Flats Collection (#28)

Abandoned boat on the mud flats of the River Ore near Orford, Suffolk

Fishing boats in Pattaya City, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Dilapidated colonial era tenement block in city, Central Yangon, Myanmar, January

Elevated view of the city skyline and residential suburbs, Kuwait City, Kuwait, Middle East

Bluebird on Baloma Mud Flats. Miss Delphine Reynolds and her pilot, W.G. Pudney, took off from Hanworth on 1 March 1931 in Blackburn Bluebird IV, G-ABGF

South Africa, I. Capture Of An Aard Vark Or Earth Pig. 2. A Sentinel Surprised By The Aard Vark. 3. The Lieutenant And The Cobra. 4. Skirmishers At A Field Day On Wynberg Flats, Engraving 1884

Club House, St. Clair Flats, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Along the St. Clair Flats, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Fire in block of flats, firemen with hose and fire engine, Tierp, Uppsala, Sweden

Fire in block of flats, Tierp, Uppsala, Sweden

View over coastal flats at sunset, Cayo Coco, Jardines del Rey, Ciego de Avila Province, Cuba, March

City apartment building facade with balconies, London, England, april

Bicycle on small balcony of city building, London, England, april

Clouded Flat (Tagiades flesus) adult, resting on leaf, Gambia, January

Man with Iguana

man with python

Cat. Fishes

Dolomitic limestone platform C017 / 7169
Dolomitic limestone platform. Expansion megapolygons in a marine platform formed from dolostone, a dolomitic form of calcium carbonate (limestone)

Smog over Mexico City C013 / 5018
Smog over Mexico City. Clouds and smog (brown haze) over downtown Mexico City, Mexico. The geographical location of this city, within a highland depression (2420 metres elevation)

Firefighters in action, Fanshaw Street, London N1
Firefighters in action with turntable ladders and hosepipes at a building in Fanshaw Street, London N1, 28 February 1956. The fire had gone through the roof before the first appliance arrived

A B Jenkins on his Duesenbeg. He was the first driver to capture world records on the Bonneville Salt Flats

Converted warehouses along harbour front, Tromso, Troms, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Historic loft architecture, Soho, Manhattan, New York City, United States of America, North America

Red blossom and flats along a canal in Banglamphu, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Flats and apartments by the canal, Banglamphu, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

A residential street in the old town with traditional wrought iron balconies, blue and white tiled panels on the outside walls, washing hanging in the sun, Oporto, Portiugal, Europe

Flats in a residential street with traditional wrought iron balconies, washing hanging out in the sunshine, Oporto, Portugal, Europe

Council owned tower blocks, Lawrence Road, London N15, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Apartment blocks in Val Claret, highest village in Tignes, Savoie, Rhone-Alpes, French Alps, France, Europe

Block of flats in Vienna, Austria
The light well of a block of flats in Vienna, Austria, with residents looking down from two of the balconies. Date: 1953

Mexico, Baja California. Salt flats and volcanic features just north of San Felipe on Sea of Cortez. Aerial

Modern flats by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Triumph of Astana, a 480-apartment housing estate, Astana, Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Asia

Karl Marx-Hof, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Zaha Hadid designed apartments, Spittelau, Vienna, Austria, Europe

LCC-LFB fire in Kensington High Street, London W8
The aftermath of a roof and top floor fire in apartments at 1 Kensington High Street. A fire engine (pump) is set into a hydrant

Woman cycling beside waterway with redevelopment, Canary Wharf in distance, Limehouse Basin, Limehouse, Tower Hamlets, London, England, september

Fire escape ladders on side of brick apartment buildings, New York City, New York State, U. S. A. september
Fire escape ladders on side of brick apartment buildings, New York City, New York State, U.S.A. september

Salt flat with drying and expanding salt crystals, lowest point below sea level on continent, Badwater Basin, Death Valley N.P. California, U.S.A. april

A new housing development in the Lujiazui district, Pudong, Shanghai, China, Asia

Havana Vieja, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

McFaddens row of flats the comedy that has made many millions laugh. Date c1900

The old reliable McFaddens flats everything new. Date c1902

McFaddens row of flats the comedy that has made millions laugh : everything new. Date c1900

McFaddens row of flats new edition. Date c1898

McFaddens Flats, which has made many millions laugh. Date c1899

Carolina Apartment House, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA Date: circa 1910s

Two Metropolitan Police officers with boys on estate
Two Metropolitan Police officers with three boys on the Chalk Hill Estate, Wembley, Middlesex. Date: circa 1970s

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Flats, the epitome of modern urban living, have become an integral part of our society. From An Ideal Home No. II to The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI, these compact dwellings have captured the imagination of architects and designers alike. Whether it's the Brandon Estate in Southwark or Marine Court in St Leonards-on-Sea, they have transformed city skylines across the globe. Take a stroll through Maida Vale's Morshead Mansions or Wanstead Flats Fair, and you'll witness how these structures seamlessly blend into their surroundings. From Hong Kong's Choi Hung Estate to Wong Tai, public housing estates have provided affordable homes for countless families over the years. These developments stand as a testament to humanity's commitment towards creating inclusive communities and can not just about shelter; they offer recreational opportunities too. Picture an empty tennis court at Choi Hung Estate or Dolphin Square Gardens in Pimlico – spaces that foster social interactions and promote healthy lifestyles. But flats aren't limited to residential purposes alone; they hold historical significance too. Remember Sir Malcolm Campbell sitting proudly in Bluebird's cockpit back in 1935? It was within those walls that records were shattered and dreams were realized. It also find their way into popular culture – from being featured on Led Zeppelin album covers like Physical Graffiti to becoming iconic landmarks like St Marks Place in Manhattan's East Village. They symbolize progress and serve as reminders of our collective aspirations. So let us cherish these architectural marvels that shape our cities' landscapes - be it London County Councils' housing estates or New York City skyscrapers - for they represent not just bricks and mortar but also dreams woven together by human ingenuity. In this ever-changing world, flats continue to evolve with us - adapting to new technologies while staying true to their purpose: providing comfortable homes where memories are made and lives are lived fully.