Alton West Estate, Roehampton, London: the slab blocks
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| RIBApix ref no |
RIBA59326 |
| Architect/Designer | London County Council. Architects Department
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| Artist/Photographer | Donat, John (1933-2004)
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| Country | UK: England |
| City | London |
| Subject Date | 1959 |
| Image Date | 1963 |
| View | Exterior |
| Style | Modern Movement |
| Medium | Negative |
| Library Reference | JDN23 07 63/C/2 |
| Orientation | Portrait |
| Colour / B&W |
Black and white |
| Credit |
John Donat / RIBA Collections
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| Notes |
NOTES:
The Alton Estate is situated between Putney Heath and Richmond Park in south-west London. The smaller south-east part, Alton East, was built in 1952-1955, while the much larger north-west part, Alton West, was built in 1955-1959.
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Subject tags
skyscrapers, flats, housing, town planning, pilotis