In the sixties, London was swinging and Harold Wilson had promised a new Britain forged in the ‘white heat’ of a technological revolution. That may have been hype but something of it resonates when you look at Camden’s Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate – Alexandra Road or even Rowley Way to its friends. There was hope in the air and Camden was well placed to capture it.
Fascinating to read about the history of this estate, the idealism and perhaps naiveté that brought it into being. I think there is real beauty and audacity in the design, although many residents use their balconies as additional storage, which interferes with the purity of the lines.
Fascinating to read about the history of this estate, the idealism and perhaps naiveté that brought it into being. I think there is real beauty and audacity in the design, although many residents use their balconies as additional storage, which interferes with the purity of the lines.