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The Smithsons were the first to coin the phrase "streets in the sky", a term that from benign beginnings came to mean grim apocalyptic visions of crime-studded sink estates. Though their utopianism was at odds with the city's harsh realities, and despite a relatively small number of completed projects, the couple had a significant impact on London's landscape and, during the talk, architect Maxwell Hutchinson will discuss their legacy.
The Architects Who Built London: Alison and Peter Smithson, at the Royal Institution, W1S 4BS (map), Monday 6th April, 8pm. Tickets £10/£5, including a drink.