Trellick Tower

Designed by Ernő Goldfinger, Trellick Tower in North Kensington was commissioned by the Greater London Council in 1966 and completed in 1972. The 322ft late Modernist towerblock is now a Grade II* listed building, but Goldfinger's work has not always been to everybody's taste.

Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, was definitely not a fan and it is no coincidence that 007's most memorable opponent was named Auric Goldfinger. Auric's real-life counterpart failed to see the funny side when the original novel came out and threatened to sue. As part of a rather bizarre out-of-court settlement, Ernő Goldfinger eventually accepted six copies of the book!











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