Sir Giles Gilbert Scott
*9. 11. 1880 – Hampstead, United Kingdom
†8. 2. 1960 – London, United Kingdom
Biography
Sir Giles Gilbert Scott came from an architectural family. He was renowned for the integration of Gothic tradition with modernism, which transformed otherwise functionally designed buildings into beloved landmarks. Among his most famous works are the New Bodleian Library, the University Library in Cambridge, Lady Margaret Hall in Oxford, Battersea Power Station, and the iconic red telephone boxes.
Sir Giles Gilbert Scott came from an architectural family. He was renowned for the integration of Gothic tradition with modernism, which transformed otherwise functionally designed buildings into beloved landmarks. Among his most famous works are the New Bodleian Library, the University Library in Cambridge, Lady Margaret Hall in Oxford, Battersea Power Station, and the iconic red telephone boxes.
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