Burton, Decimus (1800-1881)

English architect. Befriended by John Nash, he later became a leading figure in the classical revival before he had even studied in Italy or Greece. Buildings by his enormous London practice included the Athenaeum Club (1829-30), his masterpiece; and the Palm House at Kew (1844-48).

Other buildings in London include, the screen at Hyde Park Corner (1825); the arch now on Constitution Hill; the Holme in Regent's Park, (around 1818); Grove House (1822-24), St Dunstan's Lodge (1825-28), and Holford House (1832-33). Outside London he laid out the Calverley Estate, Tunbridge Wells (1828 onwards); Adelaide Crescent, Brighton (1830-34); and many country mansions.

Burton was the son of a builder by whom he was first trained, later entering the Royal Academy schools to study architecture and starting practice at an early age.