Lasdun, Denys Louis (1914–2001)
English modernist architect. Many of his designs emphasize the horizontal layering of a building, creating the effect of geological strata extending into the surrounding city or landscape. This effect can be seen in his designs for the University of East Anglia, Norwich (1962–68); and the National Theatre (1967–76) on London's South Bank.
| Other works of note include Keeling House council flats, Bethnal Green, London (1952–55); the Royal College of Physicians, Regent's Park, London (1960–64); flats in St James's Place (1961); and a new college for Fitzwilliam and extensions to Christ's College, Cambridge. |
