James Stirling was a renowned architect born in Glasgow, Scotland on April 22, 1926. He was highly respected for his work at universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard. His style was unique in that he drew inspiration from all of architectural history, from ancient Rome to the Baroque era, and was considered one of the greatest architects of the latter 20th century.
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💰 Net worth: $1.7 Million (2024)
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About
Known for his work at universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard. Considered to be one of the greatest Architects of the latter 20th century and was known for drawing from all of architectural history, whether it was ancient Rome or the Baroque era, for his work.
Before Fame
He fought in World War II before studying architecture at the University of Liverpool. He was first a member of the Black Watch, then the Parachute Regiment, which took him behind German enemy lines prior to D-Day. He and the famed Colin Rowe were classmates at Liverpool.
Trivia
His name adorned the Stirling Prize for architecture after 1996.
Family Life
He was born in Glasgow, although his birth year was disputed. He and the famed Architect Colin St John Wilson were lifelong friends. His family enrolled him in Quarry Bank High School, Liverpool, England.
Associated With
He was influenced by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, despite refusing to blindly follow Modernism.