Brutalist London : Southwyck House Brixton. Illustrated Poster Art Print.

Size Guide: A5: 5.8 x 8.3in | A4: 8.27 x 11.69in | A3: 11.69 x 16.5in | A2: 16.5 x 23.4in | A1: 23.4 x 33.1in
Fine art Giclee Prints on 300gsm thick paper. I love this, as the archival inks enhance the colours, on light texture. (see last photo)
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Southwyck House. A neo Brutalist Icon of Brixton, London, is known locally as the Barrier Block and presents a daunting edifice on Coldharbour Lane. The block's layered construction towers over the street outside, with the horseshoe-shaped structure giving the appearance of a medieval fortress. The windows are uncomfortable tiny, giving a feeling of claustrophobia from the outside. It's harsh, neobrutalist-inspired architecture and concrete lines zig zagging through the length of the building, curling around the estate are a striking visual.

The Barrier Block was designed to protect the Somerleyton Estate from the inevitable pollution and traffic noise, which explains its tiny windows and unusual 'zig-zag' design - this was intended to 'bounce' the sound back to the ground.

On a recent visit to Brixton, we walked through the estate. Surprisingly after entering, the flats themselves look well laid out with large balconies, a stark contrast to it's prison like exterior and pigeon hole windows. After illustrating the more popular Barbican and Trellick towers, I wanted to take a building that is not so common but yet so unique in it's structure and design.

You might also like the Brixton village print, available in the shop. http://etsy.me/2aPWe9N

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FRAMING OPTION FOR UK ORDERS ONLY

I also offer Framed prints for A4 and A3 sizes only for local UK orders. (Please do not select this if the delivery address is outside the UK!)
Frame Specs:
- A 15mm wide flat shaped moulding. Made from ayous wood with a stain finish.
- Glazing: Clarity+ Premium Synthetic Glass
- Style: Single mount
- Border Size on each side: 2cm on A4, 3cm on A3

Good to know:

- All prints dispatched within 7-8 business days.
- Shipping: Within UK : Royal Mail first Class (1-2 Days Delivery)
- Rest of the World: 10-15 days delivery by Royal Mail Tracked.

- International Shipping: Sometimes if deliveries were attempted and unsuccessful, the package is returned to the PO. And if still unclaimed, it gets sent back to the UK. I will try my best to trace, but I cannot be held responsible if delivery was missed. For this reason I provide a tracking code, which clearly indicates where the package is and if delivery was attempted. I request you keep track of the package every couple of days, as will I.
- The prints are not framed. Please be aware that colours may vary slightly from what you see on your screen, depending on your monitor settings.