Colen Campbell

Colen Campbell
Born(1676-06-15)15 June 1676
Died(1729-09-13)13 September 1729
Resting placeWestminster Abbey
NationalityScottish
OccupationArchitect
BuildingsMereworth Castle
Stourhead
Houghton Hall
Burlington House
Wanstead House
Palladian revival: Stourhead House, south facade, designed by Campbell and completed in 1720; a print from Vitruvius Britannicus

Colen Campbell (15 June 1676 – 13 September 1729) was a pioneering Scottish architect and architectural writer who played an important part in the development of the Georgian style. For most of his career, he resided in Italy and England. As well as his architectural designs, he is known for Vitruvius Britannicus, three volumes of high-quality engravings showing the great houses of the time.