Sir Giles Gilbert Scott was the third generation of his family to enter the architectural profession: his grandfather, Sir George Gilbert Scott, designed the controversial, High Gothic Albert Memorial, while his father George Gilbert Scott Jr. was…
Perhaps Sir Giles Gilbert Scott's most recognizable design contribution to London are his ubiquitous red telephone boxes, as synonymous with the city as Big Ben or the London Eye. The design of the box resembles the tomb of fellow British architect…
Sir Giles Gilberts Scott’s work on Liverpool Cathedral exemplifies his philosophy concerning the design of monumental buildings, while demonstrating his ability to merge traditional design with modern materials and aesthetics. The cathedral explores…
Before Scott's power station, there existed a previous coal burning power station on the site, whose numerous noxious chimneys contributed to the pollution of Industrial London.