Ralph Erskine: Now Tovatt Architects and Planners (1914-2005)
Ralph Erskine: Now Tovatt Architects and Planners (1914-2005)
Ralph Erskine: Now Tovatt Architects and Planners (1914-2005)
Education:
• Quaker School 1925-1931
• Grad. Regent School
Polytechnic in 1938
Background:
• Born In London
• Worked for Louis de Soissons
• Moved to Sweden Before War began
own practice
• became a member of Team X with
Giancarlo De Carlo & Aldo Van Eyck
in the ‘50s
Awards:
• Honorary fellow AIA in 1966
• RIBA Gold Metal of
Architecture 1987
• Royal Swedish Academy of
Arts 1972
• Appointed “Commander of
British Empire” 1979
Photo:Arkspace.com
Design Philosophy
Ralph Erskine is an influential architect in the 20th century . He has a strong belief “in the de-
velopment of a good and equal society and he has, without compromises, pledged and fought
for the need for social and political awareness in the built environment.”
His buildings are a strong reminder of this belief. His design philosophy used “the climate and
the context together with the social and humanistic needs of people. He was concerned that
the expression of buildings should engage the general public interest, generate a sense of own-
ership and appeal to genuine participation.”
photo: Tovatt.com
Greenwich Millennium Village
Green Aspects:
Reduction of Energy 80%,
Reduction water consumption by 30%
30-40% Wood & aluminum construction
waste was recycled.
Aluminum chosen for recyclability and
long life
Once a Brownfeild site
Projects
The Ark
London England
Location
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