Modernist

Perspectivist Peter Sainsbury

An unexpected enquiry led to a rediscovery of Peter Sainsbury’s architectural perspectives for Salford’s 1964 masterplan.

Energised, refocused and ready to tackle a new challenge: transforming a thesis into a book!

Guest post: Peter Halliday transports us back to the 1950s when his Dad worked under Maxwell Fry and Jane Dew in Nigeria.

In many ways this website has been a massive joint effort, a mutually collaborative process and a whole lot of fun.

Throughout this tudy, a consistent thread has remained: the invaluable role of technicians with curriculum delivery.

But here's the thing, a little fascinating nugget of detail concerning one Greater Manchester's finest modernist buildings.

Pendleton's former Cross Lane Market Office is an almost forgotten gem in the architectural discourse concerning the City of Salford.

Elain Harwood (1958–2023) and her untimely death, reflecting on her work Space, Hope and Brutalism: English Architecture.

Guest post: York's architecture and pedagogy was one of enigmatic restraint. Ben Britton discusses the collegiate campus.

Guest post: William Mitchell's Minute Men brought the atmosphere of the stars and space travel. An artistic tour with Natalie Bradbury.