The Southbank was always one of my favourite spots in London for many reasons. I always feel at home there, and these buildings are a big part of that.
I love this place too and many years ago served as a regular meeting place for myself and a bunch of photographers from there we’d start one of many London photowalk explorations. Brutalist architecture is often misunderstood isn’t it.
I love your photos and the light. The fact there are no people there makes it look like a scale model.
Fantastic series, Andrew - yes, even the Barbican that, as you know, I have slogged through after many a mile on occasion. You also know of my history with, and love of, the Southbank—a very different place today than fifty years ago. Then, my daily commute took me through those buildings; later, I saw my son graduate within one of them, and even later fell upon Ab Solomons, Wot? No Fish!! That extraordinary story about love and art, history and fish balls. And, of course, there’s the distinctive street food market hiding behind the Festival Hall. I could say I matured amongst that architecture and its brutalism that's softened in my memory as the years pass...
A thrilling hodgepodge
As I see them, just I think that could be Sahara desert instead. Fantastic shots
Love the Southbank - Lasdun’s NT always a favourite - great pics and as you say even more wonderful for the unusual absence of humans!
The Southbank was always one of my favourite spots in London for many reasons. I always feel at home there, and these buildings are a big part of that.
It's so jarring to see these peopleless buildings. Lovely piece, thank you.
Lovely work Andrew, I really enjoyed reading and your images.
I love this place too and many years ago served as a regular meeting place for myself and a bunch of photographers from there we’d start one of many London photowalk explorations. Brutalist architecture is often misunderstood isn’t it.
I love your photos and the light. The fact there are no people there makes it look like a scale model.
Fantastic series, Andrew - yes, even the Barbican that, as you know, I have slogged through after many a mile on occasion. You also know of my history with, and love of, the Southbank—a very different place today than fifty years ago. Then, my daily commute took me through those buildings; later, I saw my son graduate within one of them, and even later fell upon Ab Solomons, Wot? No Fish!! That extraordinary story about love and art, history and fish balls. And, of course, there’s the distinctive street food market hiding behind the Festival Hall. I could say I matured amongst that architecture and its brutalism that's softened in my memory as the years pass...
I didn't actually know the staircase had gone yellow! Lovely pics, project, buildings...
Brutalism at its best
Thank you very much George. Enjoy your Saturday!