An 11-storey residential tower block standing at the Elephant and Castle roundabout, Perronet House represents mid-twentieth-century approaches to urban housing in London.
At a glance
Perronet House is a council housing tower block located adjacent to the northern roundabout of the Elephant and Castle interchange. The eleven-storey structure serves as a residential building in this major south London transport hub.
History
The building was constructed as part of post-war housing initiatives in London, reflecting the period’s emphasis on tower blocks as solutions to urban accommodation needs.
What you see
The structure rises eleven storeys above the busy roundabout. Its position at this major transport intersection makes it a prominent landmark in the Elephant and Castle landscape.
Cultural significance
Perronet House exemplifies mid-twentieth-century residential architecture and urban planning philosophy in London, representing the era’s faith in high-rise council housing as a response to the city’s housing challenges.
Key facts
- Location: Adjacent to the northern roundabout of Elephant and Castle, London
- Height: 11 storeys
- Type: Council residential tower block
- Coordinates: 51.4958, -0.1019
Practical information & getting there
Perronet House is situated at the Elephant and Castle, one of London’s major transport interchanges served by the Northern Line, Bakerloo Line, and multiple bus routes. The location is highly accessible by public transport.
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