125 Park Road, Regent’s Park, London, by Terry Farrell and Nicholas Grimshaw, 1968
Nicholas Grimshaw, who has died aged 85, was known for his ambitious, thrillingly futuristic buildings that were nevertheless grounded by a deep knowledge of engineering and craft. This first building of his was referred to by taxi drivers as the Biscuit Tin, or the Sardine Can
Photograph: Jeffrey Blackler/Alamy