Giles Gilbert Scott Architect

Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, OM (9 November 1880 – 8 February 1960) was an English architect known for his work on such structures as Liverpool Cathedral, Waterloo Bridge and Battersea Power Station and designing the iconic red telephone box. Scott came from a family of architects. He was noted for his blending of Gothic tradition with modernism, making what might have been functionally designed buildings into popular landmarks.

Personal facts

Birth dateNovember 09, 1880
Birth place
Hampstead
Date of deathFebruary 08, 1960

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Architect

Significant building
House of Commons of the United Kingdom
Battersea Power Station
Liverpool Cathedral

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External resources

  1. http://www.designmuseum.org/design/giles-gilbert-scott