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George Marsh

1921 – 1998

English architect

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Lived 1921 – 1998 (aged 76–77). George Marsh was a British architect.

Horace George Marsh (16 March 1921 – October 1998) was an English architect, best known for his work on the design of buildings including Centre Point in London and Alpha Tower in Birmingham, in his role as a partner in the architectural practice of R. Seifert and Partners.

Early life Born in Birmingham,

Career in London In 1946, Marsh moved to London, working for a variety of architects until he joined the practice of Richard Seifert in 1957, becoming a founding partner in the newly formed R. Seifert & Partners a year later. Marsh's architectural style was very different and brought a fresh design input to the practice. From the time of Marsh's arrival in the late 1950s their work displayed a new-found flamboyance influenced by the Swiss architect Le Corbusier, Brazilian Oscar Niemeyer and the American practice Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. and worked closely with Richard Seifert on many of his most important buildings including Tolworth Tower, Centre Point and Space House (formally CAA House) in London, and Alpha Tower in his home city of Birmingham.

Marsh was elected a fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1968

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Who was George Marsh?

English architect (1921-1998)

When was George Marsh born?

George Marsh was born on 16 March 1921.

When did George Marsh die?

George Marsh died in 1998.

What was George Marsh's occupation?

George Marsh was an architect.

What nationality was George Marsh?

George Marsh was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Marsh

· Wikidata: Q18343982

· DBpedia: George Marsh (architect)

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