Sir Giles Gilbert Scott OM RA
(1880-1960)
architect, Royal Academician, Knight Bachelor (from 1924), and Order of Merit recipient (from 1944)
Died aged c. 80
Wikidata WikipediaSir Giles Gilbert Scott OM RA FRIBA (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. 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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Commemorated on 2 plaques
Sir Giles Gilbert Scott 1880-1960 architect designed this house and lived here 1926-1960
Chester House, Clarendon Place, Westminster, W2, London, United Kingdom where they designed and lived
Telephone kiosk circa 1927 (pavement nearby) K4 style "The Vermillion Giant" Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott Only fifty were made and this is believed to be one of only four examples known to survive Listed - Grade II
12 Church Street, Frodsham, United Kingdom where they designed