Denys lasdun biography of rory

Denys Louis Lasdun [commonly known as Denys Lasdun] was born in London, England, on 8 September and briefly studied at the Royal College of Music before deciding to pursue a career in architecture.

Designed by architect Denys Lasdun in , The Royal National Theatre is one of London's most recognizable examples of brutalism.

He subsequently attended the Architectural Association Schools in London from to Whilst still a student he designed his first architectural work, a house in Oxshott, Surrey , and from to collaborated with Wells Coates on projects. His next significant architectural work was 32 Newton Road in Paddington, London The house, which was designed for the painter F.

Conway, clearly shows the influence of Le Corbusier on Lasdun's thinking at this time. He was also involved in the D-day landings. Following the war he went back to Tecton and was a partner in the firm from to In he taught at the Architectural Association and in he formed a partnership with Lindsay Drake who had previously been a partner in Tecton.

The s was a particularly fruitful decade for Lasdun. In he was elected a Royal Academician RA. Lasdun refused to retire and his practice was never formally wound up. He died in London on 11 January Baird, George. Arena vol.