[1][2][3][4] The Le Corbusier-influenced buildings were the architects' first major project working together and cemented their reputation as leaders amongst the Brutalist movement.

[7][8] Langham House Close was the inaugural built design project of the partnership of Gowan and Stirling in 1955.

[1] Stirling's large block lies nearest Langham House with three communal stairwells providing access to six flats each.

Each has a central fireplace with back boiler and linen cupboard set in exposed stock brick with concrete lintels and shelves repeating the exterior surface themes on a smaller scale.

[1] In 1966 architectural critic Ian Nairn described the development as the first building in a new tough style which was as much a reaction against well-meaning vacuity as the Angry plays and novels.