Description
Book SynopsisDulwich’s mid-century modern architecture is increasingly recognised for its qualities of light, landscape and lifestyle. In the 1950s, 60s and 70s, around 2,000 new homes were created to the most modern standards without destroying the qualities which had made Dulwich so attractive to previous generations. With both historic and new photography, this book showcases the award-winning work of the Dulwich Estate’s architects, Austin Vernon & Partners, working with house builder Wates. Today, there is much to be learned from the architects and landscape planners who saw their role as fundamental to building Britain’s modern society.
Table of ContentsForeword
Introduction
The Dulwich Estate — a brief history
The Dulwich Estate after WW2
The Architects — Austin Vernon & Partners
The Dulwich Estate and Wates
The Plan
Location of Estates
Dulwich Wood Park Estate
Woodhall Estate, College Road
Whytefield Estate, Croxted Road & Rosendale Road
Peckarmans Wood, Crescent Wood Road
College Road Estate, College Road
Ling’s Coppice, Croxted Road
Great Brownings, College Road
College Gardens, College Road
Courtmead Close, Burbage Road
Other estates in Dulwich by Austin Vernon & Partners
Sixty years on
List of Estates
