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Há 1 dia · In 1846 Robert Smirke was replaced as the museum's architect by his brother Sydney Smirke, whose major addition was the Round Reading Room 1854–1857; at 140 feet (43 m) in diameter it was then the second widest dome in the world, the Pantheon in Rome being slightly wider.
- 7 June 1753; 270 years ago
- Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG, England, United Kingdom
Há 2 dias · The museum’s present building, designed in the Greek Revival style by Sir Robert Smirke, was built on the site of Montagu House in the period 1823–52 and has been the subject of several subsequent additions and alterations.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Há 1 dia · The museum’s statement highlights the dual nature of the competition's challenge: to present a contemporary vision that enhances visitor engagement without compromising the architectural integrity of the original Smirke building, designed by Sir Robert Smirke in 1823.
Há 2 dias · The first, designed by Edward Shepherd, was burnt in 1808, and the second, designed by (Sir) Robert Smirke, was destroyed in 1856. After this second fire the present building was erected in 1857–8; E. M. Barry was the architect.
Há 3 dias · An approach was made to the London architect Robert (later Sir Robert) Smirke, and estimates were invited for rebuilding the tower in approximately its original form. When these proved too high (the lowest was over £4,000) it was suggested that the spire be omitted.
Há 5 dias · On 22 February 1816 the newly established committee of naval and military members appointed (Sir) Robert Smirke to be the architect for the proposed permanent club-house. (fn. 30) The New Street was then in course of construction, and on 14 May the committee decided to accept the plot at the corner of Charles Street on which the ...
Há 2 dias · One of the first architects to submit a design following Hume’s suggestion was Sir Robert Smirke. Through this interaction, it is clear that Hume realized Smirke was on board with his vision and thus sought to elevate the Neoclassical to make his ideas reality. Radical Utilitarian Henry Cole had a clear connection to Robert Smirke ...
