Trellick Tower | "The Guardian" | SHORT FILM
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- "If Walls Could Talk". Original Series by DOGMA85 dedicated to architecture. First Episode: Trellick Tower - "The Guardian".
Voice over by Keith Benton Chair of Trellick Tower resident association.
Trellick Tower is a Grade II* listed tower block on the Cheltenham Estate in North Kensington, London. Opened in 1972, it was commissioned by the Greater London Council and designed in the Brutalist style by architect Ernő Goldfinger. The tower was planned to replace outdated social accommodation, and designed as an improvement on Goldfinger's earlier Balfron Tower in East London. It was the last major project he worked on, and featured various space-saving designs, along with a separate access tower containing a plant room.
High-rise apartments and Brutalist architecture were falling out of favour by the time the tower was completed, and it became a magnet for crime, vandalism, drug abuse and prostitution. Conditions gradually improved in the 1980s after the establishment of a residents' association. Security measures were put in place and a concierge was employed, which led to lower crime levels. By the 1990s, the tower had become a desirable place to live, and although it still contains predominantly social housing, demand for private flats has remained high. A local landmark, it has been Grade II* listed since 1998, and has retained its distinctive concrete facade as a result. A fire broke out in 2017, but the concrete structure meant damage was limited, unlike the nearby Grenfell Tower. Trellick Tower has featured in film and television several times.
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My late aunt was one of the very first residents in the tower and it was absolutely magnificent visiting her was like taking tea in the heavens . She resided there until her death in 1983 . We have some fantastic film footage of her flat and the inside of the tower on cini film . I can even remember all the laundry room
I grew up in North West London and studied architecture some years ago... Everytime I drive into the city along the undulating ribbon of tarmac known as the A40 'Westway' I never fail to look left and see The Trellick standing like a Sential over the city...
I surveyed the building in 1979 for Kensington & Chelsea who were taking responsibility for the building. At that time no tenants had a good word for where they lived and the problems with the refuse shoot, lift services & centralised hear & hot water system? I asked why there was a corrugated iron roof over the play area at the base of the Tower. The response shocked me. It was to stop residents above throwing bricks & objects onto the children below! I hope this has all changed with time?
Brilliant video thank you. When I visit my daughter in London we often spent time photographing goldfingers buildings, one day I would love to look inside. Thanks again. Richard
This is really well produced
I’m glad it’s a grade two listed building
What music is this?? It’s haunting.
Is not music is just a drone pad from an electronic syntetiser keyboard.
@@DOGMA85 cheers 👍