I was surprised The Barbican wasn't mentioned.
I went there (from the US) for a trade show several years ago, and the low ceilings were oppressive. Can't imagine what the tower flats were like.
I went there (from the US) for a trade show several years ago, and the low ceilings were oppressive. Can't imagine what the tower flats were like.
[Decoder key: flat in UK = apartment in US]
Some say it is rarely used but there are currently thousands of "flats" available for rent on craigslist/sfbay, so I think it's not that rare.
Eh? Since when? Maybe compared to induction, but normal people still have either electric or gas...
Regarding life circumstances, I was thinking about my own living situation with two young kids. I can't imagine how we'd physically store all the plastic crap they have accumulated in a Barbican sized flat, let alone prepare meals or keep up with the laundry. It would require a very different lifestyle. I'm sure people do it, but you gotta really buy into it and probably spend a lot of money on activities outside of home to keep them amused. Likewise if you are a real homebody I can't see the Barbican working for you, unless that homebody-ness is accompanied by a strong liking for minimalism.