C20 #2 2023

The Twentieth Century Society was founded in 1979, as a direct response to growing interest in C20th architecture and to complement the preservation work of the Victorian Society, which was founded in 1959.

From day one, our focus has been on preservation and education: campaigning to protect the buildings and design that characterize C20th Britain; helping as many people as possible to appreciate their importance and beauty.

Today, we are involved in a number of important campaigns, all of which involve our experts, members, volunteers and supporters. We undertake casework related to planning applications for listed buildings, as we have a statutory role in the planning system.

C20 is the magazine of the Twentieth Century Society and features in-depth articles on architecture, design and conservation from the period.

In this issue:

Features in this issue include:

Shop 'til they're dropped - The rise and fall of the post-war mall

RAAC - What is it and how to fix it

Unknown brutalism in the east - In search of a hidden Hong Kong

Going Gaga for modernism - Music's new architectural obsession

Hopkins: The Built Legacy - What's protected and what's not

The Palm Springs of Portugal - Mid-century modern in the Algarve

Me and My House: A beautifully crafted 1930s gem

Boutique c'est chic - Hit parade of 20th century shops

Object: Zaha Hadid's Perspex vision