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	North Hill N6 (Highgate), North London, England. Two blocks of appartments with a brilliant view over Hampstead. So called because they are located on a hill - the Highgate Ridge. Designed by the Russian-born architect [[Berthold Romanovich Lubetkin]] and built by his firm Tecton.		North Hill N6 (Highgate), North London, England. Two blocks of appartments with a brilliant view over Hampstead. So called because they are located on a hill - the Highgate Ridge. Designed by the Russian-born architect [[Berthold Romanovich Lubetkin]] and built by his firm Tecton.

	Highpoint One was built first (1933-1935) and one year after completing the first complex of flats, Highpoint Two was erected between 1936 and 1938. Both blocks are characterised by clear geometric figures and technical ingenuity. ~~Hightpoint~~ One is a seven-storey double-cruciform block and consists of sixty-four apartments. Both buildings offered the blessings of such modcons as two elevators in the lobby, long sliding folding widows, central heating and built-in refrigerators.		Highpoint One was built first (1933-1935) and one year after completing the first complex of flats, Highpoint Two was erected between 1936 and 1938. Both blocks are characterised by clear geometric figures and technical ingenuity. Highpoint One is a seven-storey double-cruciform block and consists of sixty-four apartments. Both buildings offered the blessings of such modcons as two elevators in the lobby, long sliding folding widows, central heating and built-in refrigerators.

	Highpoint Two is the smaller one, containing only twelve maisonettes instead of the sixty-four flats, but these were designed much more luxuriously, e.g. dramatic high living rooms reveal a fantastic view over the extensive gardens. Before the 1930s this concept of living in apartment blocks was not usual in Britain. Berthold Lubetkin was inspired for this social housing project by travelling e.g. through Russia and Germany and brought this idea of international architecture to England.		Highpoint Two is the smaller one, containing only twelve maisonettes instead of the sixty-four flats, but these were designed much more luxuriously, e.g. dramatic high living rooms reveal a fantastic view over the extensive gardens. Before the 1930s this concept of living in apartment blocks was not usual in Britain. Berthold Lubetkin was inspired for this social housing project by travelling e.g. through Russia and Germany and brought this idea of international architecture to England.

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	Sharp, Dennis: ''The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Architects and Architecture''. New York: Quatro Publishing, 1991.		Sharp, Dennis: ''The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Architects and Architecture''. New York: Quatro Publishing, 1991.

	~~http://www.open2.net/modernity/3_4.htm~~

	http://housingprototypes.org/project?File_No=ENG002		http://housingprototypes.org/project?File_No=ENG002

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	Two blocks of appartments with a brilliant view over Hampstead. So called because they are located on a hill - the Highgate Ridge. Designed by the Russian-born architect [[Berthold Romanovich Lubetkin]] and built by his firm Tecton.		North Hill N6 (Highgate), North London, England. Two blocks of appartments with a brilliant view over Hampstead. So called because they are located on a hill - the Highgate Ridge. Designed by the Russian-born architect [[Berthold Romanovich Lubetkin]] and built by his firm Tecton.

	Highpoint One was built first (1933-1935) and one year after completing the first complex of flats, Highpoint Two was erected in 1936-1938. Both blocks are characterised by clear geometric figures and technical ingenuity. Hightpoint One is a seven-storey double-cruciform block and consists of sixty-four apartments. In the ~~concern~~ of ~~innovation and technical equipment the buildings were very advanced for the 1930s - Highpoint One offered~~ two elevators in the lobby, long sliding folding widows, central heating, built-in refrigerators.		Highpoint One was built first (1933-1935) and one year after completing the first complex of flats, Highpoint Two was erected between 1936 and 1938. Both blocks are characterised by clear geometric figures and technical ingenuity. Hightpoint One is a seven-storey double-cruciform block and consists of sixty-four apartments. Both buildings offered the blessings of such modcons as two elevators in the lobby, long sliding folding widows, central heating and built-in refrigerators.

	Highpoint Two is the smaller one, containing only twelve maisonettes instead of the sixty-four flats, but these were designed much more luxuriously, e.g. dramatic high living rooms reveal a fantastic view over the extensive gardens. Before the 1930s this concept of living in apartment blocks was not usual in Britain. Berthold Lubetkin was inspired for this social housing project by travelling e.g. through Russia and Germany and brought this idea of international architecture to England. Tourists and visitors of London who want to take a sightseeing trip to the two modern housing landmarks in Britain, have to visit the following address: North Hill N6 (Highgate), North London, England.		Highpoint Two is the smaller one, containing only twelve maisonettes instead of the sixty-four flats, but these were designed much more luxuriously, e.g. dramatic high living rooms reveal a fantastic view over the extensive gardens. Before the 1930s this concept of living in apartment blocks was not usual in Britain. Berthold Lubetkin was inspired for this social housing project by travelling e.g. through Russia and Germany and brought this idea of international architecture to England.

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	Two blocks of appartments with a brilliant view over Hampstead. So called because they are located on a hill - the Highgate Ridge. Designed by the Russian-born architect [[Berthold Romanovich Lubetkin]] and built by his firm Tecton. ~~Lubetkin, who emigrated to London in 1931, became a modernist pioneer of the capital. (His built projects also include the London Zoo penguin pool and the Finsbury Health Centre.)~~		Two blocks of appartments with a brilliant view over Hampstead. So called because they are located on a hill - the Highgate Ridge. Designed by the Russian-born architect [[Berthold Romanovich Lubetkin]] and built by his firm Tecton.

	Highpoint One was built first (1933-1935) and one year after completing the first complex of flats, Highpoint Two was erected in 1936-1938. Both blocks are characterised by clear geometric figures and technical ingenuity. Hightpoint One is a seven-storey double-cruciform block and consists of sixty-four apartments. In the concern of innovation and technical equipment the buildings were very advanced for the 1930s - Highpoint One offered two elevators in the lobby, long sliding folding widows, central heating, built-in refrigerators.		Highpoint One was built first (1933-1935) and one year after completing the first complex of flats, Highpoint Two was erected in 1936-1938. Both blocks are characterised by clear geometric figures and technical ingenuity. Hightpoint One is a seven-storey double-cruciform block and consists of sixty-four apartments. In the concern of innovation and technical equipment the buildings were very advanced for the 1930s - Highpoint One offered two elevators in the lobby, long sliding folding widows, central heating, built-in refrigerators.

Pankratz at 15:55, 24 November 2015

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	Two blocks of appartments~~(so~~ called because they are located on a hill - the Highgate Ridge ~~- and offer a brilliant view over Hampstead)~~. Designed by the Russian-born architect Berthold Romanovich Lubetkin ~~(14 December 1901 in Tiflis (Georgia)- 23 October 1990)~~ and built by his firm Tecton. Lubetkin, who emigrated to London in 1931, became a modernist pioneer of the capital. (His built projects also include the London Zoo penguin pool and the Finsbury Health Centre.)		Two blocks of appartments with a brilliant view over Hampstead. So called because they are located on a hill - the Highgate Ridge. Designed by the Russian-born architect [[Berthold Romanovich Lubetkin]] and built by his firm Tecton. Lubetkin, who emigrated to London in 1931, became a modernist pioneer of the capital. (His built projects also include the London Zoo penguin pool and the Finsbury Health Centre.)

	Highpoint One was built first (1933-1935) and one year after completing the first complex of flats, Highpoint Two was erected in 1936-1938. Both blocks are characterised by clear geometric figures and technical ingenuity. Hightpoint One is a seven-storey double-cruciform block and consists of sixty-four apartments. In the concern of innovation and technical equipment the buildings were very advanced for the 1930s - Highpoint One offered two elevators in the lobby, long sliding folding widows, central heating, built-in refrigerators.		Highpoint One was built first (1933-1935) and one year after completing the first complex of flats, Highpoint Two was erected in 1936-1938. Both blocks are characterised by clear geometric figures and technical ingenuity. Hightpoint One is a seven-storey double-cruciform block and consists of sixty-four apartments. In the concern of innovation and technical equipment the buildings were very advanced for the 1930s - Highpoint One offered two elevators in the lobby, long sliding folding widows, central heating, built-in refrigerators.

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	Highpoint One and Two		Two blocks of appartments(so called because they are located on a hill - the Highgate Ridge - and offer a brilliant view over Hampstead). Designed by the Russian-born architect Berthold Romanovich Lubetkin (14 December 1901 in Tiflis (Georgia)- 23 October 1990) and built by his firm Tecton. Lubetkin, who emigrated to London in 1931, became a modernist pioneer of the capital. (His built projects also include the London Zoo penguin pool and the Finsbury Health Centre.)

			Highpoint One was built first (1933-1935) and one year after completing the first complex of flats, Highpoint Two was erected in 1936-1938. Both blocks are characterised by clear geometric figures and technical ingenuity. Hightpoint One is a seven-storey double-cruciform block and consists of sixty-four apartments. In the concern of innovation and technical equipment the buildings were very advanced for the 1930s - Highpoint One offered two elevators in the lobby, long sliding folding widows, central heating, built-in refrigerators.

	Highpoint One and Two (so called because they are located on a hill - the Highgate Ridge- and offer a brilliant view over Hampstead) are two blocks of apartments in London, designed by the Russian-born architect Berthold Romanovich Lubetkin (* 14.12.1901 in Tiflis (Georgia); + 23.10.1990) and built by his firm Tecton. Lubetkin, who emigrated to London in 1931, became a modernism-movement pioneer of the capital. (His built projects also include the London Zoo penguin pool and the Finsbury Health Centre.)		Highpoint Two is the smaller one, containing only twelve maisonettes instead of the sixty-four flats, but these were designed much more luxuriously, e.g. dramatic high living rooms reveal a fantastic view over the extensive gardens. Before the 1930s this concept of living in apartment blocks was not usual in Britain. Berthold Lubetkin was inspired for this social housing project by travelling e.g. through Russia and Germany and brought this idea of international architecture to England. Tourists and visitors of London who want to take a sightseeing trip to the two modern housing landmarks in Britain, have to visit the following address: North Hill N6 (Highgate), North London, England.

	Highpoint One was built first (1933-1935) and one year after completing the first complex of flats, Highpoint Two was erected in 1936-1938. Both blocks are characterized by clear geometric figures and technical ingenuity. Hightpoint One is a seven-storey double-cruciform block and consists of sixty-four apartments. In the concern of innovation and technical equipment the buildings were very advanced for the 1930s - Highpoint One offered two elevators in the lobby, long sliding folding widows, central heating, built-in refrigerators etc. Highpoint Two is the smaller one, containing only twelve maisonettes instead of the sixty-four flats, but these were designed much more luxuriously, e.g. dramatic high living rooms reveal a fantastic view over the extensive gardens. Before the 1930s this concept of living in apartment blocks was not usual in Britain. Berthold Lubetkin was inspired for this social housing project by travelling e. g. through Russia and Germany and brought this idea of ~~the new~~ international architecture to England.Tourists and visitors of London who want to take a sightseeing trip to the two modern housing landmarks in Britain, have to visit the following address: North Hill N6 (Highgate), ~~north~~ London, England~~- there the first examples of modern British architecture can be admired~~.

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	Sources:		Sources:

	Allan, John: Bertold Lubetkin. London: RIBA Publications, 1992.		Allan, John: ''Bertold Lubetkin''. London: RIBA Publications, 1992.

	Sharp, Dennis: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Architects and Architecture. New York: Quatro Publishing, 1991.		Sharp, Dennis: ''The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Architects and Architecture''. New York: Quatro Publishing, 1991.

	http://www.open2.net/modernity/3_4.htm		http://www.open2.net/modernity/3_4.htm

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	Highpoint One and Two (so called because they are located on a hill - the Highgate Ridge- and offer a brilliant view over Hampstead) are two blocks of apartments in London, designed by the Russian-born architect Berthold Romanovich Lubetkin (* 14.12.1901 in Tiflis (Georgia); + 23.10.1990) and built by his firm Tecton. Lubetkin, who emigrated to London in 1931, became a modernism-movement pioneer of the capital. (His built projects also include the London Zoo penguin pool and the Finsbury Health Centre.)		Highpoint One and Two (so called because they are located on a hill - the Highgate Ridge- and offer a brilliant view over Hampstead) are two blocks of apartments in London, designed by the Russian-born architect Berthold Romanovich Lubetkin (* 14.12.1901 in Tiflis (Georgia); + 23.10.1990) and built by his firm Tecton. Lubetkin, who emigrated to London in 1931, became a modernism-movement pioneer of the capital. (His built projects also include the London Zoo penguin pool and the Finsbury Health Centre.)

	Highpoint One was built first (1933-1935) and one year after completing the first complex of flats, Highpoint Two was erected in 1936-1938. Both blocks are characterized by clear geometric figures and technical ingenuity. Hightpoint One is a seven-storey double-cruciform block and consists of sixty-four apartments. In the concern of innovation and technical equipment the buildings were very advanced for the 1930s - Highpoint One offered two elevators in the lobby, long sliding folding widows, central heating, built-in refrigerators etc. Highpoint Two is the smaller one, containing only twelve maisonettes instead of the sixty-four flats, but these were designed much more luxuriously, e.g. dramatic high living rooms reveal a fantastic view over the extensive gardens. Before the 1930s this concept of living in apartment blocks was not usual in Britain. Berthold Lubetkin was inspired for this social housing project by travelling e. g. through Russia and Germany and brought this idea of the new international architecture to England.		Highpoint One was built first (1933-1935) and one year after completing the first complex of flats, Highpoint Two was erected in 1936-1938. Both blocks are characterized by clear geometric figures and technical ingenuity. Hightpoint One is a seven-storey double-cruciform block and consists of sixty-four apartments. In the concern of innovation and technical equipment the buildings were very advanced for the 1930s - Highpoint One offered two elevators in the lobby, long sliding folding widows, central heating, built-in refrigerators etc. Highpoint Two is the smaller one, containing only twelve maisonettes instead of the sixty-four flats, but these were designed much more luxuriously, e.g. dramatic high living rooms reveal a fantastic view over the extensive gardens. Before the 1930s this concept of living in apartment blocks was not usual in Britain. Berthold Lubetkin was inspired for this social housing project by travelling e. g. through Russia and Germany and brought this idea of the new international architecture to England.Tourists and visitors of London who want to take a sightseeing trip to the two modern housing landmarks in Britain, have to visit the following address: North Hill N6 (Highgate), north London, England- there the first examples of modern British architecture can be admired.
	Tourists and visitors of London who want to take a sightseeing trip to the two modern housing landmarks in Britain, have to visit the following address: North Hill N6 (Highgate), north London, England- there the first examples of modern British architecture can be admired.


	Sources:		Sources:

	Allan, John: Bertold Lubetkin. London: RIBA Publications, 1992.		Allan, John: Bertold Lubetkin. London: RIBA Publications, 1992.

	Sharp, Dennis: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Architects and Architecture. New York: Quatro Publishing, 1991.		Sharp, Dennis: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Architects and Architecture. New York: Quatro Publishing, 1991.

	http://www.open2.net/modernity/3_4.htm		http://www.open2.net/modernity/3_4.htm

	http://housingprototypes.org/project?File_No=ENG002		http://housingprototypes.org/project?File_No=ENG002

	http://www.designmuseum.org/design/berthold-lubetkin		http://www.designmuseum.org/design/berthold-lubetkin

	http://www.architectureweek.com/2003/0409/culture_1-1.html		http://www.architectureweek.com/2003/0409/culture_1-1.html

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Highpoint One and Two

Highpoint One and Two (so called because they are located on a hill - the Highgate Ridge- and offer a brilliant view over Hampstead) are two blocks of apartments in London, designed by the Russian-born architect Berthold Romanovich Lubetkin (* 14.12.1901 in Tiflis (Georgia); + 23.10.1990) and built by his firm Tecton. Lubetkin, who emigrated to London in 1931, became a modernism-movement pioneer of the capital. (His built projects also include the London Zoo penguin pool and the Finsbury Health Centre.)

Highpoint One was built first (1933-1935) and one year after completing the first complex of flats, Highpoint Two was erected in 1936-1938. Both blocks are characterized by clear geometric figures and technical ingenuity. Hightpoint One is a seven-storey double-cruciform block and consists of sixty-four apartments. In the concern of innovation and technical equipment the buildings were very advanced for the 1930s - Highpoint One offered two elevators in the lobby, long sliding folding widows, central heating, built-in refrigerators etc. Highpoint Two is the smaller one, containing only twelve maisonettes instead of the sixty-four flats, but these were designed much more luxuriously, e.g. dramatic high living rooms reveal a fantastic view over the extensive gardens. Before the 1930s this concept of living in apartment blocks was not usual in Britain. Berthold Lubetkin was inspired for this social housing project by travelling e. g. through Russia and Germany and brought this idea of the new international architecture to England.
Tourists and visitors of London who want to take a sightseeing trip to the two modern housing landmarks in Britain, have to visit the following address: North Hill N6 (Highgate), north London, England- there the first examples of modern British architecture can be admired.

Sources:
Allan, John: Bertold Lubetkin. London: RIBA Publications, 1992.
Sharp, Dennis: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Architects and Architecture. New York: Quatro Publishing, 1991.
http://www.open2.net/modernity/3_4.htm
http://housingprototypes.org/project?File_No=ENG002
http://www.designmuseum.org/design/berthold-lubetkin
http://www.architectureweek.com/2003/0409/culture_1-1.html