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Hostel and housing, National Recreation Centre, Crystal Palace, London: the student dining hall and common room

RIBA Ref No RIBA50984
Architect/DesignerLondon County Council. Architects Department
Artist/PhotographerToomey, Bill (1922-)
CountryUK: England
CityLondon
Subject Date1964
Image Date1964
ViewExterior
StyleModern Movement
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceAP482/145
OrientationLandscape
Colour InfoBlack and white
CreditArchitectural Press Archive / RIBA Collections
SubjectParks ; Educational buildings ; Food & drink ; Student hostels ; Halls
NOTES: The hostel tower was designed as six hexagons surrounding a hexagonal open well and staircase providing accommodation for 130 students. The recreational student facilities were provided in nearby low-rise buildings. Staff accommodation consisted of detached houses in grey brick.
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