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Giles Gilbert Scott: UK Master Architect

Postby germainebull » 22 Nov 2025, 05:32

This guy Giles Gilbert Scott was a very influential architect in England. He was born in 1880 and died in 1960 but his legacy is still fresh. The guy combined Gothic vibes with modern style and created buildings that are still impressive today. Liverpool Cathedral is one of his greatest works and people are still amazed by its scale.

Now the most impressive thing is the iconic red telephone box that everyone associates with London. That design of his has become a symbol of UK culture. He was also involved in Battersea Power Station and Cambridge University Library. It's like he knew the balance between classic and futuristic. Giles was a real legend of architecture and his works remain timeless.
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Re: Giles Gilbert Scott: UK Master Architect

Postby Fergal » 25 Nov 2025, 06:51

Have you personally seen any of his work germainebull?
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Re: Giles Gilbert Scott: UK Master Architect

Postby germainebull » 26 Dec 2025, 11:42

Yea. I once toured the Lady Margaret Hall Chapel in Oxford.
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