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William Chambers (architect)

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2301: 1644: 400: 1668: 411: 1488: 589:, Kew, Surrey, various structures: House of Confucius (1749) demolished; Frederick, Prince of Wales, Mausoleum (unexecuted); Gallery of Antiquities (1757) demolished; Orangery (1757–61); Temple of Pan (1758) demolished; Temple of Arethusa (1758) demolished; Alhambra (1758) demolished; Garden Seat (1758) demolished; Porter's Lodge (1758) demolished; Stables (1758) demolished; Temple of Victory (1759) demolished; Ruined Arch (1759); Theatre of Augusta (1760) demolished; Temple of Bellona (1760); Menagerie (1760) demolished; Exotic Garden (1760) demolished; Mosque (1761) demolished; Temple of the Sun (1761) demolished 1916 after damage in a storm; 1464: 1428: 1608: 1596: 1704: 1500: 1620: 1572: 1692: 1656: 1548: 1560: 1632: 1680: 1452: 1536: 1440: 1476: 1512: 1584: 31: 1524: 427: 2320: 221: 259:. Chambers was more international in outlook (his knighthood being originally a Swedish honour) and was influenced by continental neoclassicism (which he in turn influenced) when designing for British clients. A second visit to Paris in 1774 confirmed the French cast to his sober and conservative refined blend of Neoclassicism and 271:. From 1761 he held the unofficial post of Joint Architect to the King, he was then promoted to his first official post in the Office of Works and was from 1769–82 Comptroller of the King's Works, his final promotion put him in charge, from 1782 being Surveyor-General and Comptroller a post he kept until his death. 282:
was projected, his position did not give him automatic authority over the construction; however when William Robinson, secretary to the board, who had been put in charge of the new building, died in 1775, Chambers became its architect. His initial plans for a great oval courtyard, connected to three
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of 14 December 1768 record 'That some time towards the latter end of November 1768, Mr Chambers waited upon the King and informed him that many artists of reputation together with himself are very desirous of establishing a Society that should more effectively promote the Arts of Design'. He was
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His predecessors ended up in a small town called Hartsville Tennessee with the youngest blood son to be born in the line to have William as their middle name.(written by Jon William Chambers son of James William Allen Chambers, grandson of Fred William
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From around 1758 to the mid-1770s, Chambers concentrated on building houses for the nobility, beginning with one for Lord Bessborough at Roehampton. In 1766 Chambers was elected a foreign member of the
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He counts himself a Swede and speaks the language just like a Swede. He really honours our Nation; he keeps a fairly beautiful house, where he receives Swedes and entertains them in a princely manner.
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A treatise on civil architecture in which the principles of that art are laid down and illustrated by a great number of plates accurately designed and elegantly engraved by the best hands
1308:, refaced 16th-century castle, provided with Georgian windows, straight roof parapets with urns and Georgian interiors (1770–71) for Henry, 4th. Viscount Loftus, Later 1st. Earl of Ely. 654:(then Queen's House), addition of north & south wings, west and east libraries, the Octagon Library, interior decorations and riding house (1762–68) – none of this work survives 2482: 399: 1655: 2507: 374:
Desseins des edifices, meubles, habits, machines, et ustenciles des Chinois ; Auxquels est ajoutée une descr. de leurs temples, de leurs maisons, de leurs jardins, etc.
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Anecdotes of the Late Sir William Chambers, from the European Magazine," The Annual Register, or a View of the History, Politicks and Literature of the Year (1796):366.
2271: 2125: 1487: 2457: 2192: 213:, and in 1757 he published a book of Chinese designs which had a significant influence on contemporary taste. He developed his Chinese interests further with his 1427: 1463: 2512: 1968: 1595: 453:, the Orangery, the Ruined Arch, the Temple of Bellona and the Temple of Aeolus. The Temple of the Sun survived until 1916, when it was destroyed in a storm. 2144: 1703: 1571: 189:) and spent five years in Italy. Then, in 1755, he moved to London, where he established an architectural practice. In 1757, through a recommendation of 2487: 1619: 367:
Designs of Chinese Buildings, Furniture, Dresses, Machines, and Utensils. To which is annexed, a Description of their Temples, Houses, Gardens, &c.
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published in 1759 proved influential on builders; it went into several editions and was still being republished in 1862. It dealt with the use of the
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The Hoo, Hertfordshire, alterations and interior decoration, bridge, temple, gateway, stables, boathouse and gate piers (c. 1762)
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page 59, The Architect King: George III and the Culture of the Enlightenment, David Watkin, 2004, Royal Collection Publications
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and met John Wilson. I also met several Swedes at sir William Chambers. I spent the Sunday with sir William Chambers at
347: 2467: 1583: 1375: 1361: 1105: 518: 442:. Also designed two garden temples (one to be re-erected by 2008), similar to those at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 186: 135:(23 February 1723 – 10 March 1796) was a Swedish-Scottish architect, based in London. Among his best-known works are 2502: 2492: 1754:
page 11, Sir William Chambers Architect to George III, John Harris and Michael Snodin, 1996, Yale University Press
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page 11, Sir William Chambers Architect to George III, John Harris and Michael Snodin, 1996, Yale University Press
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in London, his most famous building, which absorbed most of his energies over a period of two decades (1776–1796)
450: 217:(1772), a fanciful elaboration of contemporary English ideas about the naturalistic style of gardening in China. 140: 1511: 533:, sometimes considered the first planned settlement in England. This work was carried out in collaboration with 75: 1029: 1121:, Kent, internal alterations including new chimney-pieces, the Temple and 'Palladio Bridge' (late 1760s–1770) 1523: 1392: 1321: 809:, addition of attic and internal alterations including new chimney-piece in the state drawing room (1771–74) 511: 312: 965:, Middlesex, Mausoleum, redecoration of house, Roman Bathhouse, greenhouse, Temple of Aesculapius (1765–90) 1151: 1112: 1081: 1004: 933: 430:
Door handle from Somerset House, about 1785, designed by Sir William Chambers V&A Museum no. 4013-1855
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was founded. Chambers played an important role in the events that led to the Academy's foundation, the
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pages 196–256, Sir William Chambers Knight of the Polar Star, John Harris, 1970, A. Zwemmer Ltd
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Plans, Elevations, Sections and Perspective Views of the Gardens and Buildings at Kew in Surrey
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Lives and Livelihoods in Little London, The Story of the British in Gothenburg (1621–2011)
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Lives and Livelihoods in Little London, The Story of the British in Gothenburg (1621–2011)
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smaller, narrow rectangular courts, were soon modified into a simpler rectilinear scheme.
245: 237: 202: 168: 2109: 1236:, internal alterations of long gallery and other rooms and gate piers for Thomas Connolly 1104:, new house, porter's lodge and west front of abbey church, uniquely for Chambers all in 753:, London, alterations and internal decorations (c. 1769 – c. 1772) – demolished 1064:, Bedfordshire, south wing including eating room and library; and Basin Bridge (1767–72) 2337: 2165:; Wright, Walter P. (1864–1940); Archer-Hind, Laura; Alden Hopkins Collection (1928) . 1281: 1253: 1233: 1210: 1138: 979: 849: 828: 685: 645: 475: 279: 275: 249: 225: 136: 115: 544:, who wanted to relocate the existing village further away from his home at the Abbey. 2421: 2325: 2133: 1793: 1315: 1305: 1275: 1087: 1077: 1055: 912: 898: 876: 816: 767: 712: 607: 557: 336: 287: 256: 148: 131: 2341: 30: 1988: 1950: 1367: 1327:
Trinity College, Dublin, College Exam Hall. (1775) In use as exam hall and theatre.
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City Hall, Parliament Street, Dublin, (1768–1769). Unsuccessful competition entry.
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Trinity College, Dublin, Collegiate chapel (c. 1775–1797). In use as chapel.
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Former Exhibition Room (Now part of Courtauld Galleries), Somerset House, London
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Teddington Grove, Middlesex, new house, greenhouse and temple (c. 1765)
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Errington House (later Warwick House), Cleveland Row (1770–71) – demolished
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The Office of Works 1761–96, Sir William Chambers Knight of the Polar Star
1213:(1758–76). Garden pavilion for 1st Earl of Charlemont. Open to the public. 1084:, alterations (c. 1768); the house was later rebuilt by Henry Holland 464:, it features a gabled Chinese-style roof with dramatic upturned corners. 2314: 1271: 1154:, Amesbury, Wiltshire, Chinese temple (1772) and ornamental bridge (1775) 1091: 973: 2171:. Vol. 2. London & Toronto, New York: J. M. Dent; 1928 Dutton. 648:, Whitehall, internal decoration (1760) riding house (1773) – demolished 2148:. Vol. 5 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 821. 1916:
Ostindiska kompaniet: människorna, äventyret och den ekonomiska drömmen
1344: 1284:, Dublin, redecoration of first floor apartments on garden front (1767) 1174: 1049: 760:, alterations including addition of attic storey (1770–71) – demolished 449:, some of his buildings are lost, those remaining being the ten-storey 1318:, County Dublin, (1773–75) for Agmondisham Vesey. Now Italian Embassy. 862:, Triumphal arch, Casina, Rock Bridge, Library, tennis court (1757–74) 2197:
945 pages Publisher: Hacker Art Books; Facsimile edition (June 1972)
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Marino House, Dublin. Dragon gates. Relocated from original position.
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When a scheme to unite a number of government offices on the site of
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East India Company: the people, the adventure and the economic dream
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The Architect King: George III and the Culture of the Enlightenment
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The Exhibition Room, former Royal Academy, Somerset House, London
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Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library, Columbia University
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Blomfield, Sir F. Reginald; Thomas, Inigo, Illustrator (1972) .
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The Royal Academy, Sir William Chambers Knight of the Polar Star
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Visions of Arcadia: European gardens from Renaissance to Rococo
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15 George Street, internal alterations and Doric porch (1774)
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20 Grosvenor Square, internal alterations (1767) – demolished
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Sir William Chambers architectural drawings, circa 1769–1796
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in London. The pavement fountain was installed in the 1990s.
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Returning to Europe, he studied architecture in Paris (with
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West front, Osterley House, rest of building by Robert Adam
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Grantham House, Whitehall, alterations (1760s) – demolished
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wrote after a visit at Chambers house in London in 1775:
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A Treatise on the Decorative Parts of Civil Architecture
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Richmond House, Whitehall, gallery, greenhouse, gate to
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A Treatise on the Decorative Parts of Civil Architecture
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Milton Abbey, Dorset, Chamber's house to left of church
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lived here after her separation from her husband, the
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Minutes of the General Assembly of the Royal Academy
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Strand block from courtyard, Somerset House, London
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Bethesda, MD: Adler & Adler. p. 568. 990:, restoration and alterations (1765); now a ruin 627:(formerly Manresa House and Bessborough House), 529:and the planning of the nearby rural village of 2256:Hyams, Edward S.; Smith, Edwin, photos (1964). 972:'s house for Andrew Drummond (Vardy had died), 352: 308: 178:making three voyages to China where he studied 1613:Centre of Thames front, Somerset House, London 510:, as well as the chapel and public theatre in 812:14 Cecil Street, interior work (c. 1772) 174:Between 1740 and 1749 he was employed by the 8: 2270:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 2124:: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( 1637:Room in Strand Block, Somerset House, London 372: 2191:: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( 1797:, 1862 ed, revised and edited by W.H. Leeds 2508:Immigrants to the Kingdom of Great Britain 2483:British alumni of the École des Beaux-Arts 2381: 2347: 2163:Gothein, Marie-Luise Schröeter (1863–1931) 932:Temple of Romulus and Remus, Coleby Hall, 783:, internal alterations (1771) – demolished 664:, internal alterations (1762) – demolished 255:He was the major rival of Adam in British 29: 18: 2244:English Gardens and Landscapes, 1700–1750 825:51 Grosvenor Street, alterations (1774–5) 787:The Earl and Countess of Mountrath's tomb 440:William Ponsonby, 2nd Earl of Bessborough 295:appointed the Academy's first Treasurer. 1167:, estate village for Milton Abbey (1773) 1058:, Essex, work of unknown nature (1767–8) 1026:Wriothesley Russell, 2nd Duke of Bedford 1720: 1423: 500:James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont 329:, wrote in his journal in August 1771: 147:. Chambers was a founder member of the 2458:Knights of the Order of the Polar Star 2263: 2184: 2117: 1969:Historic Register of Parks and Gardens 1697:Melbourne House (Later Albany), London 16:Scottish-Swedish architect (1723–1796) 2054:Architecture in Britain, 1530 to 1830 1409:just outside of Gothenburg, (1772–73) 1357:, house, stables and temple (1763–68) 393:A dissertation on oriental gardening. 7: 2327:A Dissertation on Oriental Gardening 2111:The Formal Garden in England, 3rd ed 2089:(3rd ed.). Whitefish, Montana: 1601:Thames front, Somerset House, London 1565:Strand front, Somerset House, London 1541:Dunmore Pineapple, Falkirk, Scotland 542:Joseph Damer, 1st Earl of Dorchester 248:(1752–1825), who helped him build 2513:18th-century Swedish businesspeople 1850:, John Harris, 1970, A. Zwemmer Ltd 1828:, John Harris, 1970, A. Zwemmer Ltd 1709:the Chapel, Trinity College, Dublin 1553:The State Coach, Royal Mews, London 732:, internal decorations (late 1760s) 224:The central courtyard of Chambers' 2302:Works by or about William Chambers 2157:(2nd ed.). New York: Praeger. 2027:. London, UK: Aurum. p. 180. 1131:, work of unknown nature (1770–76) 956:, Shropshire, remodelling (1764–7) 550:, commissioned in 1771 by painter 215:Dissertation on Oriental Gardening 14: 2488:Swedish East India Company people 2086:A History of Gardening in England 1589:Courtyard, Somerset House, London 950:, new house and stables (1762–66) 604:, alterations (1757) – demolished 269:Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences 2398:Surveyor-General and Comptroller 2318: 1896:, Warne förlag, Sävedalen 2003. 1875:, Warne förlag, Sävedalen 2003. 1702: 1690: 1678: 1666: 1654: 1642: 1630: 1618: 1606: 1594: 1582: 1570: 1558: 1546: 1534: 1522: 1510: 1498: 1486: 1474: 1462: 1450: 1438: 1426: 1324:, East range. (1775). Not built. 1246:, work of unknown nature (1760s) 560:, remodelling work in the 1760s. 415:A treatise on civil architecture 2498:18th-century Scottish merchants 2448:British neoclassical architects 2438:18th-century British architects 2366:Comptroller of the King's Works 2236:. Newton, Mass: C. T. Branford. 1177:, Yorkshire, alterations (1774) 681:, internal decoration (1763–7) 456:The Pagoda, in Pagoda Gardens, 197:, and in 1766 also, along with 1505:Former Dundas House, Edinburgh 1420:Gallery of architectural works 404:Treatise on Civil Architecture 306:. His tombstone is inscribed: 234:Treatise on Civil Architecture 232:His more serious and academic 1: 2139:"Chambers, Sir William"  2114:. New York: Macmillan and Co. 1433:Richmond Palace, not executed 872:, new house (c. 1760–64) 462:Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch 252:and who wrote his biography. 2453:Fellows of the Royal Society 2443:Burials at Westminster Abbey 2241:Hussey, Christopher (1967). 2220:. München: Diederichs, 1988 1457:The Ruined Arch, Kew Gardens 2317:(public domain audiobooks) 1376:St Andrew Square, Edinburgh 1362:St Andrew Square, Edinburgh 926:, hall and staircase (1761) 517:He is also associated with 2529: 2478:Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew 2218:Geschichte der Gartenkunst 2155:A History of Garden Design 1728:William Chambers Biography 1481:Peper Harrow House, Surrey 1372:The Royal Bank of Scotland 565:List of architectural work 176:Swedish East India Company 2404: 2395: 2389: 2384: 2372: 2363: 2355: 2350: 2311:Works by William Chambers 2293:Works by William Chambers 2083:Amherst, Alicia (2006) . 1445:The Orangery, Kew Gardens 774:Wick House, Richmond Hill 548:Wick House, Richmond Hill 339:, where his family lives. 325:One of Chambers friends, 121: 94: 28: 2260:. New York: H.N. Abrams. 2232:Hadfield, Miles (1960). 2153:Clifford, Derek (1967). 2052:Summerson, John (1970). 1974:26 February 2012 at the 1914:Frängsmyr, Tore (1976). 1529:Casino at Marino, Dublin 1517:Casino at Marino, Dublin 1270:Town Hall, Main Street, 1032:, Buckinghamshire (1766) 698:German Lutheran Chapel, 313:Knight of the Polar Star 286:On 10 December 1768 the 2145:Encyclopædia Britannica 1990:The London encyclopedia 1469:The Pagoda, Kew Gardens 1322:Trinity College, Dublin 839:who added the east wing 715:, for George III (1768) 512:Trinity College, Dublin 2463:People from Gothenburg 2060:Michael Snodin (Ed.), 1892:Ashton, John Rowland: 1871:Ashton, John Rowland: 1144:Trinity House Chapel, 1113:Woodstock, Oxfordshire 1082:Southill, Bedfordshire 1005:Woodstock, Oxfordshire 934:Coleby, North Kesteven 844:England outside London 770:(1770–72) – demolished 621:(1759–60) – demolished 485:that is still used at 431: 418: 407: 373: 358: 348:Jakob Jonas Björnståhl 318: 311:Sir William Chambers, 229: 2168:History of Garden Art 2064:, V&A Publishing 1987:Weinreb, Ben (1986). 1837:Summerson 1970, p.416 1815:Summerson 1970, p.416 1806:Summerson 1970, p.416 1278:. Design for steeple. 1045:Chinese temple (1767) 1030:St Michael's, Chenies 976:, Middlesex (1765–70) 735:21 Arlington Street, 702:, (1766) – demolished 466:Caroline of Brunswick 429: 417:, second edition 1768 413: 406:, second edition 1768 402: 223: 2234:Gardening in Britain 2091:Kessinger Publishing 2062:Sir William Chambers 1951:Kew Gardens web site 1493:Wood Stock Town Hall 1043:Ansley, Warwickshire 915:, dining room (1761) 789:, St John's Chapel, 180:Chinese architecture 128:Sir William Chambers 23:Sir William Chambers 2023:Woods, May (1996). 1956:8 July 2009 at the 1347:, attributed (1761) 1021:Obelisk (1766–1775) 1001:Woodstock Town Hall 552:Sir Joshua Reynolds 2468:Royal Academicians 2258:The English Garden 1938:5 May 2009 at the 1302:Rathfarnham Castle 1293:Moy, County Tyrone 1161:(1772); demolished 1148:, Yorkshire (1772) 1146:Kingston upon Hull 993:Kirkleatham Hall, 781:St. James's Square 535:landscape gardener 483:gilded state coach 458:Blackheath, London 432: 419: 408: 230: 205:). 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Gothenburg
British
Scottish
Casino at Marino
Dundas House
Dunmore Pineapple
Somerset House
RA
Somerset House
pagoda
Kew
Royal Academy
Gothenburg
Sweden
Scottish
Swedish East India Company
Chinese architecture
J. F. Blondel
Lord Bute
George III
Robert Adam
Office of Works
Augusta
Kew

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Thomas Hardwick
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