William Walcot

(1874–1943) British artist (1874-1943)

William Walcot (1874–1943) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, William Walcot belongs to the chapter ‘Industrialisation’ in this site’s history of architecture.

William Walcot was born in Lustdorf and died in Hurstpierpoint. William Walcot trained at Higher Art School at the Imperial Academy of Arts. William Walcot worked in Paris, Saint Petersburg, Moscow, and London. Wikidata associates William Walcot with Art Nouveau architecture.

One of the best-known works is ‘Hotel Metropol’. The catalogue has one building by William Walcot. The dated building is from 1907.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Viktor Kovačić, Armas Lindgren, John Russell Pope, Antonio Palacios, and Charles l’Éplattenier.

• Hotel Metropol