Artist,who has spoken of importance of Spitalfields’ heritage, draws fierce criticism over intention for five-floor Sir David Chipperfield-designed homeWhen she bought a £4m stake in a historic quarter of east London, and Tracey Emin won local support with her plans to restore buildings and keep them in artisan spend,to support stem the tide of commercial development flooding the East End.
Seven years on, the artist’s current proposals to demolish a “charming” listed building and replace it with a purpose-built studio and home are causing ructions among residents and heritage lovers.
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Source: theguardian.com