Tower Blocks UK extends our deepest sympathies following the tragic fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong, on the 26th November 2025. The fire has claimed at least 151 lives, including one firefighter, with many more injured. The blaze spread rapidly across seven 35-storey residential blocks undergoing renovation, all covered by bamboo scaffolding and protective netting. Investigations have revealed that some of the netting used did not meet fire-retardant standards, likely con

At Tower Blocks UK, we aim to provide valuable insights and resources for anyone interested in the issues surrounding high-rise residential buildings. That's why we want to recommend Up in the Air by Holly Smith, a historian and advisor to TBUK, published by Verso Press. This book offers a thoughtful look at Britain's multistorey council housing, telling the story of these buildings through the experiences of the people who live in them. In Up in the Air , Holly examines the