Architectu­re

Vitruvius Vitruvius- Comment on Vitruvius's work by John H. Leinard of the University of Houston's College of Engineering. Vitruvius: 1st Century BC Roman Architect Vitruvius: 1st Century BC Roman Architect- Brief biography and outline of the contents of his famous work 'De architectura' from HyperHistory Online. Viollet-le-Duc, Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, Eugène-Emmanuel- Comments on the French Gothic Revival architect, whose publications had more influence than his buildings, by Frank Derville from Art Nouveau Worl… Wikipedia: Carlos Raúl Villanueva Wikipedia: Carlos Raúl Villanueva- An illustrated biography and list of works of the most prominent Venezuelan architect of the 20th century, noted as a Modernist. Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas- UNESCO explains why this masterpiece of modern city planning, architecture and art created by the Venezuelan architect Carlos Raúl Villanueva was … Fundacion Villanueva Fundacion Villanueva- A non-profit foundation dedicated to exploring and presenting the life and work of Carlos Raul Villanueva. Includes biography, works year by year, and public… Henry van de Velde Henry van de Velde- Biography of the Belgian artist, designer and architect from Great Buildings Online, with information on the Bloemenwerf House (Belgium) and the Werkbund Theat… Aldo van Eyck Aldo van Eyck- Biogragraphy of the Dutch architect from Great Buildings Online with references, and a list of his works, with images or details of some. Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726) Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726)- Portrait and detailed biography from Malaspina of the British dramatist and architect, adapted from Encyclopedia Britannica (1911). Castle Howard Castle Howard- One of England's grandest Baroque mansions, designed for Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle, by John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor. History, images, news and vi… John Vanbrugh John Vanbrugh- Portrait and short biography of Sir John Vanbrugh from Garden Visit, mentioning his influence on the history of garden design. Grimsthorpe Castle and Gardens Grimsthorpe Castle and Gardens- The official site for this stately home in Lincolnshire, remodelled in 1715 to the design of Sir John Vanbrugh. Includes a few images and very brie… Blenheim Palace Blenheim Palace- This baroque masterpiece - a World Heritage site - was built (1705-22) for the 1st Duke of Marlborough to designs by John Vanbrugh. The official site supplies an … Alexander Greek Thomson: Antiquity Rediscovered Alexander Greek Thomson: Antiquity Rediscovered- A guide to Thomson's architectural work in Glasgow by Gerry Blaikie, part of his Glasgow and Edinburgh: A trail of two cities, ill… Alexander Thomson Alexander Thomson- Photograph of the Glaswegian architect and two pages of expandable photographs of his works from the Glasgow Guide. The John Hudson Thomas Gallery The John Hudson Thomas Gallery- Biography and list of works, many with photographs, of San Francisco Bay Area architect John Hudson Thomas (1878-1945) by Jim Stetson. Samuel Sanders Teulon (1812-73) Samuel Sanders Teulon (1812-73)- Notes on this Victorian architect and his work from Bob Speel. Louis Sullivan Louis Sullivan- A portrait photograph and biography from Prairie Styles of this innovatory architect. George Edmund Street (1824-81) George Edmund Street (1824-81)- Brief notes on the London-based architect George Street from Bob Speel. James Stirling James Stirling- Brief biography of this Scottish-born experimentalist in Great Buildings Online, with details of some of his buildings. Sir John Soane (1753-1857) Sir John Soane (1753-1857)- Brief notes on the architect John Soane, designer of the Bank of England, from Bob Speel. Sir John Soane Sir John Soane- Brief biography of this original architect in Great Buildings Online, with details of several of his works. Sir John Soane's Museum Sir John Soane's Museum- Sir John Soane's life and work (1753-1837) are displayed in his own amazing house at Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, now a museum. Smythson, Robert (1535-1614) Smythson, Robert (1535-1614)- Brief biography in Great Buildings Online, with details of his work at Wollaton Hall, Nottinghamshire. Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, Herefordshire Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, Herefordshire- This restored castle - the work of Robert Smirke, and with decoration by Augustus Pugin - is now a visitor attraction and event venue. Incl… Skipper, George John (1856-1948) Skipper, George John (1856-1948)- Brief notes on the Norwich-based architect George Skipper from Bob Speel. Wikipedia: Sinan Wikipedia: Sinan- Biography from the collaborative encyclopedia of the Ottoman chief architect for sultans Selim I, Suleiman I, Selim II and Murad III. Great Buildings Online: Sinan Great Buildings Online: Sinan- Biography of the great Turkish architect (1489-1588) with examples of his work. Diego de Siloé (c. 1495-1563) Diego de Siloé (c. 1495-1563)- Biography from the Web Gallery of Art of this Spanish architect and sculptor, who was one of the leading figures in the transition from Gothic to Re… Shaw, Richard Norman (1831-1913) Shaw, Richard Norman (1831-1913)- Brief biography in Great Buildings Online of an architect noted for his country houses in the 'Old English' and 'Queen Anne' styles, with informa… Victorian Web: Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott Victorian Web: Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott- An overview of the life and work of the Arts and Crafts architect Baillie Scott (1865-1945), with examples of his work and critical comme… M. H. Baillie-Scott M. H. Baillie-Scott- Brief biography of M. H. Baillie-Scott, architect, from Great Buildings Online. Wikipedia: George Gilbert Scott Wikipedia: George Gilbert Scott- Biography of the English Victorian architect notable for his Gothic Revival designs for public buildings. Sir George Gilbert Scott PRIBA (1811-1878) Sir George Gilbert Scott PRIBA (1811-1878)- Notes on a major British proponent of the Gothic Revival from Bob Speel. Great Buildings Online: George Gilbert Scott (1811-1878) Great Buildings Online: George Gilbert Scott (1811-1878)- Biography of the English architect dedicated to the historic preservation of medieval buildings and whose designs were in… The Catholic New World: St. Edmund Church The Catholic New World: St. Edmund Church- Photograph and description of the decorated interior of this church in Oak Park, Illinois, designed by Henry Schlacks in the English Got… Karl Friedrich Schinkel Karl Friedrich Schinkel- Brief biography of the greatest German architect of the 19th century, with a pictorial survey of the present state of his work by Rein Saariste. Part of t… El Pueblo Ribera Court, La Jolla, California El Pueblo Ribera Court, La Jolla, California- Photographs of 1923 twelve unit apartment complex. Site maintained by current resident of the property. Rudolf M. Schindler (1887-1953) Rudolf M. Schindler (1887-1953)- Profile and works of the Viennese-born architect from Great Buildings Online. Jacopo Sansovino Jacopo Sansovino- Biographical sketch and analysis of the work of the influential Renaissance architect and sculptor who shaped the core of Venice, from C.I. Gable. The Architecture of Eero Saarinen The Architecture of Eero Saarinen- Photographs from the Digital Imaging Project by Mary Ann Sullivan, Bluffton College. Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) Eero Saarinen (1910-1961)- Brief biography and major US works of the Finnish-born architect, from Great Buildings Online. Eero Saarinen Eero Saarinen- Portrait and brief biography of the son of Eliel Saarinen, concentrating on his furniture designs, with photographs, from the Scandinavian Design Company. Rickmans Gothic Architecture Rickmans Gothic Architecture- Contents page of Rickman's book 'Rickman's Gothic Architecture' (1848), illustrated with some examples of his work. From YSF Books Catalogue. Richardson, Henry Hobson (1838-86) Richardson, Henry Hobson (1838-86)- Biography and photographs of surviving Richardson buildings from 'Architecturally Speaking' by an amateur Bostonian enthusiast. Architecturally Speaking Architecturally Speaking- Photographs and history by an amateur enthusiast of extant H.H. Richardson projects, works by related architects and other Boston buildings. Henry Hobson Richardson (1838-86) Henry Hobson Richardson (1838-86)- Photos and information from the Digital Archive and American Architecture. Richardson, Henry Hobson (1838-86) Richardson, Henry Hobson (1838-86)- Biography of one of the most admired US architects in Great Buildings Online, with samples of his work and bibliography. Rich, Charles Alonzo (1854-1943) Rich, Charles Alonzo (1854-1943)- Scott Meacham's master's thesis on Rich's 1893-1914 expansion of the campus of Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, US, with many photogr… August Welby Pugin August Welby Pugin- Spartacus provides a brief biography of the Gothic Revivalist and descriptions of his major works.