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Trellick Tower

Building Sights Series 3

First transmitted in 1991, architect Sand Helsel applauds Trellick Tower, a Brutalist tower block in west London, designed by Erno Goldfinger, and completed in 1972.

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Wed 15 Apr 1992 20:00

BBC Two except East & South East

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Role	Contributor
Presenter	Sand Helsel
Director	Paul Bryers
Producer	Ruth Rosenthal

Tue 5 Feb 1991 22:20

BBC Two except East & South East
Wed 15 Apr 1992 20:00

BBC Two except East & South East

Wikipedia: Trellick Tower (en.wikipedia.org)
Wikipedia: Erno Goldfinger (en.wikipedia.org)
RMIT Architecture: Sand Helsel (architecture.rmit.edu.au)
Trellick Tower by Erno Goldfinger (www.galinsky.com)

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