1st Edition
Dulwich Mid-Century Oasis
Foreword
Introduction
The Dulwich Estate — a brief history
The Dulwich Estate after WW2
The Architects — Austin Vernon & Partners
The Dulwich Estate and Wates
The Plan
Location of Estates
Dulwich Wood Park Estate
Woodhall Estate, College Road
Whytefield Estate, Croxted Road & Rosendale Road
Peckarmans Wood, Crescent Wood Road
College Road Estate, College Road
Ling’s Coppice, Croxted Road
Great Brownings, College Road
College Gardens, College Road
Courtmead Close, Burbage Road
Other estates in Dulwich by Austin Vernon & Partners
Sixty years on
List of Estates
Biography
Growing up in Dulwich Paul Davis's best friend was Philip Vernon, and Austin Vernon & Partners provided his first architectural work experience, colouring estate layouts. After qualifying, he founded two successful architectural firms and is recognised as a leading residential architect of his generation.
Ian McInnes has been the chair of the Dulwich Society since 2008. He is a retired architect with a particular interest in mid-century modernism. He has recently been elected as the chair of the 20th Century Society having, at different times, filled the roles of events secretary and treasurer. Between 2012-17, he was also chair of the Society’s casework committee.
Catherine Samy is a non-fiction writer and a consultant in international corporate communications. Her passion for modern architecture was sparked by the brutalist Kenyatta International Conference Centre, built in her home city of Nairobi in the early 70s. She has been involved in many personal architecture projects.
