James Gibbs
Scottish architect (1683-1754) · Architects · Lived 1682 to 1754 · aged 71
James Gibbs was a Scottish architect. Born in Aberdeen, he trained as an architect in Rome, and practised mainly in England. He is an important figure whose work spanned the transition between English Baroque architecture and Georgian architecture heavily influenced by Andrea Palladio.
James Gibbs is read about 40 times a day, in 21 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 15 June 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
Something wrong?Media & music
Photos 12
A Gibbs surround on a side door at Gibbs' Wimpole Hall, the name demonstrating the popularity of his books.
St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, is the prototype of many New England churches.
Gibb's memorial, St Marylebone Parish Church
James Gibbs by John Michael Williams c.1737-40
The Palazzo Branconio dall'Aquila, Rome, inspiration for Gibbs' St Mary le Strand
Design for the pavilions at Stowe; the stone pyramidal roof is no longer atop either pavilion
The North block, St Bartholomew's Hospital, LondonAwards
About this person
Among his most important works are St Martin-in-the-Fields, the cylindrical, domed Radcliffe Camera at Oxford University, and the Senate House at Cambridge University.
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1682 to 1754 · aged 71
