Giles Gilbert Scott
English architect (1880–1960)
Died aged 79ScorpioUnited Kingdom
Biography
Sir Giles Gilbert Scott (9 November 1880 – 8 February 1960) was a British architect known for his work on the New Bodleian Library, Cambridge University Library, Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, Battersea Power Station, Liverpool Cathedral, and designing the iconic red telephone box.
Scott came from a family of architects. His father George Gilbert Scott Jr. was a co-founder of Watts & Co., which Scott became the second chairman of. He was noted for his blending of Gothic tradition with modernism, making what might otherwise have been functionally designed buildings into popular landmarks.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- President of the Royal Institute of British Architects
Notable works
- Liverpool Cathedral
- Church of St Paul, Liverpool
- St Columba's Cathedral
- Statue of George V
Family
- Parents
- George Gilbert Scott Jr.
- Siblings
- Adrian Gilbert Scott
Awards & honours (5)
- Order of Merit
- Knight Bachelor
- Royal Gold Medal
- Albert Medal
- Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects
Quick answers about Giles Gilbert Scott
- How old was Giles Gilbert Scott?
- Giles Gilbert Scott died on February 8, 1960 at the age of 79.
- When is Giles Gilbert Scott's birthday?
- Giles Gilbert Scott was born on November 9, 1880.
- Where was Giles Gilbert Scott born?
- Giles Gilbert Scott was born in Hampstead.
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- Giles Gilbert Scott's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
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- Giles Gilbert Scott is a citizen of United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
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- Giles Gilbert Scott is known as architect.
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