It was one of the most controversial, debated, and beloved buildings in British history. And now, it is gone.
Robin Hood Gardens in Poplar, East London, was the defining work of the legendary architects Alison and Peter Smithson. Completed in 1972, it was a radical vision of "Streets in the Sky"—two massive, concrete snake-like blocks that sheltered a peaceful green mound from the noise of the city.
Famous for its rhythmic concrete "fins" and bold social ambition, it was demolished in 2017 despite a global campaign to save it. It was considered so significant that the V&A Museum acquired a three-storey section of the building to preserve for the nation.
This collection serves as a memorial to the Smithsons' vision. Whether you admired the raw concrete geometry or the social idealism of the post-war era, these designs allow you to keep the spirit of Robin Hood Gardens alive.
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