Andrew Taylor (architect)

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Sir Andrew Thomas Taylor
Redpath Library

Sir Andrew Thomas Taylor,

Edinburgh, Scotland, and practised architecture in Scotland and London before emigrating to Montreal, Quebec, in 1883, where he designed many of the buildings of McGill University. He retired from architecture in 1904 and returned to London, where he served on London County Council from 1908 to 1926. He was knighted
for his political services in 1926.

Biography

Taylor was the son of James Taylor, a publisher, and Agnes Drummond, the sister of

articled apprentice to Pilkington & Bell in Edinburgh, staying for five years. He worked for a year as architect in the Duke of Roxburghe's estate office, and then moved to Aberdeen where he worked in the office of William Smith.[1]

Architectural practice in London

He left Scotland for London in 1872, taking a position at the office of

Sir Christopher Wren gained him a second RIBA medal in 1881. He subsequently published a book on the subject: The Towers and Steeples designed by Sir Christopher Wren, a descriptive, historical and critical essay.[1]

In 1879 he established his own architectural practice in London, with a design for a Memorial Hall and Schools at Dover being his first commission (completed 1881, since demolished). Together with Henry Hall, another of Pilkington's former pupils, Taylor entered the competition to design Glasgow City Chambers, being placed second. In 1882 Taylor established a partnership with George William Hamilton Gordon.[1]

Montreal

In 1883, Taylor and Gordon opened an office in Montreal, where Taylor's uncle George Drummond was an influential figure. Taylor moved to Canada, while Gordon stayed in London. However, the partnership was dissolved in 1888.[1] In Canada, Taylor worked with the architect R.W.G. Bousfield.[2]

Taylor was responsible for buildings on the campus of

School of Architecture's Macdonald-Harrington Building (1896), Macdonald Physics Building (1893), the Redpath Library (1893), the Macdonald Engineering Building (1907), and the Memorial Arch for King George V (1901). He designed the Montreal Diocesan Theological College building on University Street near Milton Street (1895–96), which is also now part of McGill University.[2]

When

crematory in Canada, on the eastern side of the Mount Royal Cemetery. In 1885, he designed and built Francis Redpath's house in Montreal, which from 1986 was under threat of demolition from the Sochaczevski family until final demolition in 2014 (refer to the relevant paragraph within the Golden Square Mile). He was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.[3]

Taylor was the architect responsible for the buildings and renovation of several buildings for the Bank of Montreal:

Grave of Sir Andrew Taylor in Highgate Cemetery

Political career

Taylor retired from architecture in 1904, returning to London, England. He pursued a political career as a

knighted for his political work.[1]

He died on the 5th December 1937 and is buried on the east side of Highgate Cemetery.

Legacy

Under his will, the Sir Andrew Taylor Prize in Fine Art and the Sir Andrew Taylor Prize in Architecture were founded at University College London.[5][6]

Works

  • Frederick Redpath House in the Golden Square Mile was designed and built in 1885. After a 28-year battle, it was demolished in 2014 in favour of a condominium block by the Sochacevski family.
    Frederick Redpath House in the Golden Square Mile was designed and built in 1885. After a 28-year battle, it was demolished in 2014 in favour of a condominium block by the Sochacevski family.
  • Redpath Library Building, (1893) Romanesque style, McGill University
    Redpath Library Building, (1893) Romanesque style, McGill University
  • The Macdonald-Harrington Building (1896), Renaissance Revival style,[7] McGill University
    The Macdonald-Harrington Building (1896),
    Renaissance Revival style,[7]
    McGill University
  • Macdonald Physics Building (1893); Macdonald Engineering Building (1907), Assembly Hall (1906) Strathcona Medical Building (1907), at Macdonald Campus, McGill University
    Macdonald Physics Building (1893); Macdonald Engineering Building (1907), Assembly Hall (1906) Strathcona Medical Building (1907), at Macdonald Campus, McGill University
  • Administration Building, Macdonald Campus, McGill University
    Administration Building, Macdonald Campus, McGill University
  • Bank of Montreal Building (1901), Sydney, Nova Scotia; designated by the Cape Breton Regional Municipality as a registered heritage property in 2008
    Bank of Montreal Building (1901), Sydney, Nova Scotia; designated by the Cape Breton Regional Municipality as a registered heritage property in 2008
  • Former Bank of Montreal on Somerset Street, a designated heritage property in Ottawa
    Former Bank of Montreal on Somerset Street, a designated heritage property in Ottawa
  • Bank of Montreal, Wellington Street, Ottawa (1930–32)[4]
    Bank of Montreal, Wellington Street, Ottawa (1930–32)[4]
  • Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal (renovations from 1890–91)[2]
    Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal (renovations from 1890–91)[2]
  • Molsons Bank Building (BMO Branch), Waterloo, Ontario
    Molsons Bank Building (BMO Branch), Waterloo, Ontario
  • The Bank of Montreal on Place d'Armes (1900), designed with the New York firm of McKim, Mead and White
    The Bank of Montreal on Place d'Armes (1900), designed with the New York firm of
    McKim, Mead and White
  • Sir Andrew Taylor designed alterations to Château Ramezay, Montreal, in 1895 [2]
    Sir Andrew Taylor designed alterations to Château Ramezay, Montreal, in 1895 [2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Andrew Thomas Taylor (Sir)". Dictionary of Scottish Architects 1840–1980. Archived from the original on 28 March 2016. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Taylor, Sir Andrew Thomas". Biographic Dictionary of Architects in Canada 1800–1950. Archived from the original on 3 February 2015. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
  3. ^ "Sir Andrew Thomas Taylor RCA". Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. Archived from the original on 15 April 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
  4. ^ a b "Bank of Montreal in Waterloo, Ontario". Historicplaces.ca. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
  5. ^ "Sir Andrew Taylor Prize in Fine Art". University College London. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
  6. ^ "Sir Andrew Taylor Prize in Architecture". University College London. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
  7. ^ "Taylor, Sir Andrew Thomas". Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved 18 March 2020.

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