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Poster Print : Balfron Tower DP137832
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Balfron Tower DP137832
Balfron Tower, St Leonards Road, Poplar, London. General view of tower by Erno Goldfinger. Grade II* listed building
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 15457048
© Historic England Archive
Architecture Brutalist Style Concrete Modern Post War Residential Tall Tower
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Balfron Tower Poster Print from Media Storehouse, a stunning addition to your decor inspired by the iconic architecture of London. This exquisite print features the iconic image "Balfron Tower DP137832" by James O. Davies, captured by Historic England. Witness the timeless beauty of this Grade II* listed building located on St Leonards Road, Poplar, designed by Erno Goldfinger. Bring the history and character of this London landmark into your home or office with this high-quality, vibrant, and detailed poster print. Perfect for architecture enthusiasts, interior design projects, or anyone who appreciates the rich history and culture of London.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "Balfron Tower: A Brutalist Icon of Post-War Social Housing in Poplar, London" 2.. This striking photograph captures the iconic Balfron Tower, a Grade II* listed building located on St Leonards Road in Poplar, London. Designed by Hungarian-British architect Erno Goldfinger in the brutalist style, the tower epitomizes the modernist ethos of the post-war period. Completed in 1967, Balfron Tower is a 27-story residential tower, standing tall against the London skyline. Its raw concrete exterior, characterized by its exposed aggregate finish, is a testament to the brutalist aesthetic, which emphasizes the use of raw materials and the celebration of structure. The tower's design was groundbreaking for its time, with each apartment featuring open-plan living spaces, generous balconies, and floor-to-ceiling windows, offering residents a unique connection to their surroundings. The building's layout was also innovative, with communal facilities, including a nursery, a laundry room, and a communal garden, integrated into the design. Despite initial controversy surrounding its construction, Balfron Tower has since become a cherished example of social housing architecture. Its bold design and commitment to providing affordable housing for the community have inspired countless architects and urban planners around the world. This photograph, taken by James O. Davies for Historic England, showcases the timeless beauty and enduring significance of Balfron Tower as a symbol of post-war modernism and social housing innovation.
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