Robert Smirke

(1780–1867) brittisk arkitekt (1780–1867)

Robert Smirke (1780–1867) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Robert Smirke belongs to the chapter ‘The Enlightenment’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Robert Smirke was born in London and died in Cheltenham. Wikidata associates Robert Smirke with Greek Revival architecture. Robert Smirke became a member of Royal Academy of Arts. The awards include Royal Gold Medal and Knight Bachelor.

One of the best-known works is ‘British Museum’. The catalogue has 4 buildings by Robert Smirke. The dated buildings span the years 1759–1861. The buildings are in London Borough of Camden, City of Westminster, Dublin, and Eastnor. They are in 2 countries. According to Wikidata, buildings by Robert Smirke belong to the styles ‘Neoclassicism’ and ‘Historicism’.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Jean-Nicolas Huyot, Nikolay Alfyorov, Alexander Egorovitj Staubert, Friedrich Wilhelm Langerhans, and Alexander Parris.

• British Museum
• Canada House
• Wellington Monument
• Eastnor Castle