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Colin St John Wilson

British architect (1922-2007) · United Kingdom · Architects · Died at 85

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Sir Colin Alexander St John Wilson, RA, FRIBA was an English architect, lecturer and author. With his partner MJ Long, Wilson spent over 30 years progressing the project to build a new British Library in London, originally planned to be built in Bloomsbury and now completed near Kings Cross.

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Harvey Court, Gonville & Caius, Cambridge.Harvey Court, Gonville & Caius, Cambridge.The piazza of the British Library featuring Newton by Eduardo Paolozzi.The piazza of the British Library featuring Newton by Eduardo Paolozzi.Interior of the British Library, with the smoked glass wall of the King's Library in the background.Interior of the British Library, with the smoked glass wall of the King's Library in the background.Facade of the Pallant House Gallery, ChichesterFacade of the Pallant House Gallery, ChichesterGrave of Colin St John Wilson in Highgate CemeteryGrave of Colin St John Wilson in Highgate Cemetery

Awards

Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland1992
Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects
Knight Bachelor

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 2007 · aged 85

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