Should we think of Sir John Soane as a Modernist?
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Reader event: Why Sir John Soane matters
Almost two centuries after his death, the architect’s work continues to inspire both classic and contemporary designers. At a Country Life event in March, four leading design experts will explore his ...
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Sir John Soane
Show more Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the architect Sir John Soane (1753 -1837), the son of a bricklayer. He rose up the ranks of his profession as an architect to see many of his designs ...
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A visit to Sir John Soane’s Museum will be memorable on any occasion. Soane was named the professor of architecture at the Royal Academy in 1806 and amassed an enviable collection of art and ...
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Celebrating its 21st birthday in 2025, Compton Verney continues its inspiring programme – giving visitors plenty of excuses to keep coming back
Celebrating its 21st birthday in 2025, Compton Verney continues its inspiring programme – giving visitors plenty of excuses ...
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65+ Fantastic Things To Do In London This Month: February 2025
10 February-26 June SOANE AND MODERNISM: Find out why Sir John Soane has often been referred to as the "first modernist architect" in new exhibition Soane and Modernism: Make It New. Some drawings ...