Colen Campbell
Scottish architect and architectural writer (1676-1729) · Architects · Died at 53
Colen Campbell was a pioneering Scottish architect and architectural writer who played an important part in the development of the Georgian style. For most of his career, he resided in Italy and England.
Colen Campbell is read about 17 times a day, in 13 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 19 June 2026
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Palladian revival: Stourhead House, south facade, designed by Campbell and completed in 1720; a print from Vitruvius Britannicus
Wanstead House, as built, illustrated in Nathaniel Spencer, The Complete English traveller, London 1771
Marble Hill House, Twickenham
Blue plaque on 76 Brook Street, London W1
Title page, Vitruvius Britannicus; or, The British architect, containing the plans, elevations, and sections of the regular buildings, both publick and private in Great Britain, with variety of new designs, written by Campbell
About this person
As well as his architectural designs, he is known for Vitruvius Britannicus, three volumes of high-quality engravings showing the great houses of the time.
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1676 to 1729 · aged 53
