Architecture - Construction - Design - Housing
Feb. 23, 1968 - Architect Who Designed Block Of Flats Moves In As A Sociological Experiment: Architect Mr. Erno Goldfinger designed the East End's tallest block of flats for the Greater London Council, and then moved into one of them. He has taken the flat for a month, at the full rent of ?11 10s plus rates as a sociological experiment, to discover the advantages and drawbacks of life in high-rise dwellings. Tenants of the other 145 flats pay subsidised rents of ?4 15d 6d. Mr. Goldfinger and his wife, Ursula have taken a flat on the 24th. floor of Balfrom Tower, Poplar. He said he has found only a few snags, and his first week had confirmed his view that tall blocks with open spaces were the Ideal of the moment'. Photo shows Mr. Erno Goldfinger, the architect, pictured in front of the block of flat6s he designed yesterday
