Spire House, New Union Street, Coventry 1974
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The modernist architectural development of Coventry, West Midlands, is captured in this authentic 1970s colour photograph from 1974. The archival image features Spire House on New Union Street, a prominent example of the city’s post-war urban renewal. The building is characterised by its tiered, dark brown brick construction and long bands of horizontal windows, punctuated by a striking vertical section of gold-tinted reflective glass that mirrors the surrounding skyline. Contemporary street furniture including black traffic signals and tall concrete lamp posts line the road. Mature green trees soften the geometric lines of the brutalist-influenced design. This factual record documents the evolution of Coventry’s commercial district during the mid-1970s, showcasing the bold material choices and structural forms prevalent in British municipal architecture of the era.
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