Background
He was born in Swaffham, Norfolk and a pupil of Sir Jeffry Wyattville.
He was born in Swaffham, Norfolk and a pupil of Sir Jeffry Wyattville.
He worked both in the Gothic and Classical styles, but is perhaps best known for his severe Greek Revival country houses - most of which have been demolished. In 1834 he was one of several prominent architects to form the Institute of British Architects in London (later Royal Institute of British Architects). A large number of his drawings are in the Royal Institute of British Architects drawings collection, now housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum.