Upper Lawn: A Manifestation of Alison and Peter Smithson's Architectural Vision
ArchDaily
JANUARY 9, 2025
Upper Lawn / Alison and Peter Smithson. Image seier+seier via Flickr under CC BY 2.0 Nestled near the ruins of Fonthill Abbey in the English countryside, Upper Lawn Pavilion also known as the Solar Pavilion is a modest yet profound architectural experiment by Alison and Peter Smithson. Built between 1959 and 1962 as a weekend retreat and laboratory for ideas, the pavilion embodies their ethos of economy, material honesty, and respect for context, reflecting the pioneering spirit of New Brutal
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