“bold simplicity threaded by an odd streak of vanity”
Jenners Flats, as they were originally known, are among the most elegant and recognisable purpose built flats in the city. They were the last word in elegant sophistication and were factored by the department store favoured by ladies who lunch.
Designed by Robert Hurd and Andrew Neil, Ravelston Garden is a rare and striking example of Art Deco design with a category A listing by Historic Scotland.
(Summarise section from Charles McKean.) Charles McKean puts the building of Ravelston Garden flats within the context of the post war Scotland, and a housing shortage. The traditional city of crammed tenements, which were seen to be the cause of disease and antisocial behaviour, was to be replaced by a “Garden City” with more space and aesthetically designed.
Ravelston Garden flats were factored by Jenners which was also an upmarket department store in Edinburgh.
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Ravelston Garden flats were designated category ‘A Listing’ by Historic Scotland in 1991. This is the highest award that is reserved for buildings of “national and international importance”. This means that no internal or external changes, can be made without planning approval by the relevant authorities.
https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB30264#summary