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New Somerset House, London

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Description: New Somerset House, London
TitleNew Somerset House, London
Creator nameChambers, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation datec. 1775–1801
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
MaterialsUnknown
LocationHer Majesty's Stationery Office
Accession numberUnknown
SubjectsArchitecture--England--LondonArchitecture--Designs and plans
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Chapter 8. Permutations of the Pigeonhole: Architecture as Memory
Dell Upton
Description: Another City: Urban Life and Urban Spaces in the New American Republic
Another City: Urban Life and Urban Spaces in the New American Republic
~In the early republic merchants lived by their memories, for trade was a thoroughly personal activity. They took intense pride in their involvement in their businesses, and they tended to limit their scope to that of which they could maintain an intimate grasp. As...
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Dell Upton
PublisherYale University Press
Copyright© 2008 by Dell Upton
Related print edition pages: pp.180-202
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Chapter subject tags:Banks and bankingArchitecture, Modern--19th centuryPublic buildings--United StatesInterpersonal relationsCities and towns--United States--History--19th century

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Description: Section of York House, Pall Mall
Section of York House, Pall Mall
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameChambers, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1759
Object typeDrawing
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, London
Section of York House, Pall Mall
Section of York House, Pall Mall
Description: Highpoint One, London, plans of the two apartment types and a longitudinal section...
Highpoint One, London, plans of the two apartment types and a longitudinal section of the building
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameLubetkin, Berthold
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1934–1935
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, London
Highpoint One, London, plans of the two...
Highpoint One, London, plans of the two apartment types and a longitudinal section of the building
Description: Highpoint One, London, detailed drawings of the bathrooms and steel fenestration...
Highpoint One, London, detailed drawings of the bathrooms and steel fenestration (top) and of the steel-framed wardrobe fittings and steel flashing (bottom)
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameLubetkin, Berthold
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1934–1935
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationJohn Allan Collection
Highpoint One, London, detailed drawings...
Highpoint One, London, detailed drawings of the bathrooms and steel fenestration (top) and of the steel-framed wardrobe fittings and steel flashing (bottom)
Description: Royal Festival Hall, Festival of Britain, diagrammatic perspectives
Royal Festival Hall, Festival of Britain, diagrammatic perspectives
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameMoro, Peter;Martin, Leslie
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern); British (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1951
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationJohn Allan Collection
Royal Festival Hall, Festival of...
Royal Festival Hall, Festival of Britain, diagrammatic perspectives
Description: Highpoint One, London, view of the building under construction together with an...
Highpoint One, London, view of the building under construction together with an axonometric of double-sided climbing formwork in timber
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameLubetkin, Berthold
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1934–1935
Object typeArchitecture
LocationJohn Allan Collection
Highpoint One, London, view of the...
Highpoint One, London, view of the building under construction together with an axonometric of double-sided climbing formwork in timber
Description: Highpoint One, London, axonometrics
Highpoint One, London, axonometrics
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameLubetkin, Berthold
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1934–1935
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, London
Highpoint One, London, axonometrics
Highpoint One, London, axonometrics
Description: Section through Osterley House from West to East
Section through Osterley House from West to East
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1761
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsInk, paper
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
https://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/object/771559
Accession numberNT 771559
Section through Osterley House from West...
Section through Osterley House from West to East
Description: Penguin Pool, London Zoo, plan
Penguin Pool, London Zoo, plan
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameLubetkin, Berthold
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1933–1934
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationJohn Allan Collection
Penguin Pool, London Zoo, plan
Penguin Pool, London Zoo, plan
Description: Survey of the south front of Osterley
Survey of the south front of Osterley
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1760
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and pencil on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/OBJECT5331
Accession numberSM Adam volume 43/94
Survey of the south front of Osterley
Survey of the south front of Osterley
Description: Elevation of a country house, probably Devonshire House
Elevation of a country house, probably Devonshire House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William; Unknown
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern); Unknown
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1726
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink with grey wash over indications in graphite
Dimensions30.3 × 41 cm
LocationAshmolean Museum, University of Oxford
http://collections.ashmolean.org/collection/search/per_page/25/offset/50/sort_by/relevance/object/131049
Accession numberWA1943.128
Elevation of a country house, probably...
Elevation of a country house, probably Devonshire House
Description: Preliminary (unexecuted) design for the hall, Syon House
Preliminary (unexecuted) design for the hall, Syon House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1761
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and wash within a single ruled border on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES99553
Accession numberSM Adam volume 39/3
Preliminary (unexecuted) design for the...
Preliminary (unexecuted) design for the hall, Syon House
Description: Gorilla House, London Zoo, axonometric
Gorilla House, London Zoo, axonometric
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameLubetkin, Berthold
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1932–1933
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationJohn Allan Collection
Gorilla House, London Zoo, axonometric
Gorilla House, London Zoo, axonometric
Description: Highpoint One, London, plans of the entry level and a typical floor of two- and...
Highpoint One, London, plans of the entry level and a typical floor of two- and three-bedroom apartments
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameLubetkin, Berthold
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1934–1935
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, London
Highpoint One, London, plans of the...
Highpoint One, London, plans of the entry level and a typical floor of two- and three-bedroom apartments
Description: Sainsbury Warehouse, cross section and view from below showing window-cleaning...
Sainsbury Warehouse, cross section and view from below showing window-cleaning track
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameWilliams, Owen
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1931–1933
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsSlab concrete
LocationLondon
Sainsbury Warehouse, cross section and...
Sainsbury Warehouse, cross section and view from below showing window-cleaning track
Description: View of the library, Osterley Park
View of the library, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
View of the library, Osterley Park
View of the library, Osterley Park
Description: View of the library, 20 St James's Square
View of the library, 20 St James's Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation datec. 1910
Object typeArchitecture
Location20 St James's Square, London
View of the library, 20 St James's...
View of the library, 20 St James's Square
Description: Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston, section through the cantilevered curtain wall
Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston, section through the cantilevered curtain wall
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameWilliams, Owen
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1930–1932
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationPublished in Architecture + Urbanism, March 1983
Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston,...
Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston, section through the cantilevered curtain wall
Description: The east end of the ante-room, Lansdowne House
The east end of the ante-room, Lansdowne House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1920–1930
Object typeArchitecture
LocationLansdowne House, London
The east end of the ante-room, Lansdowne...
The east end of the ante-room, Lansdowne House
Description: The staircase, Osterley Park
The staircase, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation datec. 1765–1768
Object typeArchitecture
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
The staircase, Osterley Park
The staircase, Osterley Park
Description: Gorilla House, London Zoo, view of the outdoor cage with a rotating wall that may be...
Gorilla House, London Zoo, view of the outdoor cage with a rotating wall that may be closed in winter
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameLubetkin, Berthold
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1932–1933
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsConcrete, steel
LocationLondon
Gorilla House, London Zoo, view of the...
Gorilla House, London Zoo, view of the outdoor cage with a rotating wall that may be closed in winter
Description: Ground and first-floor plans of 20 St James's Square
Ground and first-floor plans of 20 St James's Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1779
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, London; Sir John Soane's Museum, London; Adam, Robert, The Works in architecture of Robert and James Adam, vol. II (1779), pt. II, pl. I
Ground and first-floor plans of 20 St...
Ground and first-floor plans of 20 St James's Square
Description: Design for a villa
Design for a villa
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Drafted by Stephen Wright
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1749
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationSotheby's Picture Library
Design for a villa
Design for a villa
Description: Plan of the principal Story (ground-floor) of Sion House
Plan of the principal Story (ground-floor) of Sion House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation datec. 1768
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationAdam, Robert, The Works in architecture of Robert and James Adam, vol. 1 (1778), pt. 1, pl. V
Plan of the principal Story...
Plan of the principal Story (ground-floor) of Sion House
Description: Board Room of the Treasury Building
Board Room of the Treasury Building
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1733–1737
Object typeArchitecture
LocationLondon Metropolitan Archives
Accession numberSC/PHL/01/465
Board Room of the Treasury Building
Board Room of the Treasury Building
Description: A reconstruction of the ground and first-floor plans of the early eighteenth-century...
A reconstruction of the ground and first-floor plans of the early eighteenth-century house, Derby House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
A reconstruction of the ground and...
A reconstruction of the ground and first-floor plans of the early eighteenth-century house, Derby House
Description: The dining room, Lansdowne House
The dining room, Lansdowne House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1900–1925
Object typeArchitecture
LocationLansdowne House, London
The dining room, Lansdowne House
The dining room, Lansdowne House
Description: Elevation of the proposed north front of Nostell
Elevation of the proposed north front of Nostell
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1776
Object typeDrawing
LocationNational Trust, Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Elevation of the proposed north front of...
Elevation of the proposed north front of Nostell
Description: Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston, construction details of the mushroom column...
Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston, construction details of the mushroom column structures and the curtain wall
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameWilliams, Owen
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1930–1932
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationPublished in A. Roth, Die neue Architecktur (Zurich, 1940)
Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston,...
Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston, construction details of the mushroom column structures and the curtain wall
Description: Elevations of the north and south fronts of Luton Hoo
Elevations of the north and south fronts of Luton Hoo
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation date1771
Object typePrint
LocationAdam, Robert, The Works in architecture of Robert and James Adam, vol. I (1778), pt. III, pl. V
Elevations of the north and south fronts...
Elevations of the north and south fronts of Luton Hoo
Description: View of the staircase hall, 20 St James's Square
View of the staircase hall, 20 St James's Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
Location20 St James's Square, London
View of the staircase hall, 20 St...
View of the staircase hall, 20 St James's Square
Description: Hanover Square
Hanover Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 08
Creator namePollard, Robert, I; Jukes, Francis
Creator name (description)After Edward Dayes
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern); British (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation date1787
Object typePrint
MaterialsAquatint
Dimensions44.4 × 57.6 cm
LocationNorman Blackburn, antiquarian printseller, London
Hanover Square
Hanover Square
Description: The entrance hall looking south, Syon House
The entrance hall looking south, Syon House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationSyon House, London
The entrance hall looking south, Syon...
The entrance hall looking south, Syon House
Description: Pioneer Health Centre, London, transverse section
Pioneer Health Centre, London, transverse section
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameWilliams, Owen
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1933–1935
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, London
Pioneer Health Centre, London,...
Pioneer Health Centre, London, transverse section
Description: The Corinthian capital and frieze in the front parlour, Home House, detail
The Corinthian capital and frieze in the front parlour, Home House, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationHome House, London
The Corinthian capital and frieze in the...
The Corinthian capital and frieze in the front parlour, Home House, detail
Description: Parlour Story of a house for The Right Honorable Earl of Shelburne fronting...
Parlour Story of a house for The Right Honorable Earl of Shelburne fronting Piccadilly
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation datec. 1761
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
MaterialsPen and pencil on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES94601
Accession numberSM Adam volume 43/89
Parlour Story of a house for The Right...
Parlour Story of a house for The Right Honorable Earl of Shelburne fronting Piccadilly
Description: The hall—dining-room, Kenwood House
The hall—dining-room, Kenwood House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationKenwood House, London
The hall—dining-room, Kenwood...
The hall—dining-room, Kenwood House
Description: The east front of Osterley Park
The east front of Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
The east front of Osterley Park
The east front of Osterley Park
Description: Coventry House
Coventry House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameBrettingham, Matthew, the elder
Creator name (description)probably by Matthew Brettingham
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation datec. 1761
Object typeArchitecture
LocationCoventry House (now International House), London
Coventry House
Coventry House
Description: Highpoint Two, view of the entrance portico with its caryatids
Highpoint Two, view of the entrance portico with its caryatids
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameLubetkin, Berthold
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1936–1938
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsConcrete
LocationHighgate, London
Highpoint Two, view of the entrance...
Highpoint Two, view of the entrance portico with its caryatids
Description: Door and surround from the East Drawing Room (later the dining room) at Devonshire...
Door and surround from the East Drawing Room (later the dining room) at Devonshire House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Attributed to William Kent
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1733–1740
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsGilt, carved, and painted mahogany
Dimensions87 × 43 in. (225 × 113.5 cm); (with surround) 105 × 64 in. (270.5 × 166 cm)
LocationPrivate collection
Door and surround from the East Drawing...
Door and surround from the East Drawing Room (later the dining room) at Devonshire House
Description: Seminar room, Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Seminar room, Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Posted by:John Carlson
Jan 08
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationPaul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, London
Seminar room, Paul Mellon Centre for...
Seminar room, Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Description: The second drawing-room, Home House
The second drawing-room, Home House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationHome House, London
The second drawing-room, Home House
The second drawing-room, Home House
Description: The dining-room chimney-piece with a Corinthian aedicule, Syon House
The dining-room chimney-piece with a Corinthian aedicule, Syon House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1762
Object typeArchitecture
LocationSyon House, London
The dining-room chimney-piece with a...
The dining-room chimney-piece with a Corinthian aedicule, Syon House
Description: North front of the Treasury Building
North front of the Treasury Building
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1733–1737
Object typeArchitecture
LocationHM Treasury, London
North front of the Treasury Building
North front of the Treasury Building
Description: The barrel-vaulted end of the library, 20 St James's Square
The barrel-vaulted end of the library, 20 St James's Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
Location20 St James's Square, London
The barrel-vaulted end of the library,...
The barrel-vaulted end of the library, 20 St James's Square
Description: Plan for making Osterley into a regular U-shaped house with the entire east front...
Plan for making Osterley into a regular U-shaped house with the entire east front removed and the north and south fronts reduced to the length of the west front
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1761
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
MaterialsPen, pencil and wash within a single ruled border on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/ARC1051
Accession numberSM Adam volume 43/97
Plan for making Osterley into a regular...
Plan for making Osterley into a regular U-shaped house with the entire east front removed and the north and south fronts reduced to the length of the west front
Description: The south front of Kenwood House
The south front of Kenwood House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation date1764
Object typePrint
LocationAdam, Robert, The Works in architecture of Robert and James Adam, vol. 1 (1778), pt. II, pl. II
The south front of Kenwood House
The south front of Kenwood House
Description: The south wall of the library, Kenwood House
The south wall of the library, Kenwood House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)carved by William France
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1769
Object typeArchitecture
LocationKenwood House, London
The south wall of the library, Kenwood...
The south wall of the library, Kenwood House
Description: View of the music-room after it was converted to a dining-room, 20 St James's...
View of the music-room after it was converted to a dining-room, 20 St James's Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation datec. 1918
Object typeArchitecture
Location20 St James's Square, London
View of the music-room after it was...
View of the music-room after it was converted to a dining-room, 20 St James's Square
Description: Devonshire House
Devonshire House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1733–1740
Object typeArchitecture
LocationLondon Metropolitan Archives
Devonshire House
Devonshire House
Description: 22–23 Savile Row
22–23 Savile Row
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William; Burlington, Richard Boyle, Earl of
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern); British (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1734–1735
Object typeArchitecture
LocationEnglish Heritage, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Accession numberCopy neg. BB62/843
22–23 Savile Row
22–23 Savile Row
Description: Great Room, 22 Arlington Street
Great Room, 22 Arlington Street
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Assisted by Stephen Wright
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1747–1751
Object typeArchitecture
LocationThe Ritz London
Great Room, 22 Arlington Street
Great Room, 22 Arlington Street
Description: Elevations of the north and south fronts of the White House, Kew
Elevations of the north and south fronts of the White House, Kew
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameChambers, William
Creator name (description)Designed by William Kent
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation date1763
Object typePrint
MaterialsEngraving
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
Accession number64.H.51
Elevations of the north and south fronts...
Elevations of the north and south fronts of the White House, Kew
Description: View of the music-room, Home House
View of the music-room, Home House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationHome House, London
View of the music-room, Home House
View of the music-room, Home House
Description: Highpoint One, close-up of cantilevered balconies and the glass-block fenestration...
Highpoint One, close-up of cantilevered balconies and the glass-block fenestration illuminatig the stair shaft
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameLubetkin, Berthold
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1934–1935
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsConcrete
LocationHighgate, London
Highpoint One, close-up of cantilevered...
Highpoint One, close-up of cantilevered balconies and the glass-block fenestration illuminatig the stair shaft
Description: The chimney-piece with ormolu mounts from the great drawing-room at Derby House
The chimney-piece with ormolu mounts from the great drawing-room at Derby House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsInlaid scagliola
LocationThe English Speaking Union, London
The chimney-piece with ormolu mounts...
The chimney-piece with ormolu mounts from the great drawing-room at Derby House
Description: A section of one of the walls of the glass drawing-room at Northumberland House
A section of one of the walls of the glass drawing-room at Northumberland House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1953
Object typeArchitecture
LocationVictoria and Albert Museum, London
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O10486/glass-drawing-room-glass-drawing-room-adam-robert/
Accession numberW.3:1 to 92-1955
A section of one of the walls of the...
A section of one of the walls of the glass drawing-room at Northumberland House
Description: View of the second or great drawing-room, 20 St James's Square
View of the second or great drawing-room, 20 St James's Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
Location20 St James's Square, London
View of the second or great...
View of the second or great drawing-room, 20 St James's Square
Description: Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston, cross section showing rail-loading areas
Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston, cross section showing rail-loading areas
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameWilliams, Owen
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1930–1932
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationPublished in Architecture + Urbanism, March 1983
Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston,...
Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston, cross section showing rail-loading areas
Description: Plan of first floor of 20 Portman Square, Home House
Plan of first floor of 20 Portman Square, Home House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Plan of first floor of 20 Portman...
Plan of first floor of 20 Portman Square, Home House
Description: Daily Express Building, Manchester, plan of the ground floor
Daily Express Building, Manchester, plan of the ground floor
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameWilliams, Owen
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1935–1939
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, London
Daily Express Building, Manchester, plan...
Daily Express Building, Manchester, plan of the ground floor
Description: View of Lady Wynn's dressing-room, 20 St James's Square
View of Lady Wynn's dressing-room, 20 St James's Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
Location20 St James's Square, London
View of Lady Wynn's dressing-room, 20 St...
View of Lady Wynn's dressing-room, 20 St James's Square
Description: The window wall of the drawing-room, Syon House
The window wall of the drawing-room, Syon House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1765
Object typeArchitecture
LocationSyon House, London
The window wall of the drawing-room,...
The window wall of the drawing-room, Syon House
Description: The drawing-room, Osterley Park
The drawing-room, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation datec. 1763–1768
Object typeArchitecture
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
The drawing-room, Osterley Park
The drawing-room, Osterley Park
Description: Peterlee New Town, plan of the city center
Peterlee New Town, plan of the city center
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameLubetkin & Tecton
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1948–1950
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationJohn Allan Collection
Peterlee New Town, plan of the city...
Peterlee New Town, plan of the city center
Description: The Cupola Room
The Cupola Room
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1722 (ceiling); 1725 (wall decoration)
Object typeArchitecture
LocationKensington Palace, London
https://bit.ly/3edmxW1
Accession numberHRP09179
The Cupola Room
The Cupola Room
Description: The drawing-room, Syon House
The drawing-room, Syon House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)carpet made by Thomas Moore
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1992
Object typeArchitecture
LocationSyon House, London
The drawing-room, Syon House
The drawing-room, Syon House
Description: Staircase of 44 Berkeley Square
Staircase of 44 Berkeley Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1742–1744
Object typeArchitecture
LocationClermont Club, London
Staircase of 44 Berkeley Square
Staircase of 44 Berkeley Square
Description: General view of the Albert Memorial
General view of the Albert Memorial
Posted by:John Carlson
Jun 02
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationAlbert Memorial, London
General view of the Albert Memorial
General view of the Albert Memorial
Description: The drawing-room, Lansdowne House
The drawing-room, Lansdowne House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1914
Object typeArchitecture
LocationLansdowne House, London
The drawing-room, Lansdowne House
The drawing-room, Lansdowne House
Description: Collegii Greshamensis
Collegii Greshamensis
Posted by:John Carlson
Jul 02
Creator nameVertue, George
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation date1739
Object typePrint
MaterialsEtching and engraving
LocationBritish Museum, London
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1880-1113-3963
Accession number1880,1113.3963
Collegii Greshamensis
Collegii Greshamensis
Description: Glass drawing-room, Northumberland House
Glass drawing-room, Northumberland House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator rolePhotographer
Creation datebefore 1874
Object typePhotograph
Locationpreviously Northumberland House, London
Glass drawing-room, Northumberland House
Glass drawing-room, Northumberland House
Description: De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea, exploded axonometric of the balconies facing...
De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea, exploded axonometric of the balconies facing the sea
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameMendelsohn, Erich
Creator nationality/cultureGerman
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1933–1935
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationNational Museums in Berlin
De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea,...
De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea, exploded axonometric of the balconies facing the sea
Description: The hall, Lansdowne House
The hall, Lansdowne House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1921
Object typeArchitecture
LocationLansdowne House, London
The hall, Lansdowne House
The hall, Lansdowne House
Description: Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston, drawing
Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston, drawing
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameWilliams, Owen
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1930–1932
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston,...
Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston, drawing
Description: Finsbury Health Centre, bird's-eye view
Finsbury Health Centre, bird's-eye view
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameLubetkin, Berthold
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1935–1938
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsReinforced concrete
LocationLondon
Finsbury Health Centre, bird's-eye view
Finsbury Health Centre, bird's-eye view
Description: The King's Gallery
The King's Gallery
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1725–1726
Object typeArchitecture
LocationKensington Palace, London
https://bit.ly/2TtDzFB
Accession numberHRP12302
The King's Gallery
The King's Gallery
Description: Chimney-piece and hearth-slab, Northumberland House
Chimney-piece and hearth-slab, Northumberland House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)probably made by Bartoli and Richter
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1774
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsInlaid scagliola
Locationcurrently at Syon House, London
Chimney-piece and hearth-slab,...
Chimney-piece and hearth-slab, Northumberland House
Description: The first drawing-room chimney-piece, 20 St James's Square
The first drawing-room chimney-piece, 20 St James's Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1772
Object typeArchitecture
Location20 St James's Square, London
The first drawing-room chimney-piece, 20...
The first drawing-room chimney-piece, 20 St James's Square
Description: Ove Arup on the spiral ramp of the penguin pool at the London Zoo
Ove Arup on the spiral ramp of the penguin pool at the London Zoo
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 22
Creator rolePhotographer
Creation date1933
Object typePhotograph
Ove Arup on the spiral ramp of the...
Ove Arup on the spiral ramp of the penguin pool at the London Zoo
Description: Highpoint One, view of the entrance hall
Highpoint One, view of the entrance hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameLubetkin, Berthold
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1934–1935
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsConcrete
LocationHighgate, London
Highpoint One, view of the entrance hall
Highpoint One, view of the entrance hall
Description: Scarf, London Can Take It
Scarf, London Can Take It
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameGray, Nicol V.
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation datec. 1942
Object typeClothing/Costume
MaterialsHand-printed rayon
LocationMuseum of London
https://collections.museumoflondon.org.uk/online/object/76765.html
Accession number79.341
Scarf, London Can Take It
Scarf, London Can Take It
Description: The long gallery looking north, Syon House
The long gallery looking north, Syon House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationSyon House, London
The long gallery looking north, Syon...
The long gallery looking north, Syon House
Description: The staircase hall, Lansdowne House
The staircase hall, Lansdowne House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1921
Object typeArchitecture
LocationLansdowne House, London
The staircase hall, Lansdowne House
The staircase hall, Lansdowne House
Description: View of Lady Wynn's dressing-room, 20 St James's Square
View of Lady Wynn's dressing-room, 20 St James's Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation datec. 1918
Object typeArchitecture
Location20 St James's Square, London
View of Lady Wynn's dressing-room, 20 St...
View of Lady Wynn's dressing-room, 20 St James's Square
Description: View of Syon from the south-east
View of Syon from the south-east
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationSyon House, London
View of Syon from the south-east
View of Syon from the south-east
Description: The palm frieze behind a Chinese firework fence, Kenwood House, detail
The palm frieze behind a Chinese firework fence, Kenwood House, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation datec. 1772
Object typeArchitecture
LocationKenwood House, London
The palm frieze behind a Chinese...
The palm frieze behind a Chinese firework fence, Kenwood House, detail
Description: Pioneer Health Centre, St. Mary's Road, view of the pool, diving boards and glazed...
Pioneer Health Centre, St. Mary's Road, view of the pool, diving boards and glazed roof
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameWilliams, Owen
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1933–1935
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsConcrete, glass
LocationPeckham, London
Pioneer Health Centre, St. Mary's Road,...
Pioneer Health Centre, St. Mary's Road, view of the pool, diving boards and glazed roof
Description: Saloon, Devonshire House
Saloon, Devonshire House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Remodeled by John Crace
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation datec. 1846
Object typeArchitecture
LocationEnglish Heritage, Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Saloon, Devonshire House
Saloon, Devonshire House
Description: Victoria Memorial
Victoria Memorial
Posted by:John Carlson
Jun 02
Creator nameBrock, Thomas; Webb, Aston
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern); British (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1901–1924
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsBronze and granite
LocationThe Mall, London
Victoria Memorial
Victoria Memorial
Description: Highpoint One, London, perspective of a typical foyer
Highpoint One, London, perspective of a typical foyer
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameCullen, Gordon
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1938
Object typeDrawing
LocationPublished in Architectural Review, October 1938
Highpoint One, London, perspective of a...
Highpoint One, London, perspective of a typical foyer
Description: The drawing-room chimney-piece, Osterley Park
The drawing-room chimney-piece, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
The drawing-room chimney-piece, Osterley...
The drawing-room chimney-piece, Osterley Park
Description: De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea, southern elevation overlooking the sea and...
De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea, southern elevation overlooking the sea and plans of the first and second floors
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameMendelsohn, Erich
Creator nationality/cultureGerman
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1933–1935
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationNational Museums in Berlin
De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea,...
De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea, southern elevation overlooking the sea and plans of the first and second floors
Description: The Etruscan dressing-room, Osterley Park
The Etruscan dressing-room, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1775
Object typeArchitecture
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
The Etruscan dressing-room, Osterley...
The Etruscan dressing-room, Osterley Park
Description: A view into the library, Kenwood House
A view into the library, Kenwood House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationKenwood House, London
A view into the library, Kenwood House
A view into the library, Kenwood House
Description: Elevation (unexecuted) of the west front of Luton Hoo
Elevation (unexecuted) of the west front of Luton Hoo
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation date1772
Object typePrint
LocationAdam, Robert, The Works in architecture of Robert and James Adam, vol. I (1778), pt. III, pl. III
Elevation (unexecuted) of the west front...
Elevation (unexecuted) of the west front of Luton Hoo
Description: Liverpool Town Hall
Liverpool Town Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Jun 24
Creator nameEyer, John
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1765
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Liverpool Town Hall
Liverpool Town Hall
Description: Library, Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Library, Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Posted by:John Carlson
Jan 08
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationPaul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, London
Library, Paul Mellon Centre for Studies...
Library, Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Description: Plan of the principal floor of Bute House
Plan of the principal floor of Bute House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1764
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, London
Plan of the principal floor of Bute...
Plan of the principal floor of Bute House
Description: Gorilla House, London Zoo, view of the building with the entrance porch in the...
Gorilla House, London Zoo, view of the building with the entrance porch in the foreground
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameLubetkin, Berthold
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1932–1933
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsConcrete, steel
LocationLondon
Gorilla House, London Zoo, view of the...
Gorilla House, London Zoo, view of the building with the entrance porch in the foreground
Description: Highpoint One, aerial view
Highpoint One, aerial view
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameLubetkin, Berthold
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1934–1935
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsConcrete
LocationHighgate, London
Highpoint One, aerial view
Highpoint One, aerial view
Description: The front of Derby House, Grosvenor Square
The front of Derby House, Grosvenor Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator roleDraftsman
Object typeDrawing
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
Accession number18/2/10
The front of Derby House, Grosvenor...
The front of Derby House, Grosvenor Square
Description: Saloon (formerly the Grand Entrance Hall), Devonshire House
Saloon (formerly the Grand Entrance Hall), Devonshire House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator rolePainter
Creation date1804
Object typePainting
MaterialsWatercolor
Dimensions11 1/2 × 14 in. (29.1 × 35.6 cm)
LocationMuseum of London
Accession numberP1047b*
Saloon (formerly the Grand Entrance...
Saloon (formerly the Grand Entrance Hall), Devonshire House
Description: Queen Square, London
Queen Square, London
Posted by:John Carlson
Jan 08
Creator nameDayes, Edward
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePainter
Creation date1786
Object typePainting
MaterialsWatercolor with pen and black ink over graphite on thick, smooth, cream wove paper
DimensionsSheet: 17 1/16 × 23 1/2 in. (43.4 × 59.7 cm); Contemporary drawn border: 17 1/8 × 23 7/16 in. (43.5 × 59.5 cm); Image: 14 1/2 × 20 7/8 in. (36.8 × 53 cm)
LocationYale Center for British Art, New Haven, Connecticut
http://collections.britishart.yale.edu/vufind/Record/3645702
Accession numberB1977.14.4639
Queen Square, London
Queen Square, London
Description: The dining-room looking through into the drawing-room, Syon House
The dining-room looking through into the drawing-room, Syon House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationSyon House, London
The dining-room looking through into the...
The dining-room looking through into the drawing-room, Syon House
Description: Plan and elevation of a design for a Casine for Sir Thomas Kennedy of Culzean
Plan and elevation of a design for a Casine for Sir Thomas Kennedy of Culzean
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameChambers, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation datec. 1775
Object typePrint
LocationChambers, William, Treatise on civil architecture, 1759, pl. (10)
Plan and elevation of a design for a...
Plan and elevation of a design for a Casine for Sir Thomas Kennedy of Culzean
Description: Design for a tower house
Design for a tower house
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Drafted by Stephen Wright
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation datec. 1749
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and ink, wash
LocationPrivate collection
Design for a tower house
Design for a tower house
Description: The statuary marble and verd-antique chimney-piece, Syon House
The statuary marble and verd-antique chimney-piece, Syon House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)carved by Joseph Wilton
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1764
Object typeArchitecture
LocationSyon House, London
The statuary marble and verd-antique...
The statuary marble and verd-antique chimney-piece, Syon House
Description: Office of Works
Office of Works
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1720–1723
Object typeArchitecture
LocationKensington Palace, London
https://bit.ly/34z7X7T
Accession numberHRP04615
Office of Works
Office of Works
Description: The music-room chimney-piece, 20 St James's Square
The music-room chimney-piece, 20 St James's Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1772
Object typeArchitecture
Location20 St James's Square, London
The music-room chimney-piece, 20 St...
The music-room chimney-piece, 20 St James's Square
Description: A putto in a scallop shell being drawn by two seahorses, Kenwood House, detail
A putto in a scallop shell being drawn by two seahorses, Kenwood House, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation datec. 1772
Object typeArchitecture
LocationKenwood House, London
A putto in a scallop shell being drawn...
A putto in a scallop shell being drawn by two seahorses, Kenwood House, detail
Description: View of the eating-room, 20 St James's Square
View of the eating-room, 20 St James's Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1910
Object typeArchitecture
Location20 St James's Square, London
View of the eating-room, 20 St James's...
View of the eating-room, 20 St James's Square
Description: Ground-floor plan (unexecuted) for additions and alterations to Kenwood House
Ground-floor plan (unexecuted) for additions and alterations to Kenwood House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1767
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
MaterialsPen and wash within a single ruled border on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/THES91282
Accession numberSM Adam volume 43/5a
Ground-floor plan (unexecuted) for...
Ground-floor plan (unexecuted) for additions and alterations to Kenwood House
Description: Exterior, Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Exterior, Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Posted by:John Carlson
Jan 08
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationPaul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, London
Exterior, Paul Mellon Centre for Studies...
Exterior, Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Description: 22 Arlington Street
22 Arlington Street
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1741–1747
Object typeArchitecture
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, British Architectural Library, London
22 Arlington Street
22 Arlington Street
Description: View of the front parlour, Home House
View of the front parlour, Home House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation datec. 1914
Object typeArchitecture
LocationHome House, London
View of the front parlour, Home House
View of the front parlour, Home House
Description: Sketch of the Lowther Rooms, London
Sketch of the Lowther Rooms, London
Posted by:John Carlson
May 14
Creator namePugin, Augustus Welby Northmore
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Object typeDrawing
LocationHLRO Historical Collections, London
Accession numberPugin/Hardman correspondence, no. 231
Sketch of the Lowther Rooms, London
Sketch of the Lowther Rooms, London
Description: View in Deptford High Street
View in Deptford High Street
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 10
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationDeptford, London
View in Deptford High Street
View in Deptford High Street
Description: The front of Lansdowne House facing Berkeley Square
The front of Lansdowne House facing Berkeley Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1921
Object typeArchitecture
LocationLansdowne House, London
The front of Lansdowne House facing...
The front of Lansdowne House facing Berkeley Square
Description: The Corinthian chimney-piece, Syon House, detail
The Corinthian chimney-piece, Syon House, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator name (description)carved by Thomas Carter
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation datec. 1765
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsMarble
LocationSyon House, London
The Corinthian chimney-piece, Syon...
The Corinthian chimney-piece, Syon House, detail
Description: The drawing-room frieze and cornice, Osterley Park, detail
The drawing-room frieze and cornice, Osterley Park, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1772
Object typeArchitecture
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
The drawing-room frieze and cornice,...
The drawing-room frieze and cornice, Osterley Park, detail
Description: The statuary chimney-piece, Home House
The statuary chimney-piece, Home House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsMarble
LocationHome House, London
The statuary chimney-piece, Home House
The statuary chimney-piece, Home House
Description: Design for the painted decoration of the east wall of the Etruscan dressing-room,...
Design for the painted decoration of the east wall of the Etruscan dressing-room, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDraftsman
Creation date1775
Object typeDrawing
MaterialsPen and colored washes including black and yellow ochre on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/ARC4350
Accession numberSM Adam volume 14/131
Design for the painted decoration of the...
Design for the painted decoration of the east wall of the Etruscan dressing-room, Osterley Park
Description: Plan of Syon c. 1593
Plan of Syon c. 1593
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Plan of Syon c. 1593
Plan of Syon c. 1593
Description: Chimneypiece from the saloon, Devonshire House
Chimneypiece from the saloon, Devonshire House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)Possibly sculpted by John Boson
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1733–1740
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsMarble
LocationSotheby's Picture Library
Chimneypiece from the saloon, Devonshire...
Chimneypiece from the saloon, Devonshire House
Description: View of the south front of Northumberland House overlooking the garden and the...
View of the south front of Northumberland House overlooking the garden and the Thames
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameGrignion, Charles, I
Creator name (description)Engraving after a drawing by Samuel Wale
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Object typePrint
MaterialsEngraving
LocationGuildhall Library, London
View of the south front of...
View of the south front of Northumberland House overlooking the garden and the Thames
Description: Penguin Pool, London Zoo
Penguin Pool, London Zoo
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 22
Creator nameLubetkin Drake & Tecton
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1933–1934
Object typeArchitecture
Penguin Pool, London Zoo
Penguin Pool, London Zoo
Description: Board Room of the Treasury Building
Board Room of the Treasury Building
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1733–1737
Object typeArchitecture
LocationHM Treasury, London
Board Room of the Treasury Building
Board Room of the Treasury Building
Description: The chimney-piece in the upper hall with inset, painted Chinese tiles and carved and...
The chimney-piece in the upper hall with inset, painted Chinese tiles and carved and gilt-wood mounts, Kenwood House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation datec. 1772
Object typeArchitecture
LocationKenwood House, London
The chimney-piece in the upper hall with...
The chimney-piece in the upper hall with inset, painted Chinese tiles and carved and gilt-wood mounts, Kenwood House
Description: Scarf, The American Forces in London
Scarf, The American Forces in London
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator name (description)Produced by Jacqmar
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1942
Object typeClothing/Costume
MaterialsRayon
LocationPaul and Karen Rennie, London
Scarf, The American Forces in London
Scarf, The American Forces in London
Description: Pioneer Health Centre, lounge and library with sliding-folding window-wall opening...
Pioneer Health Centre, lounge and library with sliding-folding window-wall opening to the garden
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameWilliams, Owen
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1933–1935
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsConcrete, glass
LocationPeckham, London
Pioneer Health Centre, lounge and...
Pioneer Health Centre, lounge and library with sliding-folding window-wall opening to the garden
Description: Great Room, 44 Berkeley Square
Great Room, 44 Berkeley Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1742–1744
Object typeArchitecture
LocationClermont Club, London
Great Room, 44 Berkeley Square
Great Room, 44 Berkeley Square
Description: View of the dining-room or back parlour, Home House
View of the dining-room or back parlour, Home House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameWyatt, James
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationHome House, London
View of the dining-room or back parlour,...
View of the dining-room or back parlour, Home House
Description: The Royall Exchange of London
The Royall Exchange of London
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 08
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation date1712
Object typePrint
MaterialsEngraving
Dimensions24.3 × 29 cm
LocationAshmolean Museum, Oxford
The Royall Exchange of London
The Royall Exchange of London
Description: Plan of the principal floor as altered for the Earl of Shelburne, Lansdowne House
Plan of the principal floor as altered for the Earl of Shelburne, Lansdowne House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation datec. 1765
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationAdam, Robert, The Works in architecture of Robert and James Adam, vol. II (1779), pt.III, pl. I
Plan of the principal floor as altered...
Plan of the principal floor as altered for the Earl of Shelburne, Lansdowne House
Description: Penguin Pool, London Zoo, detail view of the interlocking spiral ramps
Penguin Pool, London Zoo, detail view of the interlocking spiral ramps
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameLubetkin, Berthold
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1933–1934
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsReinforced concrete
LocationLondon
Penguin Pool, London Zoo, detail view of...
Penguin Pool, London Zoo, detail view of the interlocking spiral ramps
Description: Plan of the principal floor of Osterley Park
Plan of the principal floor of Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Plan of the principal floor of Osterley...
Plan of the principal floor of Osterley Park
Description: Chiswick House
Chiswick House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameBurlington, Richard Boyle, Earl of
Creator name (description)Altered by John White, c. 1788
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation datec. 1788
Object typeArchitecture
LocationChiswick House, London
Chiswick House
Chiswick House
Description: Preliminary sketch plan (unexecuted) of the first floor of Coventry House
Preliminary sketch plan (unexecuted) of the first floor of Coventry House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation datec. 1764
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
MaterialsPen on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/ARC3355
Accession numberSM Adam volume 7/144
Preliminary sketch plan (unexecuted) of...
Preliminary sketch plan (unexecuted) of the first floor of Coventry House
Description: Final plan of the ground floor of Kenwood House
Final plan of the ground floor of Kenwood House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation datec. 1767
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationAdam, Robert, The Works in architecture of Robert and James Adam, vol. 1 (1778), pt. II, pl. I
Final plan of the ground floor of...
Final plan of the ground floor of Kenwood House
Description: Study for the garden design at Highpoint, London, with the residential blocks...
Study for the garden design at Highpoint, London, with the residential blocks Highpoint One, at right, and Highpoint Two, at left
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameLubetkin, Berthold; Elliott, Clarence
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern); British (modern)
Creator roleLandscape Designer/Architect
Object typePark/Garden
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, London
Study for the garden design at...
Study for the garden design at Highpoint, London, with the residential blocks Highpoint One, at right, and Highpoint Two, at left
Description: The front of 20 St James's Square
The front of 20 St James's Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
Location20 St James's Square, London
The front of 20 St James's Square
The front of 20 St James's Square
Description: A view of the brilliantly colored ante-room looking back into the white hall, Syon...
A view of the brilliantly colored ante-room looking back into the white hall, Syon House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationSyon House, London
A view of the brilliantly colored...
A view of the brilliantly colored ante-room looking back into the white hall, Syon House
Description: The drawing-room, Lansdowne House
The drawing-room, Lansdowne House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1921
Object typeArchitecture
LocationLansdowne House, London
The drawing-room, Lansdowne House
The drawing-room, Lansdowne House
Description: One of the mirrored niches flanking the chimney-piece on the north wall, Kenwood...
One of the mirrored niches flanking the chimney-piece on the north wall, Kenwood House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationKenwood House, London
One of the mirrored niches flanking the...
One of the mirrored niches flanking the chimney-piece on the north wall, Kenwood House
Description: The Treasury and Houses in Downing Street from St James's Park
The Treasury and Houses in Downing Street from St James's Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameBuckler, John Chessell
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePainter
Creation date1827
Object typePainting
MaterialsWatercolor
Dimensions24.6 × 36.5 cm
LocationBritish Museum, London
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1880-1113-2745
Accession number1880,1113.2745
The Treasury and Houses in Downing...
The Treasury and Houses in Downing Street from St James's Park
Description: The drawing-room, Lansdowne House
The drawing-room, Lansdowne House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation datec. 1766–1775
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsPlaster, wood, paper
LocationPhiladelphia Museum of Art
https://philamuseum.org/collection/object/44332
Accession number1931-104-1
The drawing-room, Lansdowne House
The drawing-room, Lansdowne House
Description: A Chinese merman from whose tail a festoon of classical bellflowers is suspended,...
A Chinese merman from whose tail a festoon of classical bellflowers is suspended, Kenwood House, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation datec. 1772
Object typeArchitecture
LocationKenwood House, London
A Chinese merman from whose tail a...
A Chinese merman from whose tail a festoon of classical bellflowers is suspended, Kenwood House, detail
Description: Highpoint One, view of the typical living room with sliding-folding windows fully...
Highpoint One, view of the typical living room with sliding-folding windows fully open
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameLubetkin, Berthold
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1934–1935
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsConcrete
LocationHighgate, London
Highpoint One, view of the typical...
Highpoint One, view of the typical living room with sliding-folding windows fully open
Description: A View of the Inside of Westminster Hall
A View of the Inside of Westminster Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 08
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation date1723–1724
Object typePrint
MaterialsEtching
Dimensions17.9 × 24.3 cm
LocationBritish Museum, London
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_G-3-162
Accession numberG,3.162
A View of the Inside of Westminster Hall
A View of the Inside of Westminster Hall
Description: Original models for statues at the Houses of Parliament
Original models for statues at the Houses of Parliament
Posted by:John Carlson
Jun 02
Creator nameThomas, John
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
Original models for statues at the...
Original models for statues at the Houses of Parliament
Description: A reconstruction of the first-floor plan of the main body of Coventry House
A reconstruction of the first-floor plan of the main body of Coventry House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
A reconstruction of the first-floor plan...
A reconstruction of the first-floor plan of the main body of Coventry House
Description: Library, Devonshire House
Library, Devonshire House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)photographed late 19th–early 20th century
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1733–1740
Object typeArchitecture
LocationSotheby's Picture Library
Library, Devonshire House
Library, Devonshire House
Description: A corner of the projecting bay on the east wall, Syon House
A corner of the projecting bay on the east wall, Syon House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationSyon House, London
A corner of the projecting bay on the...
A corner of the projecting bay on the east wall, Syon House
Description: The front of Home House, 20 Portman Square, London
The front of Home House, 20 Portman Square, London
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationHome House, London
The front of Home House, 20 Portman...
The front of Home House, 20 Portman Square, London
Description: Ceiling, Reynolds Room, formerly the ball room
Ceiling, Reynolds Room, formerly the ball room
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameWare, Samuel
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1815–1818
Object typeArchitecture
LocationBurlington House, London
Ceiling, Reynolds Room, formerly the...
Ceiling, Reynolds Room, formerly the ball room
Description: Plan of the principal floor of Northumberland House
Plan of the principal floor of Northumberland House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1819
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Plan of the principal floor of...
Plan of the principal floor of Northumberland House
Description: Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston, plan of the ground floor
Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston, plan of the ground floor
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameWilliams, Owen
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1930–1932
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationPublished in A. Roth, Die neue Architecktur (Zurich, 1940)
Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston,...
Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston, plan of the ground floor
Description: Home Front scarf, London 1944
Home Front scarf, London 1944
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameTopolski, Feliks
Creator name (description)Designed by Feliks Topolski for Ascher
Creator nationality/culturePolish
Creator roleDesigner
Creation date1944
Object typeClothing/Costume
MaterialsRayon
LocationTarget Gallery, London
Home Front scarf, London 1944
Home Front scarf, London 1944
Description: The glass drawing-room at Northumberland House
The glass drawing-room at Northumberland House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator rolePainter
Creation datec. 1870
Object typePainting
MaterialsWatercolor
LocationCollection of the Duke of Northumberland
The glass drawing-room at Northumberland...
The glass drawing-room at Northumberland House
Description: 1 Savile Row, and partial view of 2 Savile Row
1 Savile Row, and partial view of 2 Savile Row
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William; Burlington, Richard Boyle, Earl of
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern); British (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1732–1733
Object typeArchitecture
LocationRoyal Geographical Society, London
1 Savile Row, and partial view of 2...
1 Savile Row, and partial view of 2 Savile Row
Description: The drawing-room, Syon House
The drawing-room, Syon House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation datec. 1900
Object typeArchitecture
LocationSyon House, London
The drawing-room, Syon House
The drawing-room, Syon House
Description: The Blue Velvet Room, Chiswick House
The Blue Velvet Room, Chiswick House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation datec. 1727–1729
Object typeArchitecture
LocationChiswick House, London
Accession number#474461
The Blue Velvet Room, Chiswick House
The Blue Velvet Room, Chiswick House
Description: West front of Horse Guards
West front of Horse Guards
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1750–1759
Object typeArchitecture
LocationHorse Guards, London
West front of Horse Guards
West front of Horse Guards
Description: Daily Express Building, Manchester, cross section
Daily Express Building, Manchester, cross section
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameWilliams, Owen
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1929–1931
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationRoyal Institute of British Architects, London
Daily Express Building, Manchester,...
Daily Express Building, Manchester, cross section
Description: Plan of Alterations for Sion House forming a Great Apartment
Plan of Alterations for Sion House forming a Great Apartment
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation datec. 1760
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationCollection of the Duke of Northumberland
Plan of Alterations for Sion House...
Plan of Alterations for Sion House forming a Great Apartment
Description: 44 Berkeley Square
44 Berkeley Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1742–1744
Object typeArchitecture
LocationClermont Club, London
44 Berkeley Square
44 Berkeley Square
Description: One of the two carved and gilded drawing-room doors, Syon House
One of the two carved and gilded drawing-room doors, Syon House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameBirmingham, Mr. (?)
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationSyon House, London
One of the two carved and gilded...
One of the two carved and gilded drawing-room doors, Syon House
Description: Central room on the north side of the third floor of the Treasury Building
Central room on the north side of the third floor of the Treasury Building
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1733–1737
Object typeArchitecture
LocationHM Treasury, London
Central room on the north side of the...
Central room on the north side of the third floor of the Treasury Building
Description: The North Prospect of Mountague House
The North Prospect of Mountague House
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 08
Creator nameSimon, James
Creator rolePrintmaker/Engraver/Lithographer
Creation datec. 1690
Object typePrint
MaterialsEngraving with etching
Dimensions47.7 × 59.8 cm
LocationWorcester College, Oxford
http://prints.worc.ox.ac.uk/scripts/fullrecord.asp?location=folder+6%3A+009
Accession numberfolder 6: 009
The North Prospect of Mountague House
The North Prospect of Mountague House
Description: The first drawing-room, 20 St James's Square
The first drawing-room, 20 St James's Square
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
Location20 St James's Square, London
The first drawing-room, 20 St James's...
The first drawing-room, 20 St James's Square
Description: View of the hall, Osterley Park
View of the hall, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
View of the hall, Osterley Park
View of the hall, Osterley Park
Description: The Boucher-Neilson tapestry room, Osterley Park
The Boucher-Neilson tapestry room, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1772; 1775
Object typeArchitecture
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
The Boucher-Neilson tapestry room,...
The Boucher-Neilson tapestry room, Osterley Park
Description: Scrolled consoles, Syon House
Scrolled consoles, Syon House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationSyon House, London
Scrolled consoles, Syon House
Scrolled consoles, Syon House
Description: The east range of the Clock Court
The east range of the Clock Court
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1732–1734
Object typeArchitecture
LocationHampton Court Palace, London
The east range of the Clock Court
The east range of the Clock Court
Description: Ground and first-floor plans of Derby House
Ground and first-floor plans of Derby House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1773
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationAdam, Robert, The Works in architecture of Robert and James Adam, vol. II (1779), pt. 1, pl. I
Ground and first-floor plans of Derby...
Ground and first-floor plans of Derby House
Description: View of the dining-room, Osterley Park
View of the dining-room, Osterley Park
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationNational Trust, Osterley Park, London
View of the dining-room, Osterley Park
View of the dining-room, Osterley Park
Description: Highpoint One, view from the garden
Highpoint One, view from the garden
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameLubetkin, Berthold
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1934–1935
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsConcrete
LocationHighgate, London
Highpoint One, view from the garden
Highpoint One, view from the garden
Description: View of the Main Hall
View of the Main Hall
Posted by:John Carlson
Jun 02
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationBridgewater House, London
View of the Main Hall
View of the Main Hall
Description: The staircase, Home House
The staircase, Home House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationHome House, London
The staircase, Home House
The staircase, Home House
Description: The ram's-head console on the eating-room chimney-piece, 20 St James's Square,...
The ram's-head console on the eating-room chimney-piece, 20 St James's Square, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
Location20 St James's Square, London
The ram's-head console on the...
The ram's-head console on the eating-room chimney-piece, 20 St James's Square, detail
Description: The Queen's Staircase
The Queen's Staircase
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameKent, William
Creator name (description)painting by Gerrit van Honthorst
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1734–1735
Object typeArchitecture
LocationHampton Court Palace, London
https://bit.ly/3kADsnt
Accession numberHRP06292
The Queen's Staircase
The Queen's Staircase
Description: The Palm Room
The Palm Room
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameVardy, John
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1755–1760
Object typeArchitecture
LocationSpencer House, London
https://www.spencerhouse.co.uk/state-rooms/palm-room-2/
The Palm Room
The Palm Room
Description: Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston, cross section indicating the production...
Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston, cross section indicating the production process
Posted by:John Carlson
Sep 16
Creator nameWilliams, Owen
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1930–1932
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationPublished in Architecture + Urbanism, March 1983
Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston,...
Boots Pharmaceutical Plant, Beeston, cross section indicating the production process
Description: The chimney-piece in the Etruscan room, Home House, detail
The chimney-piece in the Etruscan room, Home House, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Creation date1777
Object typeArchitecture
MaterialsInlaid scagliola
LocationHome House, London
The chimney-piece in the Etruscan room,...
The chimney-piece in the Etruscan room, Home House, detail
Description: Alternative ground-floor plan (unexecuted) for additions and alterations to Kenwood...
Alternative ground-floor plan (unexecuted) for additions and alterations to Kenwood House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation date1767
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
MaterialsPen and wash within a single ruled border on laid paper
LocationSir John Soane's Museum, London
http://collections.soane.org/OBJECT4549
Accession numberSM Adam volume 43/5
Alternative ground-floor plan...
Alternative ground-floor plan (unexecuted) for additions and alterations to Kenwood House
Description: Saloon (formerly the Grand Entrance Hall), Devonshire House
Saloon (formerly the Grand Entrance Hall), Devonshire House
Posted by:John Carlson
Oct 26
Creator nameHunt, William Henry
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator rolePainter
Creation date1822
Object typePainting
MaterialsWatercolor
Dimensions10 × 12 in. (25.6 × 30.3 cm)
LocationChatsworth House Trust, Bakewell, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Accession numberinv. No. Hunt WC 45
Saloon (formerly the Grand Entrance...
Saloon (formerly the Grand Entrance Hall), Devonshire House
Description: The round closet in the north-east tower, Syon House
The round closet in the north-east tower, Syon House
Posted by:John Carlson
Apr 22
Creator nameAdam, Robert
Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationSyon House, London
The round closet in the north-east...
The round closet in the north-east tower, Syon House

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