A clash of the titans was avoided by an intelligent Monocle 24 radio debate between Robert Soning, COO of Londonewcastle and Nigel Barker, London Planner & Conservation Officer for English Heritage on the subject of Demolition: When is it time to clear it all away and start afresh?

The debate focuses on those who decide when to list buildings, those who build new, and the artists, activists and architects that are taking action.

NB: “Each owner should be regarded as a custodian.”

RS: “There is tension, but English Heritage is vital in cities like London. Each area and building should be judged on its own merits…”

RS: “There is a long hard process to go through and it’s not for the faint hearted.”

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