John Belcher (architect)
John Belcher RIBA RA (10 July 1841 – 8 November 1913) was an English architect, and president of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
John Belcher | |
|---|---|
Belcher c.1906 by Frank Dicksee, with sculpture by Hamo Thornycroft | |
| Born | 10 July 1841 Southwark, London, England |
| Died | 8 November 1913 Camberwell, London, England |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Awards | Royal Gold Medal (1907) |
| Buildings | Ashton Memorial |
He designed Chartered Accountants Hall (1890), one of the first neo-baroque buildings in London, and many of his later commissions are prime examples of lavish Edwardian municipal architecture. He was also known as a singer, cello player and conductor.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.