Architectu­re

Inigo Jones (1573-1652) Inigo Jones (1573-1652)- Biography from Infoplease Encyclopedia of the architect who introduced the Palladian style to England, with reference. Inigo Jones (1573-1652) Inigo Jones (1573-1652)- Great Buildings Online provides a brief biography of the English architect who embraced the Renaissance ideas of Palladio, with images and information on … The Architecture of Thomas Jefferson The Architecture of Thomas Jefferson- Jefferson (1743-1826), 3rd President of the USA, was an able and influential Neo-Classical architect. Portrait, works, drawings and bibliogra… The Architecture of Thomas Jefferson The Architecture of Thomas Jefferson- Photographs by and commentary by Mary Ann Sullivan from her Digital Imaging Project. The Architecture of Thomas Jefferson The Architecture of Thomas Jefferson- Photographs by Prof. Jeffery Howe of Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, from the Digital Archive of American Archi… Jefferson, Thomas (1742-1826) Jefferson, Thomas (1742-1826)- Brief biography of the 3rd President of the USA and samples of his work, with references, in Great Buildings Online. Telfair Museum of Art Telfair Museum of Art- Images and history of the neoclassical mansion designed by English architect William Jay for Alexander Telfair and also the Owens-Thomas House designed by J… William Jay, Architect William Jay, Architect- The career of a young Regency architect in America. Illustrated biography by Kelly-Denslow and Associates. Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971)- Photograph and biography of Denmark's leading International Style architect and designer, from Scandinaviandesign.com. Wikipedia: Isidore of Miletus Wikipedia: Isidore of Miletus- Brief biography of the joint architect of the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul. Isidoros and Anthemios (6th Century) Isidoros and Anthemios (6th Century)- Joint biography of the architects of the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, provided by Great Buildings Online from Adolf K Placzek, Macmillan Encyclope… Wikipedia: Imhotep Wikipedia: Imhotep- Brief biography of the first architect known by name to written history. Imhotep 3rd Dynasty Imhotep 3rd Dynasty- Brief biography of the Ancient Egyptian official best known as the architect of the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, with photograph and description of the pyramid, f… Imhotep (2635-2595 BC) Imhotep (2635-2595 BC)- Brief biography of the Ancient Egyptian architect responsible for the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, from Great Buildings Online, which quotes its source. Kunst Haus Wien Kunst Haus Wien- The museum in Vienna dedicated to the work of Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Visitor information, news and biography of the Austrian architect and artist. Victor Horta Victor Horta- Great Buildings Online provides a brief biography and list of works of the Belgian architect who was at the forefront of Art Nouveau. The Autrique House The Autrique House- First major "Modern Style" design by Victor Horta (1893). Presentation of the house in Brussels and its renovation by Schuiten and Peeters. Wikipedia: Villard de Honnecourt Wikipedia: Villard de Honnecourt- A biography of the 13th-century Frenchman who may have been an itinerant master-builder, illustrated with a possible self-portrait from his portf… Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956)- Great Buildings Online presents a profile of this Viennese architect, a pupil of Otto Wagner, and examples of his works. St Alfege Church, Greenwich St Alfege Church, Greenwich- The official site includes a history and photograph of this church rebuilt in 1718 to the designs of Nicholas Hawksmoor. Barbelith: Hawksmoor Barbelith: Hawksmoor- Catherine Wright discusses the life and architecture of Nicholas Hawksmoor, asking why his churches prompt thoughts of gloom and mystery. Includes a gazettee… Nicholas Hawksmoor (1661-1736) Nicholas Hawksmoor (1661-1736)- A biography of this major figure of English Baroque with examples of his work from Great Buildings Online. The Friends of Christ Church Spitalfields The Friends of Christ Church Spitalfields- The charity leading the restoration of Nicholas Hawksmoor's masterpiece. Includes a biography, history, description and photographs and … Hansom, Joseph Aloysius (1803-82) Hansom, Joseph Aloysius (1803-82)- Brief notes on the Victorian architect Joseph Hansom (of Hansom cab fame) from Bob Speel. Hector Guimard Hector Guimard- Notes on the French Art Nouveau architect, with photographs of his some of his work, by Frank Derville from Art Nouveau World Wide. Hector Guimard (1867-1942) Hector Guimard (1867-1942)- Biography, bibliography and samples of the work of the best-known French Art Nouveau architect from Great Buildings Online. Walter Gropius (1883-1969) Walter Gropius (1883-1969)- Biography of the pioneer of the International Modern style and influential head of the Bauhaus school, with samples of his work in Great Buildings Onli… Walter Burley Griffin Walter Burley Griffin- A portrait photograph and biography from Prairie Styles of this architect of the Prairie School who worked in the US and Australia. Walter Burley Griffin: In His Own Right Walter Burley Griffin: In His Own Right- Companion site to the PBS film. Biography, photographs, and interviews concerning Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahoney Griffin and the… Marion Mahony Marion Mahony- A portrait photograph and biography from Prairie Styles of this architect of the Prairie School who worked in the US and Australia. Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Greene Charles Sumner Greene and Henry Mather Greene- Extensive list by Tim May of current buildings and demolished buildings designed by the Greene brothers. Gamble House Gamble House- The masterpiece of the Arts and Crafts Movement in America, designed by Charles and Henry Greene for David Gamble. Photographs, drawing, description and visitor info… Olrig House Olrig House- Caithness Community site with a history of this house at Casteltown with an idiosyncratic gate lodge attributed to Sir James Gowans. Bruce Goff Bruce Goff- Brief biography of the individualistic American architect from Great Buildings Online, with information about the Bavinger and Colmorgan residences. Gaudí and Barcelona Club Gaudí and Barcelona Club- Club devoted to the architect, with information on his work, plus events and membership information. The Barcelona of Antoni Gaudí The Barcelona of Antoni Gaudí- Illustrated, descriptive list of the extraordinary works in Barcelona of this important modernist, from All About Spain. Antonio Gaudí Antonio Gaudí- Biography and bibliography of the architect who dotted Barcelona with monuments to his astonishing imagination, with photographs of his work, in Great Buildings Onl… Gaudi Designer Gaudi Designer- Brief biography; photos and information about selected works. Gaudí: The Man and His Works Gaudí: The Man and His Works- Biography, works, and words of Antoni Gaudí, the great Catalan architect, assembled by Josep Maria Tarragona. Sagrada Familia, Spain Sagrada Familia, Spain- Official site of the astonishing unfinished church in Barcelona designed by Gaudí. History, description, symbolism and interactive panoramas. English, Cast… Gaudi 2002 Barcelona Gaudi 2002 Barcelona- The official site of international Gaudi year has information on the architect and his works, Barcelona, and special events during 2002. Image galleries. Bib… Buckminster Fuller: Thinking out Loud Buckminster Fuller: Thinking out Loud- TV program by wNetStation, New York. Clips and quotes. Video cassette for sale. Gallery of expandable thumbnails of major works. Nature's Invisible Architecture Nature's Invisible Architecture- Treatise on the art and science of Buckminster Fuller by Bonnie Goldstein DeVarco, with numerous links and references. Buckminster Fuller Institute Buckminster Fuller Institute- Provides a biography and bibliography of Fuller and images and descriptions of his inventions. Includes geodesic domes, Synergetics, and Design Scien… The Bucky Fuller Travelling Miracle Medicine Show The Bucky Fuller Travelling Miracle Medicine Show- Buckminster Fuller's description of his inventions with pictures of Fuller. Dymaxion Projection Animation Dymaxion Projection Animation- The earth, as represented by Buckminster Fuller's icosahedral projection. R. Buckminster Fuller's Synergetics R. Buckminster Fuller's Synergetics- A technical treatise, reaching book length, about many of the ideas developed by Fuller. Illustrated with 32 color plates and six drawings. Geodesic Domes Geodesic Domes- Ray-traced picture of a dome and links to information about Buckminster Fuller. The Fuller Map The Fuller Map- Buckminster Fuller's ideas about geometry, architecture, cartography, and cognition in an analytical framework. Includes references for further study. US Pavilion at Expo '67 US Pavilion at Expo '67- Photographs, discussion and sources on the geodesic dome designed by Buckminster Fuller and Shoji Sadao at Montreal, Canada, in 1967, from Great Buildings…