Michael Scott (architect)
Michael Scott (born June 24, 1905 in Drogheda ; † January 24, 1989 ) was an Irish architect whose buildings in the modern style have shaped the cityscape of Dublin to this day. His list of works includes the central bus station Busáras in Dublin, the reconstruction of the Abbey Theater there and the hospital in Tullamore .
Life
Scott was born in Drogheda, but his family was from Kerry , a landscape with which Scott felt a lifelong bond. He attended Belvedere College in Dublin and wanted to be a painter, but on the advice of his father he became an architect, as this profession promised a better livelihood.
First, however, he worked as an actor for a while, including in the USA. In 1928 he founded his architecture firm Michael Scott Architects . Later, Ronnie Tallon and Robin Walker added as a partner, so that the company in 1975 in Scott Tallon Walker has been renamed. It still exists today.
Works
- 1939 The Shamrock Building , Pavilion of Ireland at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City
- Busáras bus station (the headquarters of Bus Éireann ), Dublin
- Abbey Theater , Dublin
- Tullamore Hospital , Tullamore
- Bus garage in Donnybrook , Dublin
Awards
- Scott was the only Irish architect to receive the RIBA Gold Medal for Architecture , personally from Queen Elizabeth II.
Web links
- Michael Scott. In: arch INFORM .
- Extensive information from archiseek (English)
- Scott Tallon Walker website
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Scott, Michael |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Irish architect |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 24, 1905 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Drogheda |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 24, 1989 |