Bryan Avery
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Bryan Avery RIBA
is a London
based architect
, born in Berkshire
, England in 1944
He studied architecture at Leicester College of Art (now the De Montfort University
), followed by a MA in the History and Theory of Architecture at Essex University under Professors Joseph Rykwert
and Dalibor Veseley. He established his own practice Avery Architects Associates in 1978.
The practice has built a wide range of projects ranging from theatres and museums to offices and educational buildings, many of which have won respected awards.
Riba
Riba means one of the senses of "usury" . Riba is forbidden in Islamic economic jurisprudence fiqh and considered as a major sin...
is a London
London
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based architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
, born in Berkshire
Berkshire
Berkshire is a historic county in the South of England. It is also often referred to as the Royal County of Berkshire because of the presence of the royal residence of Windsor Castle in the county; this usage, which dates to the 19th century at least, was recognised by the Queen in 1957, and...
, England in 1944
He studied architecture at Leicester College of Art (now the De Montfort University
De Montfort University
De Montfort University is a public research and teaching university situated in the medieval Old Town of Leicester, England, adjacent to the River Soar and the Leicester Castle Gardens...
), followed by a MA in the History and Theory of Architecture at Essex University under Professors Joseph Rykwert
Joseph Rykwert
Joseph Rykwert is Paul Philippe Cret Professor of Architecture Emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania, and is widely regarded as the most important architectural historian and critic of his generation. He has spent most of his working life in the United Kingdom and America...
and Dalibor Veseley. He established his own practice Avery Architects Associates in 1978.
The practice has built a wide range of projects ranging from theatres and museums to offices and educational buildings, many of which have won respected awards.
Projects (built)
- Museum of the Moving Image, London (1988)
- Neathouse Place offices, London (1997)
- Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA)Royal Academy of Dramatic ArtThe Royal Academy of Dramatic Art is a drama school located in London, United Kingdom. It is generally regarded as one of the most renowned drama schools in the world, and is one of the oldest drama schools in the United Kingdom, having been founded in 1904.RADA is an affiliate school of the...
- BFI London IMAXLondon IMAXThe London IMAX is an IMAX cinema in the South Bank district of London, England, just north of Waterloo Station. It is operated by the British Film Institute.The cinema is located in the centre of a roundabout on Waterloo Road...
, London (1999) - The London Transport Museum, London (2007)
- 7-10 Old Bailey offices, London (2009)