayley |
| Director | Neil Cameron |
| Producer | Clare Paterson |
Broadcast
- Wed 23 Nov 1988 22:20Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Two except East & South East
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Post-War Architecture
A collection of programmes examining the triumphs and failures of post-war architecture.
