William Adam
Scottish architect, mason, and businessman (1689-1748) · Architects · Died at 59
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East front of Hopetoun House, designed and built by William Adam over a period of over 20 years
Colen Campbell's design for Wanstead House
Realised designs for the south front (top) and north front of House of Dun, Angus
Hamilton Old Parish Church, designed by Adam in 1735
Craigdarroch in Dumfriesshire, a small house designed by Adam in 1729, for Alexander Fergusson
Duff House, "a medieval castle in baroque dress"
Chatelherault, the Duke of Hamilton's hunting lodge, 1731-43Family
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William Adam was a Scottish architect, mason, and entrepreneur. He was the foremost architect of his time in Scotland, designing and building numerous country houses and public buildings, and often acting as contractor as well as architect. Among his best known works are Hopetoun House near Edinburgh, and Duff House in Banff. His individual, exuberant style built on the Palladian style, but with Baroque details inspired by Vanbrugh and Continental architecture.
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