Architect. Born Wells Wintemute Coates in Tokyo of Canadian parents. He was influenced by Le Corbusier's principal that buildings should be 'machines for living' , which was reflected in his best known work, the Isokon building. Also . Died in Vancouver.
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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Wells Coates
The plaque is in the foyer of the flats. It was unveiled by John Pritchard, g...
Architects, Arthur and Christian. Their partnership was based in the East India Dock Road, and they designed many of London's workhouses. Active 1892.
Pronounced Lez-ness. Founded by Richard de Lucy, as a penance for his role in the murder of Thomas Becket. It never grew to any great size, and was closed by Cardinal Wolsey under a licence to supp...
Architect.  Born Glasgow.  Studied in Paris and returned to gain significant commisions in Glasgow.  His first work in London was the Edward VII Galleries at the British Museum, for which he was kn...
Architect for the restoration of Bishop Wood's Almshouses in 1930.  Designed a number of modernist pubs.
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