Brutalist London : No 1 Croydon. Illustrated Poster Art Print.
Size Guide: A5: 5.8 x 8.3in | A4: 8.27 x 11.69in | A3: 11.69 x 16.5in | A2: 16.5 x 23.4in | A1: 23.4 x 33.1in
Fine art Giclee Prints on 300gsm thick paper. I love this, as the archival inks enhance the colours, on light texture. (see last photo)
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No 1 Croydon, also nicknamed the 50p building, or the 'wedding cake' was built by the legendary Richard Seifert in 1970.
To me this looks like a lego building, a jigsaw puzzle with pieces locking together in place.
Love it or hate it- this one cannot be missed, especially every time you whizz through Croydon on the overground. It occupies a busy roundabout that links the centre of Croydon with the suburbs. The influence of Le Corbusier evident. Each floor’s elongated octagon has a letterbox window on the exposed ends, every one sticking out like a mini Falling Water, rejoicing in the dramatic effect of its cantilever.
‘Croydon makes sense as a town to be approached by jetpack, where paranoid androids hum early Human League songs in the underpasses and flying saucers land on top of shopping centres…‘ - John Grindrod, author of Concretopia
What is Brutalism?
Brutalism, or New Brutalism as it was sometimes referred to, has its roots in modernism but emerged as a movement against the architectural mainstream. It placed an emphasis on materials, textures and construction as well as functionality and equality.
There has been a shift in attitude towards the architectural style of Brutalism – buildings once dismissed as ugly have now found themselves the objects of new found affection. People are coming out in support for some of the world’s most iconic buildings – voices louder and prouder than ever.
When it comes to Brutalist architecture, London is home to some of the finest examples on the planet.
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FRAMING AVAILABLE FOR UK MAINLAND ORDERS ONLY (highlands and islands not included)
I also offer Framed prints for A4 and A3 sizes only for local UK orders. (Please do not select this if the delivery address is outside the UK!)
Frame Specs:
- A 15mm wide flat shaped moulding. Made from ayous wood with a stain finish.
- Glazing: Clarity+ Premium Synthetic Glass
- Mount: Single mount.
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Good to know:
- All prints dispatched within 7-8 business days unless we are on break as stated in the Shop Announcement and dispatch note.(if you need urgently, msg me i'll try my best to expedite)
- Shipping: Within UK : Royal Mail First class (1-2 Days Delivery after dispatch)
- Rest of the World: 15-20 days delivery by Royal Mail Tracked.
- International Shipping: Sometimes if deliveries were attempted and unsuccessful, the package is returned to the PO. And if still unclaimed, it gets sent back to the UK.
- The prints are not framed. Please be aware that colours may vary slightly from what you see on your screen, depending on your monitor settings.