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	* Ernö Goldfinger.		* Ernö Goldfinger.
	* Fallingwater.		* Fallingwater.
		+	* Isokon Flats.
	* Modernist architecture.		* Modernist architecture.
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	All images © National Trust Images/Dennis Gilbert.		All images © National Trust Images/Dennis Gilbert.
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	The house is notable for its innovative techniques for maximising the use of space. Movable partitions allow for flexible, open plan living. Often these partitions take the form of folding screens, with one separating his wife’s art studio from the dining room operating on a floor-to-ceiling piano hinge, thereby removing the necessity of a track.		The house is notable for its innovative techniques for maximising the use of space. Movable partitions allow for flexible, open plan living. Often these partitions take the form of folding screens, with one separating his wife’s art studio from the dining room operating on a floor-to-ceiling piano hinge, thereby removing the necessity of a track.

−	Goldfinger had originally intended for the first floor front window to be entirely made of glass, however, after objection from planners, he designed in a concrete shelf to add more sub-division. Painted white, this served as a light shelf, reflecting natural light deep into the building.	+	Goldfinger had originally intended for the first floor front window to be entirely made of glass, however, after objection from planners, he designed in a concrete shelf to add more sub-division. Painted white, this served as a light shelf, reflecting natural light deep into the building. On the top floor, the two bathrooms were positioned in the centre of the building, lit using skylights.

−	~~Since~~ Goldfinger did not much like central ceiling lights, ~~all the lighting in~~ No.2 is ~~attached to the walls~~, often with theatre-style glass shades with brass cup and hinge that he designed himself~~. On the top floor, the two bathrooms were positioned in the centre of the building and lit using skylights rather than windows~~.	+	Goldfinger did not much like central ceiling lights, so No.2 is lit entirely by wall lights, often with theatre-style glass shades with a brass cup and hinge that he designed himself.

−	Goldfinger designed most of the furniture for the house, including an innovative desk with horizontally-swiveling drawers, bookshelves, and even the ~~doorhandles~~.	+	Goldfinger designed most of the furniture for the house, including an innovative desk with horizontally-swiveling drawers, bookshelves, and even the door handles.

	[[File:Willowroad3.jpg\|link=File:Willowroad3.jpg]]		[[File:Willowroad3.jpg\|link=File:Willowroad3.jpg]]
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	= Public tours =		= Public tours =

−	2 Willow Road was acquired by the National Trust after Goldfinger’s wife died in 1995. It is now open to the public for guided tours~~, and is the only such modernist house in London that is accessible~~.	+	2 Willow Road was acquired by the National Trust after Goldfinger’s wife died in 1995. It is now open to the public for guided tours.

−	The group tours begin with a short introductory film, ~~before being~~ conducted by expert volunteers. As well as holding considerable architectural interest, the house contains Goldfinger’s eclectic collection of 20th century art, with the likes of Bridget Riley, Marcel Duchamp, Henry Moore and Max Ernst.	+	The group tours begin with a short introductory film, and are conducted by expert volunteers. As well as holding considerable architectural interest, the house contains Goldfinger’s eclectic collection of 20th century art, with the likes of Bridget Riley, Marcel Duchamp, Henry Moore and Max Ernst.

−	The National Trust have done a commendable job in maintaining the house, not as a conventional museum, but instead as though Goldfinger had left ~~it just the day before~~, with food packets and jars still on kitchen shelves, papers still arranged on the desk, and so on.	+	The National Trust have done a commendable job in maintaining the house, not as a conventional museum, but instead as though Goldfinger had left, with food packets and jars still on kitchen shelves, papers still arranged on the desk, and so on.

	For more information and to book a tour, see [https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/2-willow-road National Trust].		For more information and to book a tour, see [https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/2-willow-road National Trust].

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	[[File:Willowroad5.jpg\|link=File:Willowroad5.jpg]]		[[File:Willowroad5.jpg\|link=File:Willowroad5.jpg]]

−	The ~~terrace~~ houses were constructed ~~using~~ concrete and red brick facing, a concession necessitated by the controversy of the plans. In accordance with other modernist houses of the time, it ~~comprises~~ strong, clean lines, with exposed load-bearing concrete columns as part of a reinforced concrete frame, and a stretch of continuous windows across the first floor.	+	The houses were constructed from concrete and red brick facing, a concession necessitated by the controversy of the plans. In accordance with other modernist houses of the time, it comprised strong, clean lines, with exposed load-bearing concrete columns as part of a reinforced concrete frame, and a stretch of continuous windows across the first floor.

−	Although the exposed columns and concrete frame would become a characteristic feature of Goldfinger’s style, he ~~didn’t~~ completely reject the notions of classical architecture in which he had trained. For example, the front elevation includes the use of coping to cast rainwater off and away from the flat roof, thereby avoiding the problems of water staining that ~~often~~ afflict other more cube-like modernist buildings.	+	Although the exposed columns and concrete frame would become a characteristic feature of Goldfinger’s style, he did not completely reject the notions of classical architecture in which he had trained. For example, the front elevation includes the use of coping to cast rainwater off and away from the flat roof, thereby avoiding the problems of water staining that afflict other more cube-like modernist buildings.

	== Spiral staircase ==		== Spiral staircase ==
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	[[File:Willowroad1.jpg\|link=File:Willowroad1.jpg]]		[[File:Willowroad1.jpg\|link=File:Willowroad1.jpg]]

−	~~Since the~~ external concrete frame ~~supports~~ the building, the interior ~~of No.2~~ is ~~more~~ spacious ~~and unencumbered. This is enhanced by the use of~~ a spiral staircase ~~in the core, which was~~ designed by the engineer Ove Arup.	+	The external concrete frame provides the structural support for the building, and so the interior is open and spacious, featuring a spiral staircase designed by the engineer Ove Arup. The wedges of concrete stair treads are cantilevered from the surrounding core, avoiding the need for a central column. This allows light from a top floor sky light to flood all the way down.
−		+
−	~~In addition to its string balustrade,~~ wedges of concrete cantilevered from the surrounding core ~~are used as stair treads~~, avoiding the need for a central column. This allows ~~for~~ a top floor sky light to flood ~~natural flight~~ all the way down ~~the staircase~~.	+

	== Interior ==		== Interior ==
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	[[File:Willowroad2.jpg\|link=File:Willowroad2.jpg]]		[[File:Willowroad2.jpg\|link=File:Willowroad2.jpg]]

−	The house is ~~most~~ notable for its innovative techniques of ~~maximising possible~~ space. Movable partitions ~~between rooms~~ allow for open plan living ~~space according to the required function, in addition to varying levels and floor surfaces~~. Often these partitions take the form of folding screens, with ~~the~~ one separating his wife’s art studio from the dining room operating on a floor-to-ceiling piano hinge, thereby removing the necessity of a track.	+	The house is notable for its innovative techniques for maximising the use of space. Movable partitions allow for flexible, open plan living. Often these partitions take the form of folding screens, with one separating his wife’s art studio from the dining room operating on a floor-to-ceiling piano hinge, thereby removing the necessity of a track.

−	Goldfinger had originally intended for the first floor front window to be entirely made of glass, however, after objection from planners, he designed in a concrete shelf to add more sub-division. ~~By painting the top~~ white, it served as ~~an effective~~ light shelf, ~~minimising~~ the ~~need for artificial light~~.	+	Goldfinger had originally intended for the first floor front window to be entirely made of glass, however, after objection from planners, he designed in a concrete shelf to add more sub-division. Painted white, this served as a light shelf, reflecting natural light deep into the building.

	Since Goldfinger did not much like central ceiling lights, all the lighting in No.2 is attached to the walls, often with theatre-style glass shades with brass cup and hinge that he designed himself. On the top floor, the two bathrooms were positioned in the centre of the building and lit using skylights rather than windows.		Since Goldfinger did not much like central ceiling lights, all the lighting in No.2 is attached to the walls, often with theatre-style glass shades with brass cup and hinge that he designed himself. On the top floor, the two bathrooms were positioned in the centre of the building and lit using skylights rather than windows.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	2 Willow Road is a terraced house designed by the architect Erno Goldfinger, located in Hampstead, London. ~~The middle of three, and the largest, it~~ is considered one of the finest examples of modernist housing in the UK.	+	2 Willow Road is a terraced house designed by the architect Erno Goldfinger, located in Hampstead, London. It is considered one of the finest examples of modernist housing in the UK.

−	Goldfinger wanted to build a family home for his own personal use, as well as to test and showcase ~~many different~~ aspects of modernist design. In 1936, he submitted ~~his~~ plans for a block of flats to ~~the~~ London County Council, but they were initially rejected. Reducing the scale of his plans, Goldfinger’s final design was submitted in 1937.	+	Goldfinger wanted to build a family home for his own personal use, as well as to test and showcase aspects of modernist design. In 1936, he submitted plans for a block of flats to London County Council, but they were initially rejected. Reducing the scale of his plans, Goldfinger’s final design was submitted in 1937.

−	However, the plans were strongly opposed by a local residents group, which included the James Bond novelist Ian Fleming and the future Conservative Home Secretary Henry Brooke~~, and their grievance~~ made the national press.	+	However, the plans were strongly opposed by a local residents group, which included the James Bond novelist Ian Fleming and the future Conservative Home Secretary Henry Brooke. Their grievances made the national press.

−	Goldfinger successfully argued ~~his case~~ that the ~~houses~~ would conform to the surroundings and tradition of Georgian building in Hampstead, and ~~that it wouldn’t incorporate~~ very much exposed concrete~~, and as a result the~~ plans were approved.	+	Goldfinger successfully argued that the housing would conform with the surroundings and the tradition of Georgian building in Hampstead, and would not feature very much exposed concrete. The plans were approved, and the houses were completed in 1939. No.3 was sold off-plan, while No.1 was rented. No.2, the largest was lived in by Goldfinger (and family) until his death in 1987.
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−	~~The~~ houses were completed in 1939. No.3 was sold off-plan, while No.1 was rented. No.2 was lived in by Goldfinger (and family) until his death in 1987.	+

	= Design and construction =		= Design and construction =

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	The group tours begin with a short introductory film, before being conducted by expert volunteers. As well as holding considerable architectural interest, the house contains Goldfinger’s eclectic collection of 20th century art, with the likes of Bridget Riley, Marcel Duchamp, Henry Moore and Max Ernst.		The group tours begin with a short introductory film, before being conducted by expert volunteers. As well as holding considerable architectural interest, the house contains Goldfinger’s eclectic collection of 20th century art, with the likes of Bridget Riley, Marcel Duchamp, Henry Moore and Max Ernst.

−	The National Trust have done a commendable job in maintaining the house as ~~less of~~ a museum ~~and~~ instead as though Goldfinger had left it just the day before, with food packets and jars still on kitchen shelves, papers still arranged on the desk, and so on.	+	The National Trust have done a commendable job in maintaining the house, not as a conventional museum, but instead as though Goldfinger had left it just the day before, with food packets and jars still on kitchen shelves, papers still arranged on the desk, and so on.

	For more information and to book a tour, see [https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/2-willow-road National Trust].		For more information and to book a tour, see [https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/2-willow-road National Trust].

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−	Exterior	+	== Exterior ==

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	Although the exposed columns and concrete frame would become a characteristic feature of Goldfinger’s style, he didn’t completely reject the notions of classical architecture in which he had trained. For example, the front elevation includes the use of coping to cast rainwater off and away from the flat roof, thereby avoiding the problems of water staining that often afflict other more cube-like modernist buildings.		Although the exposed columns and concrete frame would become a characteristic feature of Goldfinger’s style, he didn’t completely reject the notions of classical architecture in which he had trained. For example, the front elevation includes the use of coping to cast rainwater off and away from the flat roof, thereby avoiding the problems of water staining that often afflict other more cube-like modernist buildings.

−	Spiral staircase	+	== Spiral staircase ==

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	In addition to its string balustrade, wedges of concrete cantilevered from the surrounding core are used as stair treads, avoiding the need for a central column. This allows for a top floor sky light to flood natural flight all the way down the staircase.		In addition to its string balustrade, wedges of concrete cantilevered from the surrounding core are used as stair treads, avoiding the need for a central column. This allows for a top floor sky light to flood natural flight all the way down the staircase.

−	Interior	+	== Interior ==

	[[File:Willowroad2.jpg\|link=File:Willowroad2.jpg]]		[[File:Willowroad2.jpg\|link=File:Willowroad2.jpg]]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	2 Willow Road is a terraced house designed by the architect Erno Goldfinger, located in Hampstead, London. The middle of three, and the largest, it is considered one of the finest examples of modernist housing in the ~~city~~.	+	2 Willow Road is a terraced house designed by the architect Erno Goldfinger, located in Hampstead, London. The middle of three, and the largest, it is considered one of the finest examples of modernist housing in the UK.

	Goldfinger wanted to build a family home for his own personal use, as well as to test and showcase many different aspects of modernist design. In 1936, he submitted his plans for a block of flats to the London County Council, but they were initially rejected. Reducing the scale of his plans, Goldfinger’s final design was submitted in 1937.		Goldfinger wanted to build a family home for his own personal use, as well as to test and showcase many different aspects of modernist design. In 1936, he submitted his plans for a block of flats to the London County Council, but they were initially rejected. Reducing the scale of his plans, Goldfinger’s final design was submitted in 1937.
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−	[[File:Willowroad5.jpg]]	+	[[File:Willowroad5.jpg\|link=File:Willowroad5.jpg]]

	The terrace houses were constructed using concrete and red brick facing, a concession necessitated by the controversy of the plans. In accordance with other modernist houses of the time, it comprises strong, clean lines, with exposed load-bearing concrete columns as part of a reinforced concrete frame, and a stretch of continuous windows across the first floor.		The terrace houses were constructed using concrete and red brick facing, a concession necessitated by the controversy of the plans. In accordance with other modernist houses of the time, it comprises strong, clean lines, with exposed load-bearing concrete columns as part of a reinforced concrete frame, and a stretch of continuous windows across the first floor.
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−	[[File:Willowroad1.jpg]]	+	[[File:Willowroad1.jpg\|link=File:Willowroad1.jpg]]

	Since the external concrete frame supports the building, the interior of No.2 is more spacious and unencumbered. This is enhanced by the use of a spiral staircase in the core, which was designed by the engineer Ove Arup.		Since the external concrete frame supports the building, the interior of No.2 is more spacious and unencumbered. This is enhanced by the use of a spiral staircase in the core, which was designed by the engineer Ove Arup.
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−	[[File:Willowroad2.jpg]]	+	[[File:Willowroad2.jpg\|link=File:Willowroad2.jpg]]

	The house is most notable for its innovative techniques of maximising possible space. Movable partitions between rooms allow for open plan living space according to the required function, in addition to varying levels and floor surfaces. Often these partitions take the form of folding screens, with the one separating his wife’s art studio from the dining room operating on a floor-to-ceiling piano hinge, thereby removing the necessity of a track.		The house is most notable for its innovative techniques of maximising possible space. Movable partitions between rooms allow for open plan living space according to the required function, in addition to varying levels and floor surfaces. Often these partitions take the form of folding screens, with the one separating his wife’s art studio from the dining room operating on a floor-to-ceiling piano hinge, thereby removing the necessity of a track.
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	Goldfinger designed most of the furniture for the house, including an innovative desk with horizontally-swiveling drawers, bookshelves, and even the doorhandles.		Goldfinger designed most of the furniture for the house, including an innovative desk with horizontally-swiveling drawers, bookshelves, and even the doorhandles.

−	[[File:Willowroad3.jpg]]	+	[[File:Willowroad3.jpg\|link=File:Willowroad3.jpg]]

	= Public tours =		= Public tours =

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= Introduction =

2 Willow Road is a terraced house designed by the architect Erno Goldfinger, located in Hampstead, London. The middle of three, and the largest, it is considered one of the finest examples of modernist housing in the city.

Goldfinger wanted to build a family home for his own personal use, as well as to test and showcase many different aspects of modernist design. In 1936, he submitted his plans for a block of flats to the London County Council, but they were initially rejected. Reducing the scale of his plans, Goldfinger’s final design was submitted in 1937.

However, the plans were strongly opposed by a local residents group, which included the James Bond novelist Ian Fleming and the future Conservative Home Secretary Henry Brooke, and their grievance made the national press.

Goldfinger successfully argued his case that the houses would conform to the surroundings and tradition of Georgian building in Hampstead, and that it wouldn’t incorporate very much exposed concrete, and as a result the plans were approved.

The houses were completed in 1939. No.3 was sold off-plan, while No.1 was rented. No.2 was lived in by Goldfinger (and family) until his death in 1987.

= Design and construction =

Exterior

[[File:Willowroad5.jpg]]

The terrace houses were constructed using concrete and red brick facing, a concession necessitated by the controversy of the plans. In accordance with other modernist houses of the time, it comprises strong, clean lines, with exposed load-bearing concrete columns as part of a reinforced concrete frame, and a stretch of continuous windows across the first floor.

Although the exposed columns and concrete frame would become a characteristic feature of Goldfinger’s style, he didn’t completely reject the notions of classical architecture in which he had trained. For example, the front elevation includes the use of coping to cast rainwater off and away from the flat roof, thereby avoiding the problems of water staining that often afflict other more cube-like modernist buildings.

Spiral staircase

[[File:Willowroad1.jpg]]

Since the external concrete frame supports the building, the interior of No.2 is more spacious and unencumbered. This is enhanced by the use of a spiral staircase in the core, which was designed by the engineer Ove Arup.

In addition to its string balustrade, wedges of concrete cantilevered from the surrounding core are used as stair treads, avoiding the need for a central column. This allows for a top floor sky light to flood natural flight all the way down the staircase.

Interior

[[File:Willowroad2.jpg]]

The house is most notable for its innovative techniques of maximising possible space. Movable partitions between rooms allow for open plan living space according to the required function, in addition to varying levels and floor surfaces. Often these partitions take the form of folding screens, with the one separating his wife’s art studio from the dining room operating on a floor-to-ceiling piano hinge, thereby removing the necessity of a track.

Goldfinger had originally intended for the first floor front window to be entirely made of glass, however, after objection from planners, he designed in a concrete shelf to add more sub-division. By painting the top white, it served as an effective light shelf, minimising the need for artificial light.

Since Goldfinger did not much like central ceiling lights, all the lighting in No.2 is attached to the walls, often with theatre-style glass shades with brass cup and hinge that he designed himself. On the top floor, the two bathrooms were positioned in the centre of the building and lit using skylights rather than windows.

Goldfinger designed most of the furniture for the house, including an innovative desk with horizontally-swiveling drawers, bookshelves, and even the doorhandles.

[[File:Willowroad3.jpg]]

= Public tours =

2 Willow Road was acquired by the National Trust after Goldfinger’s wife died in 1995. It is now open to the public for guided tours, and is the only such modernist house in London that is accessible.

The group tours begin with a short introductory film, before being conducted by expert volunteers. As well as holding considerable architectural interest, the house contains Goldfinger’s eclectic collection of 20th century art, with the likes of Bridget Riley, Marcel Duchamp, Henry Moore and Max Ernst.

The National Trust have done a commendable job in maintaining the house as less of a museum and instead as though Goldfinger had left it just the day before, with food packets and jars still on kitchen shelves, papers still arranged on the desk, and so on.

For more information and to book a tour, see [https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/2-willow-road National Trust].

All images © National Trust Images/Dennis Gilbert.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Building of the week series.
* Ernö Goldfinger.
* Fallingwater.
* Modernist architecture.
* Spiral staircases for homes.
* Trellick Tower.
* Villa Savoye.

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