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Royal Institute of British Architects Exhibition + Talks + Events: Housing Discussion
31 Jan 2018
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RIBA Events 2018
The Royal Institute of British Architects presents two panel discussions on housing
Royal Gold Medal 2018 ? Neave Brown: Building a Legacy
Social Housing Debate
Thursday 1 February, 7-9.30pm, RIBA
Royal Gold Medal 2018 Social Housing Debate

Neave Brown Royal Gold Medal © Morley von Sternberg
Pioneering British architect Neave Brown very sadly passed away earlier this month. He was awarded the RIBA Gold Medal for Architecture in 2017, the UK?s highest honour in architecture, in recognition of his unparalleled contribution to public housing. His ground-breaking designs for high-density, low-rise social housing in London in the 1960s and 70s, including the visionary Alexandra Road estate near Swiss Cottage, with its striking stepped concrete terraces and spacious flats, shops, workshops, public park and community centre. It remains, in Neave?s words, a ‘piece of city.’ Alexandra Road Estate, Camden, London building:

Photos courtesy of RIBA
In the midst of a growing housing crisis, our panel will look back at Neave Brown?s housing ideals and innovative architectural philosophy to address the current urgent social relevance of his work and offer solutions for today. What is the legacy of Neave Brown"...