Harnessing the power of the design boom, the family begins to work with architects and designers who are starting to establish themselves on the national stage. This is a key factor in the business moving towards a more contemporary style and production taking on a more industrial nature. 1930...
CBS Chicago web producerCHICAGO (CBS/AP)From the arts and sports to politics and activism, 2021 saw the loss of some notable Chicagoans who helped define the culture of the city for generations.Here is a look at 25 notable Chicagoans who passed away this year.Virgil Abloh: Designer(Credit: ...
These are the RIBA Royal Gold Medal winners since 1980, recognized as the UK’s highest honor for architecture.
Known in later life as 'Middle Scott', he was the eldest son of Sir George Gilbert Scott, and father of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and Adrian Gilbert Scott, all also architects. The last years of his life after the death of his father were marred by mental instability and excessive drinking...
Paul R. Williams was a member of the joint-venture design team for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) project, participating in the overall design of the airport as part of a collaborative group of architects. Frank Sinatra’s Home ...
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Angeles. “He always loved art and architecture,” Hudson said, “but a high school teacher told him that black people did not become architects because black people couldn’t afford to hire architects.” That may have been when Williams decided to design houses for the rich, she speculated....
, dating between 1828 and 1830, was one of their notable works. Lewis Cubitt (who married his sister Sophia in 1830) was amongst those who worked at the practice before setting up on his own. Both were amongst the co-founders of what became the Royal Institute of British Architects....
Thompson, a Washington D.C. native, was one of the chief architects behind Blige’s 1994 albumMy Lifeand was the focus of a recent Amazon documentary centered around the creation of the album. In all, Thompson produced hit records such as The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Big Poppa,” Nas’...
In 1669, King Charles II hired Wren to oversee the reconstruction of all the royal works (government buildings). Notable Buildings 1670-1683: St. Mary Le Bow, at Cheapside, London, UK 1671-1677: Monument to the Great Fire of London, with Robert Hooke 1671-1681: St. Nicholas Cole Abbe...