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Flats of the estate built on top of the 3-storey car park.

Milford Towers, Catford: brutalist scheme loathed by its residents since 70s

Dubbed "Faulty Towers", residents began calling out the estate's design flaws soon after it opened. Mark Morris responds to our interview with architectural historian Jon Wright, who argued for the building's preservation.

2 pictures of person in headdress and fully body costume of ivy, one standing on cobblestones and one on leaves in wood.

More than Human - a new exhibition aiming to shift our perspective

This new exhibition at the Design Museum takes an optimistic, exploratory approach to designing in a climate crisis. Taking us on a journey through three sections, it aims to shift our human-centred mindset by the time we come out the other end.

Group tour looking up at Catford Centre staircases.

Another Catford - does Catford's past matter to its future?

Martha McAlpine speaks with filmmaker Ben Honeybone and 20th century architectural historian Jon Wright about their documentary film: Another Catford.

Two viewers of Helios at Bath Assembly rooms

Catch Luke Jerram's "Helios" shining in Downham this weekend

The unique illuminated sculpture is at Durham Hill, Downham from Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd June. The installation is part of celebrations marking 100 years since the first residents moved into the LCC's brand new Cottage Estate.

Parade of green man in headdress covered in leaves, drummers and accordion players crosses Greenwich Reach swing bridge

Deptford's Jack in the Green lives again

Kirsten Downer finally catches up with Jack on his May Day parade through Deptford and Greenwich, and investigates the folklore behind him.

Public Art: Public Speech

Public Art: Public Speech

Kirsten Downer introduces a new series, exploring Lewisham's radical tradition of art and activism.

hARTslane Gallery: All I want is Peace

hARTslane Gallery: All I want is Peace

In the first article of our series Public Art: Public Speech, Kirsten Downer meets the artists behind the billboard that appeared above shoppers at New Cross Gate.