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A detailed look at the design of 'High and Over' and Moor Park, houses of the 1930's in England
A detailed look at the design of 'High and Over' and Moor Park, houses of the 1930's in England
| Module code and title: | A305, History of architecture and design 1890-1939 |
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| Item code: | A305; 15 |
| First transmission date: | 19-07-1975 |
| Published: | 1975 |
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| Duration: | 00:24:00 |
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| Producer: | Edward Hayward |
| Contributors: | Geoffrey Baker; Amyas Connell |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | High and Over; Housing architecture; Moor Park; Ward, Basil |
| Subject terms: | Architecture; Connell, Amyas. High and Over; Architecture, Domestic--England; --High and Over (Amersham); --Moor Park (Rickmansworth); --New Farm (Haslemere) |
| Footage description: | Baker introduces the programme which will look first of all at Connell's house 'High and Over' in Amersham. He describes various design features, many reminiscent of the International style. Various shots of the facade, windows, roof slab etc. With shots of the gardens, Baker outlines design affinities with Italian villas. Baker interviews Connell in the garden. Connell describes various influences; Michelangelo, architects of the International movement. He describes how he understands the design of the house. Baker continues to describe High and Over, focussing on the entry facade, the roof garden and plans to explain the design. Standing in the grounds, Baker sums up his impressions of the house. Another house by Connell in Haslemere is looked at briefly. Baker describes the design and there is a lengthy quote from 'Architectural Press'. Moor Park in Rickmansworth, designed by Basil Ward, is discussed in detail. Baker describes some of the strange design elements, using plans and shots. Baker continues describing Moor Park, looking at the roof, the use of pilotis and other hallmarks of the modern movement. Baker sums up on these examples of English house design in the 30s, outlining their modern feel. He also points out why he feels that generally such designs were not acceptable to the British public. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/71783 |
| Production number: | 00525_3169 |
| Videofinder number: | 1758 |
| Available to public: | no |
