Louis de Soissons

(1890–1962) British-Canadian architect

Louis de Soissons (Canada, 1890–1962) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Louis de Soissons belongs to the chapter ‘Modernism’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Louis de Soissons was born in Montreal and died in London. Louis de Soissons trained at Royal Academy of Arts and Beaux-Arts de Paris. Louis de Soissons became a member of Royal Academy of Arts, Royal Institute of British Architects, and Royal Fine Art Commission. The awards include Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, and Associate Member of the Royal Academy of Arts.

One of the best-known works is ‘Welwyn Garden City’. The catalogue has one building by Louis de Soissons.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Jules Caron, Douglas Kertland, El Lisitskij, Rudolf Schindler, and Jacobus Johannes Pieter Oud.

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