Maufe, Edward, Sir, 1883-1974 (British architect)
Person
Biography/Historical Note
He was born in 1882. In his teen-age years he became interested in architecture and since 1899 he started to work for important London studios. He then attended St. John's College in Oxford and the Architectural Association School of Architecture. In his professional carreer he was often involved in designing churches and memorials. His most important accomplishment was the Guilford Cathedral, whose competition he won in 1932, though the building was inaugurated only some 30 years later. Since 1943 he was principal architect of the Imperial War Graves Commission. He retired in 1964 and died in 1974.
Nationality:
English.
Education:
St. John's College, Oxford; Architectural Association School of Architecture.
Role within the BSR:
Member of the Faculty of Architecture, 1945-1967.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Maufe, Edward, 1945 - 1967
File
Maufe, Edward, 1945 - 1967
Reference number: AR-02.07.02/359.13
Scope and Contents
Documents from this file include: letters to Evelyn Shaw (BSR Honorary General Secretary) confirming acceptance of designation as member of the Faculty of Architecture; correspondence with W. D. Sturch (BSR Honorary General Secretary) concerning meetings and applications of candidates; drafts of Faculty reports for years 1938-1948 and 1949-1950; correspondence with Shaw about the projects for a Library extension; leaflet promoting the book by Maufe “Modern Church Architecture”, published in...
Dates:
Record Keeping: 1945 - 1967