Wednesday 10 July 2013

Ernö Goldfinger's 'ugly' London tower block Metro Central Heights given listed status | Mail Online

Ernö Goldfinger's 'ugly' London tower block Metro Central Heights given listed status | Mail Online: "A cluster of towering concrete blocks that loom over London's Elephant and Castle will now join a list of national treasures, as they've been awarded Grade II listed status.

Ernö Goldfinger's Metro Central Heights, has been branded 'soulless' and one of the 'worst examples of post-war development'.

But that has not stopped Heritage Minister Ed Vaizey giving the building the prestigious award."
Now a national treasure