Peter Smithson
(1923-2003), ArchitectPeter Denham Smithson
Sitter in 4 portraits
The Smithsons met whilst studying Architecture at Durham University (1939-42) and married in 1949. They established their own partnership in 1950 and are best known for their involvement with the Team X group which attempted to break down barriers between the arts and sciences. Projects in Britain include The Economist Building, Piccadilly, London (1959-1965), and the Robin Hood Gardens housing complex, Poplar, East London (1969-1972).
Four artists included in the exhibition 'This is Tomorrow'
by Nigel Graeme Henderson
vintage bromide print, 1956
NPG P1090
Alison Smithson; Peter Smithson
by J.S. Lewinski
bromide print, July 1972
NPG P1062
Alison Smithson; Peter Smithson
by Godfrey Argent
bromide print, 20 January 1969
NPG x165668
Alison Smithson; Peter Smithson
by Godfrey Argent
bromide print, 20 January 1969
NPG x165612
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