Smithdon High School (formerly known as Hunstanton Secondary Modern School) was one of the most popular works by the Smithsons. Known locally as 'the glasshouse', the school was strikingly modern in many ways, most notably in its extensive use of glass and steel (inspired by the work of Mies van der Rohe), and the unusual free-standing water tower. The school main building is now officially a Grade II* listed building due to its groundbreaking architectural style. The school Gymnasium is separately grade II* listed.
| Image Details: | |
| Image File: | DGIL-0182-0018 |
| Caption: | Perspective along exterior facade with students towards gymnasium. Smithdon High School, Hunstanton, United Kingdom. Architect: Peter and Alison Smithson, 1954. |
| Property Release: | No |
| Model Release: | No |
| Dimensions in PX: | 4318 x 3886 pixels |
| Date of Photograph: | 19/05/2010 |
| Restriction: | No Restriction |
| Credit: | Dennis Gilbert/VIEW |
| Building Details: | |
| View Project Number: | 61305 |
| Building Name: | Smithdon High School |
| Headline: | Smithdon High School, Hunstanton, United Kingdom. Architect: Peter and Alison Smithson, 1954. |
| City: | Hunstanton |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Architect: | Peter and Alison Smithson |
| Architect Website: | |
| Category: | Education |
| Building Type: | Secondary School |
| Year of Completion: | 1954 |
| Collection: | VIEW Architecture |
| Public Notes: | Smithdon High School (formerly known as Hunstanton Secondary Modern School) was one of the most popular works by the Smithsons. Known locally as 'the glasshouse', the school was strikingly modern in many ways, most notably in its extensive use of glass and steel (inspired by the work of Mies van der Rohe), and the unusual free-standing water tower. The school main building is now officially a Grade II* listed building due to its groundbreaking architectural style. The school Gymnasium is separately grade II* listed. |
| Keywords: | Smithdon High School; architecture; education; Secondary School; Europe; United Kingdom; Norfolk; Hunstanton; Downs Road; 1954; 20th Century; Peter and Alison Smithson; large group of people; general view; day; exterior; Grade II* listed; steel frame structure; Bauhaus influence; post war building; industrial quality; clear sky; exterior facade; partial view; two-storey; exterior corridor; canopied; student; gymnasium; perspective; schoolyard; walkway |
| Orientation: | H |
| Type: | Secondary School |
| B/W or Colour: | Colour |
| Number of People: | Large group of people (11+ people) |
| Technique: | Copy space |
| People Incidental: | No |
| Point of View: | General view |
| Time of Day: | Day |
| Interior or Exterior: | Exterior |
| Photographer: | Dennis Gilbert |
| Source File Name: | DGIL-0182-0018.jpg |
| Copyright Info URL: | www.viewpictures.co.uk |