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John Grindrod

John Grindrod is the author of Concretopia: A Journey Around the Rebuilding of Postwar Britain. dirtymodernscoundrel.com @Grindrod
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John Grindrod is the author of Concretopia: A Journey Around the Rebuilding of Postwar Britain. dirtymodernscoundrel.com @Grindrod

What buildings in our cities do we most take for granted?

Let’s hear it for the car park.  Nobody takes much notice of car parks, do they? I don't always love them but they are... Читать далее
John Grindrod is the author of Concretopia: A Journey Around the Rebuilding of Postwar Britain. dirtymodernscoundrel.com @Grindrod

Is there a golden age of British architecture?

No, I don't think there is. Or, rather, there are number of different golden ages of British architecture. The Georgian... Читать далее
John Grindrod is the author of Concretopia: A Journey Around the Rebuilding of Postwar Britain. dirtymodernscoundrel.com @Grindrod

Why do so many modern buildings in town centres all look the same?

There are a number of possible reasons for that. In the post-war era there was a desire to rationalise everything. It was... Читать далее
John Grindrod is the author of Concretopia: A Journey Around the Rebuilding of Postwar Britain. dirtymodernscoundrel.com @Grindrod

What are the most beautiful modern buildings in Britain?

My favourite modern building is Coventry Cathedral, which was designed by Basil Spence with the Arup Group as engineers... Читать далее
John Grindrod is the author of Concretopia: A Journey Around the Rebuilding of Postwar Britain. dirtymodernscoundrel.com @Grindrod

Why does everyone suddenly like Brutalist architecture?

There are lots of different reasons, it's complicated! The term ‘brutalist’ actually comes from the French word for “raw”... Читать далее