Basil Spence
Basil Spence (1907–1976) was a British architect.
Also recorded as Sir Basil Urwin Spence; Basil Urwin Spence; Sir Basil Spence; Basil, Sir Spence; Sir Spence; Basil Spence Sir.
Basil Spence in brief
- Born
- 1907
- Died
- 1976
- Known for
- architect
- Place of birth
- Mumbai
Overview
Born at Mumbai in 1907, died at Yaxley in 1976.
In detail
Basil Spence studied at Edinburgh College of Art and George Watson's College. the recorded working language is English.
The authority associates the name with brutalist architecture.
Employment is recorded with University of Leeds, Edwin Lutyens and Edinburgh College of Art. Positions recorded include President of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts.
Works named in the authority record are Coventry Cathedral and Beehive.
Work by Basil Spence is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art and Herbert Art Gallery and Museum.
Distinctions recorded are Order of Merit, Officer of the Order of the British Empire and Royal Designer for Industry.
Sources
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- 1.
“Basil Spence”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1172126: Basil Spence
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