A discussion of modernist architecture in Britain wouldn’t be complete without a mention of Berthold Lubetkin, whose work ranges from Highpoint in Highgate to the cursive, abstract brilliance of the Penguin Pools at London Zoo. Here, on the Cranbrook Estate in Bethnal Green, he worked with Francis Skinner and Douglas Bailey to design six towers with playful green details and a winding staircase, a quintessential Lubetkin flourish. Elevated on the 11th floor, this creatively reimagined apartment upholds the building’s original ethos and has far-reaching views across the Regent’s Canal and Victoria Park.

Yes, a James Bond villain was named after him, but in our eyes, Ernő Goldfinger is a hero. Although best known for his work on Trellick and Balfron, Goldfinger is also the mind behind Carradale House, an iconic, Grade II-listed structure built in 1967. Its split structure and unique silhouette have made it an icon of the east London skyline. This two-bedroom apartment lies on the building’s fourth floor, with a south-facing balcony apt for a compact city garden.

Span is, perhaps, the most celebrated of all 20th-century British residential developers. Headed by Eric Lyons and Geoffrey Townsend, it has become known for its simple but effective architectural style and the landscaped grounds that surround its estates. This three-bedroom apartment is on the first floor of Marlowe Court, part of Parkleys in south-west London. Its windows capture restorative green views – and have been recently upgraded with English Heritage-approved double glazing.

Raglan Squire was inspired by Span when he designed The Heights, a leafy estate in Beckenham, south-east London. This sleek townhouse is made up of a set of staggered storeys, a dynamic arrangement that simultaneously creates gentle delineation and a sense of openness. It has a beautiful garden at the rear, with ivy-cloaked fences and a gate that gives way to a pathway to Beckenham Palace Park – home to London’s first purpose-built swimming lake.

Despite its confident modern styling, Doric Way’s name comes from an earlier, neoclassical structure that formerly stood on the site, the Euston Arch. Built in 1837, it was demolished to make room for the redeveloped Euston station in the mid-20th century. It stands today as a sequestered spot with a peaceful feel that belies its proximity to King’s Cross, Soho, and the West End. This bright maisonette takes in green views over the estate, and has been finished in a consciously understated palette that riffs on its mid-century origins.