1937 in architecture

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See also: 1936 in architecture, other 1937 events, 1938 in architecture, and the architecture timeline.

Contents 1 Buildings 2 Awards 3 Births 4 Deaths

[edit] Buildings

• Chelsea Bridge in Pimlico, London, designed by G. Topham Forrest, former head of London County Council's Architect's Department, is completed.
• Dolphin Square in Pimlico, London, designed by Gordon Jeeves, is completed.
• May 27 - The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, designed by Joseph B. Strauss is opened.

[edit] Awards

• Royal Gold Medal - Raymond Unwin

[edit] Births

• May 9 - Rafael Moneo
• September 14 - Renzo Piano

[edit] Deaths

• February 11 - Walter Burley Griffin (born 1876)
• August 27 - John Russell Pope (born 1874)