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Swiss Cottage Swimming Baths and Central Library, Hampstead, London: close-up of the concrete freize sculpture and brise soleil on the swimming pool facade

RIBA Ref No RIBA55211
Architect/DesignerSir Basil Spence Bonnington & Collins
Artist/PhotographerMaltby, John (1910-1980)
CountryUK: England
CityLondon
Subject Date1964
Image Date1964
ViewExterior
StyleModern Movement
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceMaltby 52 (MAL60615)
OrientationLandscape
Colour InfoBlack and white
CreditJohn Maltby / RIBA Collections
SubjectFriezes ; Public buildings ; Swimming pools ; Civic centres ; Concrete ; Sculpture
NOTES: The Swiss Cottage Swimming Baths and Central Library opened in 1964 but the council chamber and administration buildings included in the original masterplan for Hampstead Civic Centre were abandoned in 1966 with the reorganization of local government in London.
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