Holland, Henry (1745–1806)

English architect who undertook speculative building as well as designing, especially in Sloane Street and the adjoining parts ofChelsea, from 1771 onwards. His works including the original Pavilion at Brighton (1786–87), and alterations to Carlton House, London (1783–95; demolished 1826) both for the Prince of Wales; Brooks' Club, London (1776–8); Southill House, Bedfordshire (1795); and alterations to Dover House and Whitehall.

Holland was born in London, the son of a builder in Fulham, to whom he was apprenticed. In 1771 he became partner to Capability Brown, whose daughter he married in 1773.