1851 in architecture
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The year 1851 in architecture involved some significant events.
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[edit] Buildings
- The Crystal Palace, home of the Great Exhibition is erected in Hyde Park, London. It has been designed by Joseph Paxton.
- Osborne House on the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom, designed by Thomas Cubitt is completed.
- Dock Tower in Grimsby, United Kingdom is completed.
[edit] Events
- Gottfried Semper publishes the first part of his book The Four Elements of Architecture.
[edit] Awards
- Royal Gold Medal - Thomas Leverton Donaldson.
- Grand Prix de Rome, architecture: (unknown).
