I thought you did it to keep the wolf from the door in the non-festive 364 days of the year…
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I’m not sure if it’s architecture, or art, or just WTF?, but if you’re around the Serpentine before this goes away I’d recommend a visit, if for no other reason then for the sheer, err, WTF?
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Is that just the tip of it ?
VB
when do the aliens emerge?
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There are a few round here that could be nominated, too
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One of several stood on their head buildings round here.
In general the main door is at street level, but there may be four or five storeys of descent behind this.
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Thanks to a very kind forum member I had an inspiring whistle stop tour of this building in King’s Cross, The Aga Khan Centre.
Definitely one of those days when you are taken out of the mundane of everyday life, and experience something exceptional.
Thank you Jeff. Hope you enjoy the amp!
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That looks amazing. How difficult is it to pay a visit?
Easy, there are tours every week, but apparently booking ahead is needed.
There is a public gallery/exhibition space at ground floor, but the real delight is in the series of upper level gardens, which take it beyond being another KC block. It’s subtle, that’s why it appeals to me, doesn’t feel the need to resort to architectural tricks to grab attention.
I have just had a look on the site, and they are fully booked, as far as the dates go, through the end of May.
Shock horror! Discovered a new community/housing estate in the UK of the highest architectural calibre! On the edge of Cambridge. So used to referencing projects in Europe, and seeing us fail miserably here when it comes to new housing. Needs established planting, and greenery to bring it to life, the groundworks don’t seem complete.
Gives me hope! Made my day (that along with a couple of purchases from FOPP Records in Cambridge after my site visit 
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ddd
That can’t be for real
Fair play Dave! It is late on a Monday but not much is getting past you.
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It’s alright for you Toffs with yer FT subscriptions. Not a care for us plebs. What does it say?
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Oh.
Some designers houses