The Golden Lane Community Centre lies at the heart of the eponymous London housing estate built in the 1950s. It encapsulates the Modernist principles championed by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, and is recognised as a pioneer of Modern architecture, being awarded Grade II listed status.

Most notable of these principles is the centre's monochrome palette accented with primary colours and the blurred boundaries between exterior and interior spaces facilitated by continuity of materials and the extensive use of glass fenestration.

Studio Partington was appointed to restore and refurbish the centre after it had fallen into disrepair, following decades of benign neglect and a series of unsympathetic interventions.

Studio Partington negotiated a delicate balance between the desire to restore the original design intention, improve the sustainability of the building and respond to the different needs of the Estate’s current residents, thus bringing the building back to life and re-establishing its role as a hub for the Estate’s community.

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