A trip to the doctors near London Bridge station was far more entertaining than I thought it would be. Next to the hospital is St Olaf House, completed in 1931 by English architect Goodhart-Rendel. The closer you get, the better it looks as colours and decorative details emerge: a cartoon-like representation of King Olave, gold leaf lettering, coats of arms, and lush black marble. The zigzag pattern on and above the main door remind me of the geometric patterns you find on Norman architecture. I wonder if that was the idea? Once through the front door, you’re definitely in the 1930s, looking at wood-panelled lifts and a quirky, brushed aluminium bannister. This place is so extraordinary close-up and yet I must have passed it umpteen times before without noticing it. Too busy dodging commuters and running away from noisy ambulances, no doubt.

      (Taken February 2016 at St Olaf House, Tooley Street, London Bridge)