Date of Birth: 1723
Date of Death: 1796
Nationality: British
Notes: Chambers was born in Goteborg, Sweden, to English parents. He was sent to England for his education and returned to Sweden when he was 16, where he worked for the Swedish East India Company between 1740 and 1749. His work for the company took him to the Far East three times, giving him an unparalleled first-hand knowledge of Asian architecture, a unique qualification among European architects of the day. Chambers made enough money in the Far East to retire at any early age and pursue the practice of architecture. He studied architecture in Paris and Italy, staying in the latter for five years. In 1755 he returned to England, where he began his architecture practice. In 1757 Chambers was appointed architectural tutor to the young Prince of Wales (later George III), which resulted in royal favor for the rest of his life. Chambers's publications included the very influential "Treatise on Civil Architecture" (1759), which became the standard work on the classical tradition, and "Designs of Chinese Buildings, Furniture, Dresses, Machines and Utensils" of 1757. In 1767 he became architect to the Office of Works, followed by appointment as the comptroller of the Works in 1769. Chambers was essential in the formation of the Royal Academy and designed its new home, Somerset House, possibly his most famous work. He was made a knight of the Polar Star by the King of Sweden.

Date of Birth: 1904
Date of Death: 1973
Nationality: British
Notes: Erith was an English architect known for his restorations in the Classical style. He formed the partnership Erith & Terry with his pupil Quinlan Terry. Erith was noted for his renovation of the interiors of numbers 10, 11, and 12 Downing Street for the government of Harold Macmillan in the 1960s.

Date of Birth: Circa 1730
Date of Death: 1806
Nationality: British

Date of Birth: 1753
Date of Death: 1837
Nationality: British
Notes: Routinely considered one of England's greatest architects, even in his lifetime, Soane's influence continues to be substantial. Blundeston House is one of his earliest works, while Letton Hall and Tyringham are considered among his most significant.

Date of Birth: 1771
Date of Death: 1805
Nationality: British
Notes: Sir John Soane's apprentice, 1788-91. Soane's works supervisor at Barons Court, 1791-94. 1st Marquess of Abercorn's architect, 1794-99. Had Dublin practice between 1799 and 1805.

Date of Birth: Apr 22, 1794
Date of Death: Oct 16, 1838
Nationality: Irish
Notes: Son of Sir Richard Morrison.

Date of Birth: 1767
Date of Death: Oct 31, 1849
Nationality: Irish
Notes: Student of James Gandon. Completed Emo Court to Gandon's basic designs. Father of William Vitruvius Morrison.

Date of Birth: May 19, 1880
Date of Death: Feb 3, 1964
Nationality: British
Notes: A student of Leondard Stokes, Richardson became a leading architect and teacher during the first half of the 20th century. He was professor of architecture at University College London, a founder of the Georgian Group, and a president of the Royal Academy of Arts.

Date of Birth: 1929
Nationality: British
Notes: British interior decorator, designer, and author.