James gandon biography

Early life.
James Gandon was an English architect best known for his work in Ireland during the late 18th century and early 19th century.
Gandon, James (1742–1823), architect, was born 20 February 1742 in London and baptised one week later at St George's, Hanover Square, London.

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James Gandon

British architect

James Gandon

Born	20 February 1743 New Bond Street, London
Died	24 December 1823(1823-12-24) (aged 80) Lucan, Dublin, Ireland
Resting place	Drumcondra Church, Drumcondra, Dublin, Ireland
Occupation	Architect
Known for	Architect of Four Courts, The Custom House, King's Inns, Dublin, Ireland

James Gandon (20 February 1743 – 24 December 1823) was an English architect best known for his work in Ireland during the late 18th century and early 19th century. His better known works include The Custom House and the surrounding Beresford Place, the Four Courts and the King's Inns in Dublin and Emo Court in County Laois.

Early life

Gandon was born on 20 February 1742 in New Bond Street, London, at the house of his grandfather Peter Gandon, a French Huguenot refugee. He was the only son of Peter Gandon (b. 1713), a gunmaker, and Jane Burchall (possibly née Wynne).^[1] From 1749 he was educated at Shipley's Drawing Academy^[2] where he studied the classics, mathematics, arts and arch

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Feb. 20, 2022

Few people leave such a permanent mark on a city as James Gandon (1743 - 1823) did in Dublin. He was born in London on this day, February 20, 1743.

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He trained as an architect in an era where neo-classical Palladian architecture dramatically changed urban landscapes. In 1769 he entered the design competition for Dublin’s Royal Exchange, now City Hall. He finished second to winner Thomas Cooley, but his design received favorable reviews and gained notice from the city leaders who were remaking the city under the Wide Streets Commission.

Thomas Malton View of Thomas Cooley's Royal Dublin Exchange - Now Dublin City Hall

Likely, Gandon was selected as architect for Dublin’s The Customs House in 1780 on the back of his Royal Dublin Exchange submission. The construction of this building was controversial as it moved the city's axis down the River Liffey, closer to the sea. Before the construction of this building, Capel Street and Essex Bridge (now Grattan Bridge) led to t

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James Gandon: A Life

Category:

Loopline Collection, Documentary, Irish Culture

Directed by:

Sé Merry Doyle

Produced by:

Bernadine Carraher, Loopline

This Loopline documentary follows the life of architect, James Gandon, whose plans were realised when Ireland operated under British colonial rule.

James Gandon (1743–1823) is recognised today as one of the leading architects to have worked in Ireland in the late 18th century and early 19th century. His neo-classical buildings still dominate Dublin’s urban landscape, including the Custom House, the Four Courts, King’s Inns and Emo Court in County Laois. The viewer is offered an extensive overview of the life and times of Gandon through the generous contributions of Maurice Craig, Hugo Duffy, Edward McParland and David Slattery.

This film is part of The Loopline Collection Volume 1. To watch more of the collection click here.