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Berthold Lubetkin (1901–1990) was a pioneering architect and key figure in modernist architecture, renowned for bringing avant-garde design principles to Britain. Born in Tbilisi, Georgia, he studied in Paris before moving to London, where he founded the architectural practice Tecton. Lubetkin’s most notable works include the Penguin Pool at London Zoo and the Finsbury Health Centre, both exemplifying his belief in architecture’s power to improve society. His designs, characterized by bold geometric forms and innovative use of materials, remain iconic in the history of 20th-century architecture.
In 1934, Berthold Lubetkin and the Tecton Group completed the Penguin Pool in the world’s oldest zoo: the London Zoo. The complex also features a unique collection of buildings that…
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