1762 in architecture
In today's world, 1762 in architecture is an issue that has gained relevance in various areas of society. Whether in politics, economics, technology, health and culture, 1762 in architecture has become a key point of discussion and debate. Its influence extends internationally, impacting decision-making and generating significant changes in many aspects of daily life. In this article, we will explore the different angles and perspectives related to 1762 in architecture, analyzing its impact and relevance in today's world.
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The year 1762 in architecture involved some significant events.
Events
- King George III of the United Kingdom begins remodelling Buckingham Palace in London as his family's main London residence.
- Construction of the Petit Trianon in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles in France to the design of Ange-Jacques Gabriel begins.
- Construction of the Brick Market in Newport, Rhode Island, to the design of Peter Harrison begins (completed 1772).
- Completion of the main building of Royal Hospital Haslar on the south coast of England (begun 1746; first patients admitted 1753) to the design of merchant and architect Theodore Jacobsen; this is the world's largest hospital and Europe's largest brick building at this time.[1]
Buildings and structures
Buildings
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- Milsom Street, Bath, England, is built by Thomas Lightholder.
- Plymouth Synagogue in England, the oldest synagogue built by Ashkenazi Jews in the English-speaking world, is built, apparently without an architect.[2]
- St George's German Lutheran Church in London is built.
- Old St. Thomas's Church, Dublin, Ireland, designed by John Smith after Palladio, is completed.
- Old City Hall (Aalborg) in Denmark, built by Daniel Popp, is completed.
- Old State House (Providence, Rhode Island) is substantially completed.
- Faneuil Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, is rebuilt after a fire.
- Richmond Place on the River Thames at Richmond, England, designed by Robert Taylor, is completed for Sir Charles Asgill.
- Schuyler Mansion in Albany, New York, designed by John Gaborial, is completed.
- Upton Scott House in Annapolis, Maryland, is built by William Brown.
- Notre-Dame de Guebwiller is started (completed in 1785)
Publications
- James Stuart and Nicholas Revett's Antiquities of Athens.
Births
- April 14 – Giuseppe Valadier, Italian architect and designer, urban planner and archeologist (died 1839)
- September 20 – Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine, French neoclassical architect, interior decorator and designer (died 1853)
Deaths
- December 17? – Charles Labelye, Swiss civil engineer (born 1705)
- date unknown – Rosario Gagliardi, Sicilian architect (born 1698)
References
- ^ "Haslar Heritage Group". Retrieved 2024-05-09.
- ^ "Jewish Heritage UK". www.jewish-heritage-uk.org. 1 July 2007. Archived from the original on 22 May 2012.