1853 in architecture
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The year 1853 in architecture involved some significant events.
Awards
- Royal Gold MedalRoyal Gold MedalThe Royal Gold Medal for architecture is awarded annually by the Royal Institute of British Architects on behalf of the British monarch, in recognition of an individual's or group's substantial contribution to international architecture....
- Robert SmirkeRobert Smirke (architect)Sir Robert Smirke was an English architect, one of the leaders of Greek Revival architecture his best known building in that style is the British Museum, though he also designed using other architectural styles...
. - Grand Prix de Rome, architecture: (unknown).
Births
- February 26 - Antonio Rivas MercadoAntonio Rivas MercadoAntonio Rivas Mercado was a Mexican architect, engineer and restorer. His most notable project was the design of the Independence Column in downtown Mexico City. He was father of Antonieta Rivas Mercado....
(died 19271927 in architectureThe year 1927 in architecture involved some significant events.-Buildings:*Weissenhof Estate in Stuttgart, designed by a team led by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is completed.*Battersea Power Station in London, designed by Giles Gilbert Scott....
) - September 11 - Stanford WhiteStanford WhiteStanford White was an American architect and partner in the architectural firm of McKim, Mead & White, the frontrunner among Beaux-Arts firms. He designed a long series of houses for the rich and the very rich, and various public, institutional, and religious buildings, some of which can be found...
(died 19061906 in architectureThe year 1906 in architecture involved some significant events.-Buildings:* Unity Temple in Oak Park, Illinois, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright is completed.* Construction begins on the current Great Mosque of Djenné....
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