Alexandra Road Estate Second House Tour … Brutalist Architectural Landmark by Neave Brown

Описание: Step inside one of London’s most influential housing developments … the Alexandra Road Estate in Camden. Designed in the 1960s by the celebrated architect Neave Brown, this monumental project reimagined what high-density social housing could be. Completed in 1978, its sweeping terraces of exposed concrete are a bold statement of modernist ideals applied to everyday living.

In this video, we’ll explore the architecture, history, and legacy of the estate… from its innovative layout of interlocking maisonettes and pedestrian streets to the central “streets in the sky” concept that separated cars from people.


Neave Brown’s vision aimed to foster community, privacy, and dignity for council tenants within a dense urban context.

But the estate’s story is also one of controversy. At the time, it was criticized for its cost overruns, complex construction, and maintenance challenges. Many early residents and commentators saw it as a failed utopia. Today, however, Alexandra Road Estate is Grade II listed*, widely recognized as a landmark of post-war British architecture, and a touchstone for debates on public housing, modernism, and the future of our cities.


Sooooo do you think?
• Did Neave Brown’s design succeed as a model for social housing?
• Should we revisit modernist principles for today’s housing crisis?
• Can large-scale estates like this still work in the 21st century?

Drop your thoughts in the comments and let’s spark a real conversation about housing, architecture, and community.

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