In London, council housing tower blocks are more than mere buildings—they are markers of identity, class, and community. Often overlooked or dismissed as symbols of neglect, these structures carry layers of social and architectural meaning, shaped by decades of urban change.
This series isolates the tower blocks from their surroundings, presenting them against neutral skies and stark light. Removed from the city’s bustle, they emerge as sculptural forms—monolithic yet intimate. By emphasizing geometry, repetition, and texture, the images invite viewers to see these familiar buildings with fresh eyes, uncovering the artistry in their design.
The project explores how architecture frames not only space but also the lives within it. In post-war London, public housing symbolized progress and collective care; today, it is too often associated with marginalization. The façades of these buildings silently project assumptions about those who inhabit them. By stripping away contextual distractions, the series allows both the forms and the social narratives they carry to be examined more clearly.
Absences within the frame—playgrounds, satellite dishes, signs of daily life—become as meaningful as what is present. The viewer is invited to consider the human stories behind the walls and to reflect on the cultural biases projected onto these spaces.
Framed by Walls is not a nostalgic ode to Brutalism or concrete. It is a visual investigation into how architecture shapes perception, identity, and social narrative. Through these images, the series gives overlooked buildings the space to assert their presence and invites a reconsideration of the lives they quietly frame.
This series isolates the tower blocks from their surroundings, presenting them against neutral skies and stark light. Removed from the city’s bustle, they emerge as sculptural forms—monolithic yet intimate. By emphasizing geometry, repetition, and texture, the images invite viewers to see these familiar buildings with fresh eyes, uncovering the artistry in their design.
The project explores how architecture frames not only space but also the lives within it. In post-war London, public housing symbolized progress and collective care; today, it is too often associated with marginalization. The façades of these buildings silently project assumptions about those who inhabit them. By stripping away contextual distractions, the series allows both the forms and the social narratives they carry to be examined more clearly.
Absences within the frame—playgrounds, satellite dishes, signs of daily life—become as meaningful as what is present. The viewer is invited to consider the human stories behind the walls and to reflect on the cultural biases projected onto these spaces.
Framed by Walls is not a nostalgic ode to Brutalism or concrete. It is a visual investigation into how architecture shapes perception, identity, and social narrative. Through these images, the series gives overlooked buildings the space to assert their presence and invites a reconsideration of the lives they quietly frame.
Charles Dickens House (2018 - built 1969)
Claymill House (2018 - built 1970)
Clifton Estate (2018 - built 1969)
College Point (2018 - built 1967)
Columbia Point (2018 - built 1964)
East Point (2018 - built 1963)
Elmsile Point (2018 - built 1965)
Fifty Roman Road (2018 - built 1966)
Glastombury House (2018 - built 1969)
Kenneth House (2018 - built 1961)
Shepherds Court Building (2018 - built 1973)
Sivill House (2018 - built 1966)
