Peter Chamberlin

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Peter Hugh Girard Chamberlin

FRIBA (31 March 1919, London[1] – 23 May 1978, Berkshire[2]), most commonly known as Joe Chamberlin, was a post-War English architect most famous for his work on the Barbican Estate in London.[3]

Biography

Chamberlin was born on 31 March 1919. He attended

Politics, Philosophy and Economics. During the Second World War
he was a conscientious objector. After the War, he attended Kingston School of Art's School of Architecture, qualifying as an architect in 1948.

He married Jean Bingham in 1940.[citation needed]

He became the dominant force in the architectural partnership of Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, responsible for designing the Barbican Estate in London.

In 1963, he was awarded the

Royal Academy
, becoming a full RA in 1978, two weeks before his death.

Chamberlin died on 23 May 1978 before the Barbican Estate was completed.

References

  1. ^ "Search Results for England & Wales Births 1837-2006 - findmypast.co.uk". search.findmypast.co.uk.
  2. ^ "Search Results for England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007 - findmypast.co.uk". search.findmypast.co.uk.
  3. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U153090
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