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    Simpler designs became popular in the 18th century led by Scottish architect Robert Adam. In the 19th century, Gothic style was influential and major government buildings like the Houses of Parliament were constructed. In the 20th century, Sir Edwin Lutyens designed New Delhi while modern architects like Norman Foster emerged. Landscaping was also important, with Lancelot Brown designing natural landscapes and Gertrude Jekyll working with color gardens. British fashion and furniture design has included Thomas Chippendale's 18th century furniture and Mary Quant's 20th century fashion.

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    Simpler designs became popular in the 18th century led by Scottish architect Robert Adam. In the 19th century, Gothic style was influential and major government buildings like the Houses of Parliament were constructed. In the 20th century, Sir Edwin Lutyens designed New Delhi while modern architects like Norman Foster emerged. Landscaping was also important, with Lancelot Brown designing natural landscapes and Gertrude Jekyll working with color gardens. British fashion and furniture design has included Thomas Chippendale's 18th century furniture and Mary Quant's 20th century fashion.

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    Simpler designs became popular in the 18th century led by Scottish architect Robert Adam. In the 19th century, Gothic style was influential and major government buildings like the Houses of Parliament were constructed. In the 20th century, Sir Edwin Lutyens designed New Delhi while modern architects like Norman Foster emerged. Landscaping was also important, with Lancelot Brown designing natural landscapes and Gertrude Jekyll working with color gardens. British fashion and furniture design has included Thomas Chippendale's 18th century furniture and Mary Quant's 20th century fashion.

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     simpler designs became popular

     Robert Adam – Scottish architect – influence in UK, EU, US. Designed Dumfries House in
    Scotland. Influenced architects in cities such as Bath, where the Royal Crescent was built.

    19th century

     medieval ’gothic’ style


     The Houses of Parliament and St Pancras Station were built at this time
     town halls in cities such as Manchester and Sheffield

    20th century

     influence of Sir Edwin Lutyens


     designed New Delhi to be the seat of government in India
     after WWI, Cenotaph in Whitehall - the site of the annual Remembrance Day service
    attended by the King, politicians and foreign ambassadors.
     Modern British architects: Sir Norman Foster (1935-), Lord (Richard) Rogers (1933-) and
    Dame Zaha Hadid (1950-2016)

    Garden design and landscaping – important role in UK

    18th century

     Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown- design around houses to appear natural, places have
    “capabilities”
     Gertrude Jekyll often worked with Edwin Lutyens to design colourful gardens around the
    houses he designed
     Annual Chelsea Flower Show - showcases garden design from Britain and around the world.

    Fashion and design


    British designers

     Thomas Chippendale - designed furniture in the 18th century


     Clarice Cliff - designed Art Deco ceramics
     Sir Terence Conran - 20th-century interior designer
     Mary Quant

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