S1 Ep 2 - The Art of Living Closely

Tim and Kev head to London to explore a radical 1960s housing development where prospective residents must pass an interview before moving in. But will they make the cut?

Winscombe Street consists of five terrace houses in Camden, London, England, designed by the architect Neave Brown for himself and a collective of four other families in the mid 1960s. 

For more details and original images from Winscombe, visit - https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/neave-browns-skilfully-composed-winscombe-terrace-listed 

And https://www.modernism-in-metroland.co.uk/blog/anatomy-of-a-house-no16-winscombe-street 

Or check out this book on Neave Brown’s work https://bookshopbyuro.com/products/part-of-a-city-the-work-of-neave-brown-architect 

There’s a great film by RIBA about his work on YouTube here

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VZYiM9HBH0w

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Hosts: Tim Ross and Kevin McCloud
Guests: Jo McCafferty and Declan McCafferty
Big Design Adventure is produced by Modernister Films on Wallumedegal land, Australia.
Executive Producer: Shelley Kemp
Audio Production: Madeline Joannou – Mylk Media
Music: Kit Warhurst (@kitwarhurst) 

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