Highpoint I Giclee Print

Highpoint I Giclee Print

The elegant Highpoint I giclee print is part of our brand new Dwellings Collection. The print comes in a choice of 2 sizes so by choosing from the options below, you can get the perfect print for your home. Highpoint I is a Modernist block of flats designed by architect Berthold Lubetkin and completed in 1935.

The listing is for the print only. Frame not included.

Please note that prints are made to order so we are NOT able to offer refunds, returns or exchanges on these items. 

If you want me to do a bespoke portrait of your own home or another building please contact me HERE. For previous samples visit our Commissions Page

A4: 297x210mm      A3: 420x297mm

Other sizes available upon request, please contact me for details and prices.

GICLEE PRINT – Artwork printed on Platinum Matt 280gsm photo paper and is 100% acid free. A fine art photo paper with a natural white base and state of the art ink-receiving layer, delivers a high D-MAX and wide colour gamut. When used in conjunction with pigment inks, the paper will ensure a long print life of over 85 years.

Please note:
* The colours you see on your screen may not look exactly the same as the actual print. This is because every computer, Smart phone and iPad screen is configured differently. Hopefully you will think the print looks even more beautiful in real life.

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Highpoint I Lubetkin exemplifies his vision of Modernist architecture applied to social housing, designed to provide quality apartments for middle-class tenants in an urban environment. The building’s clean, horizontal lines, curved balconies, and white rendered façade reflect the influence of Le Corbusier, while its efficient use of space demonstrates Lubetkin’s focus on functionality. The apartments were designed with ample natural light, cross ventilation, and carefully planned layouts to maximise comfort illustrating Lubetkin’s belief that social housing could be both practical and aesthetically inspiring.

Highpoint I also showcases Lubetkin’s innovative use of reinforced concrete, allowing for cantilevered balconies and open-plan interiors that were unusual for residential buildings in Britain at the time. Communal spaces and landscaped terraces were incorporated to encourage social interaction among residents, emphasising the architect’s commitment to community-oriented design. Lubetkin’s attention to proportion, rhythm, and the visual impact of the building within its context reflects his belief that Modernism should not be purely functional but also visually engaging.
The building received widespread acclaim upon completion, earning recognition for its elegance, innovation, and humane approach to urban living. It influenced a generation of architects and solidified Lubetkin’s reputation as one of Britain’s leading Modernists. Grade I listed Highpoint I is celebrated for its architectural significance and pioneering approach to apartment living. It’s a testament to Lubetkin’s ideals: that architecture could combine social purpose, technological innovation, and aesthetic sophistication, improving the lives of ordinary people while advancing modern design principles.