A visit to Victor Pasmore's pavilion seemed necessary after knowing it only as an image but referring regularly. It looks quite odd at first, like something ancient that has time-travelled. I think it's because it is in such a bad state of repair (it reminded me of the Parthenon) and all the houses and grass around are maintained. We imagined the utopia and like it, however the balcony entrance has been walled up and the steps taken away. It might have still worked if it had been looked after. We both agreed about the obviously vantage point for youths to hang out etc but thought it would still be a good space to use if opened up for special occasions/fete days...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Pavilion
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