Henry Medd
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Henry Alexander Nesbitt Medd (September 21, 1892 - October 26, 1977), was a British-born architect, whose career was made in India. He is most known for being in the team of architects, team lead by Edwin Lutyens
and Herbert Baker
, which designed the new capital of India, New Delhi
(1911-1931).Post inauguration of New Delhi, when most of architects left, he stayed on, designed may more buildings and eventually remained, Chief Architect to the Government of India
(1939-47).
of North Cerney, Cirencester, a founder of Keble College, Oxford
, Henry Medd was a Young and Summers Scholar at Abingdon School
.
, FB Blomfield, Arthur Gordon Shoosmith and Henry Medd, which designed numerous buildings in Lutyens' Delhi
.
He was Sir Herbert Baker's representative in New Delhi (1919-31) and designed the Cathedral Church of the Redemption
and the Sacred Heart Cathedral, New Delhi
(1927-28). He designed law courts at Nagpur
(1937) and was Chief Architect to the Government of India (1939-47).
He was Master of the Art Workers Guild
(1959).
Edwin Lutyens
Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, OM, KCIE, PRA, FRIBA was a British architect who is known for imaginatively adapting traditional architectural styles to the requirements of his era...
and Herbert Baker
Herbert Baker
Sir Herbert Baker was a British architect.Baker was the dominant force in South African architecture for two decades, 1892–1912....
, which designed the new capital of India, New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
(1911-1931).Post inauguration of New Delhi, when most of architects left, he stayed on, designed may more buildings and eventually remained, Chief Architect to the Government of India
Government of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
(1939-47).
Early life and education
Son of the Reverend Canon Peter MeddPeter Medd
Peter Goldsmith Medd was an English Anglican priest and scholar.-Life:Medd was educated at King's College, London and at University College, Oxford...
of North Cerney, Cirencester, a founder of Keble College, Oxford
Keble College, Oxford
Keble College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. Its main buildings are on Parks Road, opposite the University Museum and the University Parks. The college is bordered to the north by Keble Road, to the south by Museum Road, and to the west by Blackhall...
, Henry Medd was a Young and Summers Scholar at Abingdon School
Abingdon School
Abingdon School is a British day and boarding independent school for boys situated in Abingdon, Oxfordshire , previously known as Roysse's School. In 1998 a formal merger took place between Abingdon School and Josca's, a preparatory school four miles to the west at Frilford...
.
Career
He was articled to F C Eden (1911) and entered the office of Sir Edwin Lutyens (1915). The , also included apart from him, architects like Robert Tor Russel, William Henry Nicholls, CG Blomfield, Walter Sykes GeorgeWalter Sykes George
Walter Sykes George was an English architect active in India during the first half of the 20th century, most known for being partt of the team of architects who designed New Delhi, the new capital of India, from 1911-1931....
, FB Blomfield, Arthur Gordon Shoosmith and Henry Medd, which designed numerous buildings in Lutyens' Delhi
Lutyens' Delhi
Lutyens' Delhi is an area in Delhi, specifically New Delhi, India, named after the leading British architect Edwin Lutyens , who was responsible for much of the architectural design and building when India was part of the British Empire in the 1920s and 1930s...
.
He was Sir Herbert Baker's representative in New Delhi (1919-31) and designed the Cathedral Church of the Redemption
Cathedral Church of the Redemption
Cathedral Church of the Redemption is Amongst beautiful and magnificent Churches in India, Church is located east of Parliament House in New Delhi and Rashtrapati Bhavan which was used by then British Viceroy. The Church resembles the shape of a Birthday cake with a candle placed on top...
and the Sacred Heart Cathedral, New Delhi
Sacred Heart Cathedral, New Delhi
The Cathedral Of The Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic cathedral and one of the oldest church buildings in Delhi, India. Together with the schools of St. Columbia's, and the Convent of Jesus and Mary, it occupies a total area of 14 acres near the south end of Bhai vir singh Marg Road in Connaught...
(1927-28). He designed law courts at Nagpur
Nagpur
Nāgpur is a city and winter capital of the state of Maharashtra, the largest city in central India and third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune...
(1937) and was Chief Architect to the Government of India (1939-47).
He was Master of the Art Workers Guild
Art Workers Guild
The Art Workers Guild or Art-Workers' Guild is an organisation established in 1884 by a group of British architects associated with the ideas of William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement. The guild promoted the 'unity of all the arts', denying the distinction between fine and applied art...
(1959).