John Soane
Architect
1753 – 1837
Who was John Soane?
Sir John Soane RA was an English architect who specialised in the Neo-Classical style. The son of a bricklayer, he rose to the top of his profession, becoming professor of architecture at the Royal Academy and an official architect to the Office of Works. He received a knighthood in 1831.
His architectural works are distinguished by their clean lines, massing of simple form, decisive detailing, careful proportions and skilful use of light sources. The influence of his work, coming at the end of the Georgian era, was swamped by the revival styles of the 19th century. It was not until the late 19th century that the influence of Sir John's architecture was widely felt.
His best-known work was the Bank of England, a building which had a widespread effect on commercial architecture. He also designed Dulwich Picture Gallery, which, with its top-lit galleries, was a major influence on the planning of subsequent art galleries and museums. His main legacy is Sir John Soane's Museum, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, London.
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- Born
- Sep 10, 1753
Reading - Also known as
- Sir John Soane
- Nationality
- England
- Profession
- Education
- Royal Academy of Arts
( - 1776)
- Royal Academy of Arts
- Employment
- Henry Holland
- Professor of Architecture, Royal Academy of Arts
(1806 - )
- Lived in
- Reading
- Lincoln's Inn Fields
( - 1837)
- Died
- Jan 20, 1837
London - Resting place
- St Giles in the Fields
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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