Henry Holland, Georgian Architect
Henry Holland was an architect from the 18th Century Georgian period of architecture. He worked mostly for the English noble class and received extensive training from the noted architect and landscape designer Capability Brown. Holland later married Brown's daughter. Henry Holland also taught a number of students over the years, among them Sir John Soane.
Henry Holland was born on July 20th, 1745 in Fulham, London. He would begin his career in architecture at a relatively late age, with the design of the Brooks's Club at St James's, which he began when he was 31 years old.
This project took two years to complete, from the years 1776 to 1778 and several projects came in quick succession soon afterwards. Among these were the Theatre Royal at Drury Lane and the Royal Opera House. These two projects in particular cemented Holland's reputation as a major force in the Georgian architectural movement.
In 1777, Holland received a commission to work on turning 89 acres or 360,000 square meters of open field and marshland into a town. The land was originally leased from the Cadogan clan and Holland's task was to turn this unused tract of land into Hans Town. The project was a resounding success and the area quickly became one of the most fashionable districts on the area.
Henry Holland died on June 17th, 1806.
Original Authors: Doods Pangburn
Edit Update Authors: M.A.Harris
Updated On: 16/05/2008
