Explore the enduring legacy of Sir Edwin Lutyens, a titan in the field of architecture, through a comprehensive review of "The Architecture of Sir Edwin Lutyens: Volume 2." This article delves into Lutyens' versatile contributions, from iconic domestic structures to monumental civic works, encapsulating his mastery in blending traditionalism with modernity. Ideal for architects, scholars, and enthusiasts, the article serves as an indispensable guide to understanding the transformative power of architectural design.
The creation of Munstead Wood in Surrey came from a happy friendship between a great gardener and architect, both closely connected to Country Life. Clive Aslet explains.
2019 is one hundred years since the idea of designing for machines and industrial production replaced designing for local traditions, local materials and local craftsmanship as the dominant paradig…
This year is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Edwin Lutyens, one of Britain’s most celebrated architects. John Goodall revisits his life, personality and work.
View of garden wall with window beyond
2019 is one hundred years since the idea of designing for machines and industrial production replaced designing for local traditions, local materials and local craftsmanship as the dominant paradig…
Detail of garden facade
This year is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Edwin Lutyens, one of Britain’s most celebrated architects. John Goodall revisits his life, personality and work.
2019 is one hundred years since the idea of designing for machines and industrial production replaced designing for local traditions, local materials and local craftsmanship as the dominant paradig…
Architect; Sir Edwin (Landseer) Lutyens, 1906. Another less important service area (I assume) on the side elevation near kitchen entrance, beautifully proportioned and lighthearted.
Visit the stunning gardens and house at Great Dixter, with its vast Medieval Great Hall, its listed gardens and its unique history
Lutyen Illustration by Jonathan Farr Edwin Landseer Lutyens’ reputation has not so much ebbed and flowed over the years as gone through a huge tidal
Retrouvius has saved this set of tables made by Sir Edwin Lutyens for the head office of Midland Bank on Poultry Lane, London EC2.
More than 80 years after it was completed as a statement of British prestige, the UK ambassador's residence in Washington still plays important role on diplomatic stage
A new book examines the early works of Sir Edwin Lutyens
Castle Drogo sits atop its perch in Dartmoor, Devon, one of the National Trust's most striking articles. In the first of two articles on Castle Drogo's history, Clive Aslet reveals how a fascination with ancestry encouraged a wealthy Edwardian businessman to enlist the help of Sir Edwin Lutyens to build a new castle. Main image by Robert Harding; other photographs by Dylan Thomas for Country Life.
2019 is one hundred years since the idea of designing for machines and industrial production replaced designing for local traditions, local materials and local craftsmanship as the dominant paradig…
2019 is one hundred years since the idea of designing for machines and industrial production replaced designing for local traditions, local materials and local craftsmanship as the dominant paradig…
Visit the stunning gardens and house at Great Dixter, with its vast Medieval Great Hall, its listed gardens and its unique history
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I just wish there were more photos of this one available. But the ones we can see are enough to convince us that the 1920s Walter Gropius Zuckerkandl House in Jena, Germany is something very special.
The great model of Edwin Lutyens' design for Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, 1933-unfinished.
Castle Drogo sits atop its perch in Dartmoor, Devon, one of the National Trust's most striking articles. In the first of two articles on Castle Drogo's history, Clive Aslet reveals how a fascination with ancestry encouraged a wealthy Edwardian businessman to enlist the help of Sir Edwin Lutyens to build a new castle. Main image by Robert Harding; other photographs by Dylan Thomas for Country Life.
View of Castle Drogo exterior
Visit the stunning gardens and house at Great Dixter, with its vast Medieval Great Hall, its listed gardens and its unique history
An exploration into the country house interiors design and architectural Arts and Crafts joinery of the Edwardian Architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens
"Take what you want" said God, "take it and pay for it"
A look at the career of Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, one of the great British architects of the 20th century, and a man whose career had marked impact on Country Life.
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Explore the enduring legacy of Sir Edwin Lutyens, a titan in the field of architecture, through a comprehensive review of "The Architecture of Sir Edwin Lutyens: Volume 2." This article delves into Lutyens' versatile contributions, from iconic domestic structures to monumental civic works, encapsulating his mastery in blending traditionalism with modernity. Ideal for architects, scholars, and enthusiasts, the article serves as an indispensable guide to understanding the transformative power of architectural design.
It is extraordinarily good and, as a record of the building, the book is worth owning for this reason alone.
Architect; Sir Edwin (Landseer) Lutyens, 1906. This is beginning of 20th Century and Lutyen is happy to use Tudor and Elizabethan features freely while avoiding Art Nouveau but something about his work is showing glimpses of modernism yet to arrive. His modest outbuildings and service buildings are normally my favourites.
This house and gardens of this majestic Tudor mansion were refurbished respectively by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll respectively.
Visit the stunning gardens and house at Great Dixter, with its vast Medieval Great Hall, its listed gardens and its unique history
Lutyen Illustration by Jonathan Farr Edwin Landseer Lutyens’ reputation has not so much ebbed and flowed over the years as gone through a huge tidal
Storybook, timeless, pastoral, idyllic, unforgettable - these are just some of the words that come to mind when I remember my trip to the English Cotswolds as well as Sussex and Surry counties with architectural designer Frank Smith. I hope that you will join me in this photographic journey of this remarkable area of rural England to observe the beauty of its architecture, gardens, and landscapes. Frank and I delighted in finding an architectural treasure trove of ideas - some that we have incorporated in recent projects. Perhaps you will glean some ideas for your home or garden as well. In this posting, I will focus on two homes designed by Edwin Lutyens that we were able to see on our tour. Little Thakaham, built in 1903, is located in Sussex County about a half-hour south of London. The Goddards, built in 1900, is located in Surry County, just south of London. Where there is a will, there is a way! Frank Smith contemplates what to say to the Owner to allow us to take an unscheduled tour of Little Thakeam. He slowly approached the intercom, and persuaded the Owner to allow us inside. Our very friendly English host allowed us to take a complete tour of the home! A close-up of the beautiful gate and post leading to Little Thakeam. Note the small "buttons" of stone embedded in the mortar. All stone for this project was quarried within a few hundred yards of the home. Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens (1869-1944) was arguably the greatest British architect of his age. He designed more than 300 public buildings, landmarks, and large country houses – many combined with exquisite gardens planned with his long-time collaborator and friend, Gertrude Jekyll. Lutyens also designed the interiors and the furniture for most of his houses, from the doors and doorknobs to the chairs and chandeliers. Lutyens' designs were rooted in the English Arts and Crafts movement, but they were inspired by Classicism. His designs remain popular today. Little Thakeham, Sussex County, 1903. A great example of a romantic Lutyens design. Lutyens himself reckoned the house was the “best of the bunch” A stone garden wall, a stone path, and a small gate in the distance draw our eye. Axial planning is a dominant design feature at Little Thakeam. The south elevation of the home. The wisteria vine is enormous, and it engulfs much of the structure. The blooming wisteria in the spring creates a sea of lavender that is the artist's delight. An examination of many of Lutyens Country House designs highlights the importance that Lutyens placed on the design of fireplaces and chimneys. Many of his well-known designs – Castle Drogo, Great Dixter, Little Thakeham and others – feature in excess of 10 fireplaces. The brick chimney design and detailing shown here is a classic Lutyens look. A full view of the south elevation of the home showing the immense rose garden with stone trellis posts. Note the "Lutyens bench" on the right. Another Lutyens bench near the rose garden. These benches grace many of England's most famous gardens and reproductions are readily available today. The semicircular bay window with its abundant of light lies on the axis of the rose garden, beyond. The living hall. At left is the jamb of the semicircular bay window, and the staircase lies ahead. The bay window lies on the main axis of the house upon which the symmetrical front entry lies, although the axis is made discontinuous by the wall on the right. Such discontinuities are found in many homes designed by Lutyens. A view of the fireplace with projecting sitting rack and overstructure in the living hall A small window in the thick stone walls of the entrance corridor along with the decorative acorn squash and platter create a still life. The fireplace in the library features a firebox in narrow terra cotta tiles laid in a herringbone pattern. The floor of the entrance corridor is a lovely pattern of limestone and brick laid in a herringbone pattern. Goddards was built in 1898-1900 by Lutyens and enlarged by him in 1910. Like many Lutyens homes, the gardens were planned by Gertrude Jekyll. We were unable to gain entry to the gardens and the home; however, we were able to get a few photographs of the exterior of this magnificent home. Frank Smith stands at an inviting entry to the grounds of the Goddards. The front elevation of the home. The front entry is concealed by the hedgerow; it is directly below the small dormer located between the chimney and the left gable. Exterior walls are made of roughcast, a course plaster surface consisting of lime and sometimes cement with sand, small gravel, and often pebbles or shells. For the roofing, note the combination of terra cotta tiles with slate. The Lutyen-esque chimneys on this home vary in design, and all are magnificent. I hope that you have enjoyed this posting on our tour of Little Thakeham and Goddards. Please see my other postings on our tour of the English countryside.
A new book examines the early works of Sir Edwin Lutyens
