Roger Walters
Sir Roger Talbot Walters, CBE, FRIBA, FI Struct E, (1917-2010) was a British architect noted for his role in a number of major post-war projects in London from the Thames Barrier to the redevelopment of Covent Garden. He also worked on a number of housing developments across London, including the Palace Road Estate in Tulse Hill, and Brentford Dock and Marina.
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Roger Walters
- Name
- Sir Roger Walters
- Born
- 31 March 1917
- Birthplace
- Chorleywood, Hertfordshire
- Died
- 11 September 2010
- Place of death
- London
- Education
- Architectural Association School of Architecture, Liverpool School of Architecture
- Awards
- Good Design in Housing Awards (1971)
- Occupation
- architect
- Known for
- Thames Barrier
- Honours
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire · Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects · Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Languages
- English
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Sir Roger Talbot Walters, CBE, FRIBA, FI Struct E, (1917-2010) was a British architect noted for his role in a number of major post-war projects in London from the Thames Barrier to the redevelopment of Covent Garden. He also worked on a number of housing developments across London, including the Palace Road Estate in Tulse Hill, and Brentford Dock and Marina.
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Roger Walters (1917–2010) was an architect. The architect was born in Chorleywood and died in London. Roger Walters was educated at University of Liverpool.
Among the works is Thames Barrier. Languages used include English. Honours include Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
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Roger Walters studied at University of Liverpool. The recorded working language is English. Works named in the authority record are Thames Barrier. Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects and Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
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• Name — Sir Roger Walters • Born — 31 March 1917 • Birthplace — Chorleywood, Hertfordshire • Died — 11 September 2010 • Place of death — London • Education — Architectural Association School of Architecture, Liverpool School of Architecture • Practice — London County Council Architects Department • Significant Buildings — Thames Barrier, London Covent Garden redevelopment Perronet House, London • Awards — Good Design in Housing Awards (1971)
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Roger Walters was born on 31 March 1917.
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Roger Walters died on 11 September 2010.
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- 1.History.
- 2.Publications, Europa. International Who's Who 2004. Psychology Press. 2003. 9781857432176.
- 3.Palace Road Estate Residents Association.
- 4.About Brentford Dock.
- 5.Sir Roger Walters: Architect whose projects included the Thames Barrier and who pioneered the concept of public consultation. The Independent. 3 November 2010.
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Roger Walters received Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects and Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Recorded as having received Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects and Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
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