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Wells Coates

Canadian architect (1895-1958) · Canada · Architects · Died at 62

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Wells Wintemute Coates was an architect, designer and writer. He was, for most of his life, an expatriate Canadian who is best known for his work in England, the most notable of which is the Modernist block of flats known as the Isokon building in Hampstead, London.

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The Isokon BuildingThe Isokon BuildingEmbassy Court in BrightonEmbassy Court in BrightonEkco radio display, showing Coates's most popular design, the AD-65 on the rightEkco radio display, showing Coates's most popular design, the AD-65 on the rightEkco model AD 65 radio (1932)Ekco model AD 65 radio (1932)This view of 10 Palace Gate illustrates Coates' 3-2 architectural plan.This view of 10 Palace Gate illustrates Coates' 3-2 architectural plan.English Heritage blue plaque at 18 Yeoman’s Row, Knightsbridge, LondonEnglish Heritage blue plaque at 18 Yeoman’s Row, Knightsbridge, London

Awards

Royal Designer for Industry1944
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

About this person

Country
Canada
Category
Architects
Type
Architect
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1895 to 1958 · aged 62

Architects from Canada 6

Douglas Cardinal47.1E. J. Lennox44.7Fariborz Sahba48.7Raymond Moriyama44.5Isadore Sharp49.0Alison Brooks44.4

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