London’s most colourful, energetic, and famous neighbourhood – best known for its historical riots, popular Clash song, African and Caribbean communities, squatters, activists and the birth place of David Bowie. Today, Brixton still hold these unique elements, and is one of the last few places in London that embraces its true vibrancy, amazing character and charm. You can’t miss the smells of weaves, popcorn and fish on Market Row, whilst dodging steel drummers and preachers as you wind your way around the streets.
An elegant showroom selling Italian furniture
Once home to Damien Hurst, this striking and foreboding building was the beginning of the 1963 ‘Motorway Redevelopment Proposal’ vision - a plan which saw a huge motorway running through central Brixton with multi-level living. Thankfully these plans did not come to fruition, so the barrier block acts as an iconic reminder of what Brixton could have become. Its harsh architecture with distinctive zig-zag patterning and small windows were design elements to shield the adjacent estate from excessive traffic noise and pollution from the proposed motorway.
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