Capturing Space

If you ever visit or pass Kensington in London, you're sure to notice Trellick Tower - the famous Brutalist-style multi-storey block of flats designed by prolific architect Erno Goldfinger. This short documentary covers a brief history of the building, and what its residents have to say about it.

The film has interviews with five residents and the concierge, but there is nothing particularly intriguing in what they say - other than its reputation as a crime-magnet. The concierge recalls passed-on stories, comparing it to Dracula's castle, and "the ghost is going to get you". The photography is nice, but I recall a far more interesting documentary on Channel 4 covering the history of the building which was much more evocative.

Capturing Space simply doesn't do what its title suggests. It fills space rather than capturing an interesting perspective on the building.