"The first traditional Hindu Mandir in Europe, it was built entirely using traditional methods and for decades it was the biggest Hindu temple outside India. The society describes the temple as 'a masterpiece of exquisite Indian craftsmanship', saying that it is 'a building unlike any other in modern Britain, that has more in common with a 1,000-year-old cathedral or priory than anything else seen in the 20 th century'."
"And yet there are always more structures that could be listed and protected for future generations. Every year the 20th Century Society (C20), a charity that protects modern British architecture and design, publishes a 'Coming of Age' list that highlights exceptional buildings that have just turned 30 years old. Thirty is generally the age buildings need to reach before they become eligible to be listed by the government, on advice from Historic England."
London contains thousands of listed buildings across Grades I, II* and II, yet additional structures remain eligible for protection. The 20th Century Society publishes an annual 'Coming of Age' list to highlight exceptional buildings that have reached 30 years, the typical age for listing consideration. The 2025 selection spotlights top structures completed in 1995, ranging from an innovative cinema to a striking Manchester bridge, and includes three London sites. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Neasden Temple) is featured as the first traditional Hindu mandir in Europe, noted for traditional construction and exceptional Indian craftsmanship.
Read at Time Out London
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