Jim Linwood posted a photo:
Du Cane Court is an Art Deco apartment block on Balham High Road, Balham, south London. A distinctive local landmark, it was opened in 1934 and, with 676 apartments.
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Du Cane Court | Balham | Art Deco
Du Cane Court, Balham High Road, London, SW17
Jim Linwood posted a photo:
Du Cane Court is an Art Deco apartment block on Balham High Road, Balham, south London. A distinctive local landmark, it was opened in 1934 and, with 676 apartments.
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Ledlon89 posted a photo:
Du Cane Court flats Balham London colum with name sign. Pure style ! 31/10/11.
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Ledlon89 posted a photo:
Du Cane Court flats in Balham high road London. 31/01/11.
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Ledlon89 posted a photo:
Du Cane Court flats name sign Blaham London , complete with pigeon ! 31/10/11.
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It has featured in property programmes on television; and has benefited from a wide compass of residents and visitors, who, in the fullness of time, have spread the news about what it is like to live there.
The building was erected between 1935 and 1938, and has pleasing curves and metal window-frames, similar to those designed by Walter Crittall to replace the wooden sash variety, – although the old frames are now being slowly replaced. The design also included a stylish restaurant, a bar, and a club with extensive facilities. Originally, there were also plans for squash courts and a children’s crèche area, as well as roof gardens. Indeed, people remember sunbathing on the roof. The building has changed a lot over the years, but it still has a beautiful foyer and attractive Japanese gardens, landscaped by Seyemon Kusumoto; and, at the time of its completion, it had the distinction of being probably the largest block of privately-owned flats under one roof in Europe. All of the companies involved in its construction were researched for the book, and an account is given as to how this edifice – encompassing around 676 flats – reflected a period of architectural history.
Read more at https://www.timeandleisure.co.uk/blog/80-blogs/1132-du-cane-court.html
Matthew Benjamin Coleman posted a photo:
Location: Balham, London, England
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