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Quarry Hill Flats
Quarry Hill Flats, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, were modelled on the Karl Marx Hof flats in Vienna, Austria. The steel frame and concrete clad buildings were demolished 1978 Date: built late 1930s
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1978 Austria Clad Concrete Council Demolished Estate Flats Frame Leeds Living Marx Modelled Quarry Rise Vienna
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and architectural brilliance of Quarry Hill Flats with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, in collaboration with Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image captures the unique charm of these mid-20th century modernist apartments in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Originally built in the late 1930s, Quarry Hill Flats were inspired by the Karl Marx Hof flats in Vienna, Austria. Their distinctive steel frame and concrete cladding have made them a beloved and enduring symbol of urban living. Bring this piece of history into your home and add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with our high-quality Fine Art Print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 49.7cm (16" x 19.6")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Quarry Hill Flats, Leeds, Yorkshire, England: A Snapshot of Social Housing History This evocative photograph captures the Quarry Hill Flats in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, a social housing estate built in the late 1930s. Inspired by the Karl Marx Hof flats in Vienna, Austria, these modernist concrete and steel frame buildings were once a symbol of progressive housing policies in the United Kingdom. The Quarry Hill Flats, with their distinctive high-rise design, were a radical departure from traditional housing structures of the time. The use of concrete cladding and steel frames not only provided a sleek, modern aesthetic but also offered a more efficient and cost-effective solution for mass housing. The estate, which housed over 1,000 residents, was a pioneering example of council housing, designed to provide affordable homes for working-class families. The rise of social housing in the interwar period was a response to the growing need for affordable housing as a result of urbanization and the economic depression. Sadly, the Quarry Hill Flats, like many social housing estates of their era, faced a challenging future. By the late 1970s, the buildings began to show signs of wear and were deemed unfit for habitation. In 1978, the decision was made to demolish the Quarry Hill Flats, marking the end of an era in social housing history. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the Quarry Hill Flats' significance in the history of social housing in the United Kingdom. It invites us to reflect on the past, consider the challenges faced by those who called these buildings home, and contemplate the future of social housing in our communities.
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