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In its form and detail it references (intended or not) other architectural traditions and types.
In its form and detail it references (intended or not) other architectural traditions and types.
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Built in reinforced concrete the nave is shaped to represent an upturned hull. It was designed in 1932 and is strikingly modern in its outlook.
Welcome! I’m an architectural photographer and writer. On my van-life travels through the British Isles I’m building up a word and photo-hoard of material culture that celebrates the value and distinctiveness of our built heritage and contributes to a sense of place.My van is my time-machine, it
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