This article appeared in the Architects Journal On This Day 5th June 2015
https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/.../kate-macintoshs...
Kate Mackintosh the architect behind 269 Leigham Court Road
The rare 1960s sheltered housing was listed after being recommended by Historic England as a ‘particularly well-considered’ example of ‘cradle to grave’ care.
Designed between 1968 and 1973 the 44-flat complex is composed of staggered blocks arranged either side of a central walkway. The design and construction was an early experiment in modular construction and was one of a number of housing and welfare buildings designed by Lambeth during that time.
https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/.../kate-macintoshs...
Kate Mackintosh the architect behind 269 Leigham Court Road
The rare 1960s sheltered housing was listed after being recommended by Historic England as a ‘particularly well-considered’ example of ‘cradle to grave’ care.
Designed between 1968 and 1973 the 44-flat complex is composed of staggered blocks arranged either side of a central walkway. The design and construction was an early experiment in modular construction and was one of a number of housing and welfare buildings designed by Lambeth during that time.
