Highpoint I and II, the pair of white modernist apartment blocks on Highgate Hill, are more than architectural curiosities; they are long-running engines for Highgate’s quiet arts and heritage culture. Completed in 1935 and 1938 for Sigmund Gestetner’s firm and designed by émigré architect Berthold Lubetkin with structural engineer Ove Arup, they introduced an unprecedented kind of collective living to north London, one that has consistently attracted residents involved in ar

Highpoint I and II stand as twin sentinels on Highgate Hill, modernist icons that have shaped the neighborhood's identity for nearly a century. Designed by Berthold Lubetkin in the 1930s, these white concrete towers were conceived as luxurious "vertical villas," blending radical architecture with the village's leafy seclusion. Today, they embody Highgate's enduring tension between preservation and the pressures of contemporary London life.​ Modernist Pioneers on the Ridge Hig

High Point is listed by English Heritage as a Grade I building, a structure of significant architectural importance, designed by Berthold Lubetkin, a pioneer of the British Modernist Movement, circa 1936. This recently decorated spacious 4/5 bedroom apartment, consisting of 1743 ft apartment is arranged over 2 floors with a private lift entrance directly into the apartment, opening out to an impressive and versatile 26’2 x 25’8 open plan reception dining area which features i

This video captures stunning aerial views of Highpoint through a drone's perspective, showcasing its impressive scale and grand expanse. The footage highlights the vastness and architectural layout of Highpoint, offering viewers a breathtaking and comprehensive visual experience from above.

This video provides a comparative analysis of two influential modernist apartment buildings: Highpoint One in London, designed by Berthold Lubetkin, and the Hansaviertel Apartments in Berlin, designed by Alvar Aalto. It highlights how both projects responded to the devastation and housing needs following the world wars, showcasing architectural solutions that emphasized hope, healing, and community. The video details design features such as open foyers, communal spaces, abund

Highpoint II wasn’t just Lubetkin’s masterpiece from the outside - his own penthouse proves he could make Modernism sing from floor to ceiling. Health care centres, high rises and even penguin pools; Berthold Lubetkin left an enduring legacy across London.  But the Modernist  architect’s own Highgate apartment is where he really shone. Lubetkin designed the Highpoint housing complex for local entrepreneur Sigmund Gestetner. The two glistening early International Style structu

This Open City video spotlights Highpoint, one of London's most celebrated examples of council housing and modern residential architecture. Highpoint is admired for its innovative design, spacious interiors, and emphasis on comfortable urban living, serving as a key reference point in discussions about quality public housing in London. Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@opencity_uk/video/7278681792075402529 .

Perched on Highgate Ridge, the modernist landmark Highpoint I earns its Grade I status by melding architectural innovation, social ambition and rare preservation into a nationally significant masterpiece. In the United Kingdom, the process of “listing” buildings serves as a formal means of recognising and protecting structures that are of significant architectural or historic interest. The current statutory basis for listing is found in the Planning (Listed Buildings and Cons

Highpoint I broke new ground in concrete wall construction, using innovative techniques that were possible only because the project was built outside of restrictive LCC regulations. Highpoint I, designed by Ove Arup in partnership with architect Berthold Lubetkin, stands as a landmark in modernist architecture and structural design. The project, located in Highgate, north London, received attention in the Architects’ Journal  for its innovative approach to reinforced concrete

Thomas Diehl, University of Houston. Originally published as a scholarly study of Berthold Lubetkin’s architectural philosophy, this article examines how Highpoint One  and Highpoint Two  (London, 1930s) express the tension between social idealism and aesthetic transformation within modern architecture. Link: https://www.jstor.org/stable/1425413 .  In the 1930s, Berthold Lubetkin, a Russian-born architect working in London, emerged as one of modern architecture’s most visiona

Nestled atop Highgate Hill, Highpoint N6 is not just an icon of modernist architecture - it’s a living, breathing testament to the enduring power of thoughtful design to shape community life. More than 85 years after Berthold Lubetkin drew his first plans, residents here still enjoy a lifestyle that feels ahead of its time, where architecture and community spirit are intimately intertwined. Modernist Highpoint image - VOXDUST A Vertical Garden City When Highpoint was built in

J.G. Ballard's dystopian novel High-Rise delves into the complex interplay between modernist architecture, social class, and the...