Dulwich, an especially tranquil corner of the capital with lots of village-like appeal, feels a million miles from the bustle of London Bridge when truly, it’s just around 5. For numerous (ourselves consisted of), nevertheless, the south-east London area’s amazing modernist architecture is its most significant draw. The location is abundant in extremely popular mid-century advancements, the majority of which sit within the Dulwich Estate, established by Shakespearean star Edward Alleyn in 1619, however revitalized by regional architecture company Austin Vernon & Partners in the 1950s.
Roaming around the picturesque leafy streets, lined with old chestnut trees and white picket fences, you may likewise come across good-looking Georgian homes, a cul-de-sac of German-built, energy-efficient Huf Haus houses, and wonderful ‘increased homes’. There is likewise a stunning high street filled with independent stores, coffee shops and dining establishments, where even the regional bar is Grade II-listed. If that isn’t sufficient to make you arrange a journey to Dulwich instantly, our guide should work, including a most buzzed-about brand-new bakeshop and the nation’s earliest art gallery, in addition to the most significant architectural tasks to watch out for, consisting of the significant ziggurat-inspired Dawson’s Heights.
