Richard Gilbert Scott
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Richard Gilbert Scott (born 12 December 1923) is a British architect, the son of Giles Gilbert Scott
and great-grandson of the great Gothic Revival architect George Gilbert Scott
. He was educated at Harrow
, Charterhouse School
, Bartlett School of Architecture London University, and Regent Street Polytechnic School of Architecture.
Scott was the designer of two churches which have been given Grade 2 listings: St Mark's Church, Biggin Hill
and the Church of Our Lady, Tile Cross, Birmingham.
Scott worked for the family firm, retiring in 1999. Amongst other works he was responsible for the West Wing of the Guildhall
(1974) and the Guildhall Art Gallery
1999. Both buildings contrast with the Gothic architecture of the Guildhall, the West Wing being in a modernist tradition, and the Art Gallery being in the post-modern tradition. His father was in charge of restoring the Guildhall after World War II.
Giles Gilbert Scott
Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, OM, FRIBA was an English architect known for his work on such buildings as Liverpool Cathedral and Battersea Power Station and designing the iconic red telephone box....
and great-grandson of the great Gothic Revival architect George Gilbert Scott
George Gilbert Scott
Sir George Gilbert Scott was an English architect of the Victorian Age, chiefly associated with the design, building and renovation of churches, cathedrals and workhouses...
. He was educated at Harrow
Harrow
Harrow may refer to:*Harrow , an agricultural implement consisting of many spikes, tines or discs dragged across the soil-Places:* London Borough of Harrow** Harrow, London** Harrow on the Hill** North Harrow** West Harrow** Harrow Weald...
, Charterhouse School
Charterhouse School
Charterhouse School, originally The Hospital of King James and Thomas Sutton in Charterhouse, or more simply Charterhouse or House, is an English collegiate independent boarding school situated at Godalming in Surrey.Founded by Thomas Sutton in London in 1611 on the site of the old Carthusian...
, Bartlett School of Architecture London University, and Regent Street Polytechnic School of Architecture.
Scott was the designer of two churches which have been given Grade 2 listings: St Mark's Church, Biggin Hill
Biggin Hill
Biggin Hill is an area and electoral ward in the outskirts of the London Borough of Bromley in southeast London, United Kingdom.-History:Historically the settlement was known as Aperfield and formed part of the parish of Cudham...
and the Church of Our Lady, Tile Cross, Birmingham.
Scott worked for the family firm, retiring in 1999. Amongst other works he was responsible for the West Wing of the Guildhall
Guildhall, London
The Guildhall is a building in the City of London, off Gresham and Basinghall streets, in the wards of Bassishaw and Cheap. It has been used as a town hall for several hundred years, and is still the ceremonial and administrative centre of the City of London and its Corporation...
(1974) and the Guildhall Art Gallery
Guildhall Art Gallery
The Guildhall Art Gallery houses the art collection of the City of London, England. It occupies a building that was completed in 1999 to replace an earlier building destroyed in The Blitz in 1941...
1999. Both buildings contrast with the Gothic architecture of the Guildhall, the West Wing being in a modernist tradition, and the Art Gallery being in the post-modern tradition. His father was in charge of restoring the Guildhall after World War II.
Works
A comprehensive list of Richard Gilbert Scott's designs:- Rockware Glass, Greenford - office extension (1956-58)
- St Mark's Church, Biggin Hill (1957-59)
- Cotts House, City of London - office building (1960-62)
- National Central Library & Library Association, London WC1 - offices and book stack (1960-63)
- Reconstruction plan around London Guildhall, (phases 1-5) (1960-65)
- Whitelands CollegeWhitelands CollegeWhitelands College is one of the four constituent colleges of Roehampton University. One of the oldest higher education institutions in England, predating every university except Oxford, Cambridge, London and Durham, it was founded by the Church of England’s National Society in 1841 as a teacher...
, Putney - teaching and hostel buildings (1961-1965) - Forth Road BridgeForth Road BridgeThe Forth Road Bridge is a suspension bridge in east central Scotland. The bridge, opened in 1964, spans the Firth of Forth, connecting the capital city Edinburgh, at South Queensferry, to Fife, at North Queensferry...
and subsidiary bridges: Consultant Architect (1964-67) - Church of Our Lady, Tile Cross, Birmingham (1966-67)
- Church of St Thomas More, Sheldon, Birmingham (1968-69)
- Exhibition Hall, temporary Magistrates' Courts and underground car park, London Guildhall (1968-70)
- Restoration of Dance Porch, and installation of new gallery, London Guildhall (1969-71)
- Feasibility study for 5 new Boys' Houses, Charterhouse SchoolCharterhouse SchoolCharterhouse School, originally The Hospital of King James and Thomas Sutton in Charterhouse, or more simply Charterhouse or House, is an English collegiate independent boarding school situated at Godalming in Surrey.Founded by Thomas Sutton in London in 1611 on the site of the old Carthusian...
, GodalmingGodalmingGodalming is a town and civil parish in the Waverley district of the county of Surrey, England, south of Guildford. It is built on the banks of the River Wey and is a prosperous part of the London commuter belt. Godalming shares a three-way twinning arrangement with the towns of Joigny in France...
, Surrey (1969-71) - Consultant Architect for travelator, Bank Station, London UndergroundLondon UndergroundThe London Underground is a rapid transit system serving a large part of Greater London and some parts of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex in England...
(1970) - Office building for Guildhall Library, ambulatory, members' accommodation, and Alderman's Court, London Guildhall (1971-76)
- Restoration of West Crypt and alteration of west window, London Guildhall (1974-75)
- 7 new Boys' Houses (60 boarders in each) and Dining Block seating 500, and conversion of museum to classrooms, Charterhouse SchoolCharterhouse SchoolCharterhouse School, originally The Hospital of King James and Thomas Sutton in Charterhouse, or more simply Charterhouse or House, is an English collegiate independent boarding school situated at Godalming in Surrey.Founded by Thomas Sutton in London in 1611 on the site of the old Carthusian...
(1975-78) - Refurbishment of Guildhall House, London EC2 (office block) (1975-76)
- Consultant Architect for Redhaugh Road Bridge, Newcastle upon TyneNewcastle upon TyneNewcastle upon Tyne is a city and metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, in North East England. Historically a part of Northumberland, it is situated on the north bank of the River Tyne...
(1975) - Conversion into flats of 1-5 Shepherds Place, Mayfair, London W1 (1977-78)
- School of Technology, Music School, and Ben Travers Theatre, Charterhouse SchoolCharterhouse SchoolCharterhouse School, originally The Hospital of King James and Thomas Sutton in Charterhouse, or more simply Charterhouse or House, is an English collegiate independent boarding school situated at Godalming in Surrey.Founded by Thomas Sutton in London in 1611 on the site of the old Carthusian...
(1978-83) - Conversion of 'Big School' to theatre, and alteration of 4 boys' residential Houses Eastbourne CollegeEastbourne CollegeEastbourne College is a British co-educational independent school for day and boarding pupils aged 13–18, situated on the south coast of England, included in the Tatler list of top public schools. The College's current headmaster is Simon Davies. The College was founded by the Duke of Devonshire...
(1982-83) - New HQ building for Blue Circle IndustriesBlue Circle IndustriesBlue Circle Industries was a British public company manufacturing cement. It was founded in 1900, and was bought out by the French company Lafarge in 2001.-History:...
, plc, at Aldermaston, Berks (1983-85) - Women students' building, Padworth CollegePadworth CollegePadworth College is an independent co-educational senior school at Padworth, between Burghfield Common and Tadley in the English county of Berkshire....
, Berks (1985-88) - New Guildhall Art GalleryGuildhall Art GalleryThe Guildhall Art Gallery houses the art collection of the City of London, England. It occupies a building that was completed in 1999 to replace an earlier building destroyed in The Blitz in 1941...
and East Ambulatory, together with new layout of Guildhall Yard and retention of remains of London's Roman Amphitheatre, discovered beneath the site (1989-99) - Designed own house in North Norfolk (1996)