Patrick and Claudia Lynch (editors), Andy Groarke, Federico Tranfa, et al
Forthcoming Summer 2025
£25
Issue 11 of the JoCA - On Continuity: John Spence in Hackney - is a special edition dedicated mainly to the work of the little-known London architect John Spence. On Continuity describes the ethos of Spence's work at The Christchurch Estate (1969-1977) for The Crown Estate, and a series of infill sites in South Hackney - the result of enemy ordnance during World War - around the northern fringes of Victoria Park, London E9. Little is known about the elusive architect: he shunned publicity, whilst devoting himself diligently to building housing for low income workers over a thirty year period after the war. On Continuity represents an ongoing act of architectural detection, seeking out the sources of Spence's design decisions, and Issue 11 presents archival drawings and photography alongside new drawings by Lynch Architects. It also includes essays by Patrick Lynch and Andy Groarke, as well as new photography by Grant Smith and Tara Darby.