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Giles Gilbert Scott
Liverpool Cathedral, monumental public buildings and the red telephone box.
Cathedral · Red telephone kiosks
- Born
- 9 November 1880
- Birthplace
- Hampstead
- Died
- 8 February 1960
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Giles Gilbert Scott
British architect who combined Gothic inheritance with modern public and industrial design. His work ranges from cathedrals and libraries to a familiar street fixture.
Early life
Architectural family
Grew up sketching buildings on outings encouraged by his mother. Entered Temple Moore’s office as an apprentice in 1899.
Career
- 1903
Cathedral commission
Won the competition for Liverpool Cathedral while still young.
- 1920s
Public design
Developed his telephone kiosk design.
- 1930s
Large buildings
Worked on major libraries and industrial architecture.
Selected buildings
Cathedral
Designed the monumental Anglican cathedral.
Red telephone kiosks
Created designs that became familiar across Britain.
Battersea Power Station
Contributed its architectural treatment.
Beyond architecture
Family tradition
His father, grandfather, brother and son were architects, making design a recurring profession across generations.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author from studio of Elliott & Fry. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.