Architecture critic Jonathan Glancey explores the enduring appeal of the world’s most famous Design Icons


In this series Jonathan takes a tour of the futuristic Lloyd’s Building in London to reveal an unexpected 18th century surprise. He also uncovers the link between Britain’s World War II fighter planes and London’s iconic Routemaster bus and explains why Parisian artists initially hated the Eiffel Tower.
PPM Production was commissioned by BBC Culture and the series premiered on bbc.com/culture.
An additional 30min programme was broadcast on BBC World News TV.

Eames Lounge Chair

Eiffel Tower

Harry Beck's London Underground Map

Routemaster Bus

Olivetti Valentine

The Lloyd’s Building
Written and presented by
JONATHAN GLANCEY
JONATHAN GLANCEY
Assistant producer
NEAL WALLACE
NEAL WALLACE
Produced & Directed by
PETER PRICE
PETER PRICE