'Concrete masterpiece': London's brutalist Southbank Centre granted Grade II listed status
Summary
London's Southbank Centre, an arts complex, has received Grade II listed status. This protects its Brutalist architecture from changes without strict oversight. The recognition marks the end of a 35-year campaign to secure its heritage status.Key Facts
- The Southbank Centre is an arts complex with Brutalist architecture in London.
- The Department for Culture, Media and Sport granted it Grade II listed status.
- The listing means future changes will require strict heritage oversight.
- The site was called "Britain's ugliest building" when it first opened in 1967.
- The Southbank Centre hosts various cultural events like theatre and music.
- The Royal Festival Hall was previously granted Grade I listed status in 1988.
- Campaigners advocated for the site's protection for 35 years.
- The Southbank Centre has requested £30 million from the government for improvements.
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