Isokon Gallery

The Isokon Gallery is a small gallery housed in the former garage of the Isokon Building, tells the story of the building and its amazing former residents, which included Agatha Christie, writer, László Moholy-Nagy, painter, as well as several Soviet spies. Originally known as Lawn Road Flats, the Isokon Building, is an elegant art deco building, commissioned by Jack Prichard, owner of the Isokon furniture company, and designed by Wells Coates. Opening in 1934, the flats were small, minimalist in design and came furnished. Also it was the first time reinforced concrete was used in British domestic architecture. The flats also had its own bar and restaurant, which was at one time was run by Philip Harben, one of the first TV cooks. For 2021, there is a special Agatha Christie exhibition, which is utterly fascinating. The gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays only, 11am till 4pm. It closes during the winter months. It's free to visit.