Aston Webb
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Sir Aston Webb (May 22, 1849 - August 21, 1930) was a British architect, active in the late 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century. He was President of the Royal Academy 1919-1924. He worked in partnership with Ingress Bell.
One of his best known works is the principal facade of Buckingham Palace which he re-designed in 1912.
He also designed the entrance facade of the Victoria and Albert Museum, and Admiralty Arch.
One of his earliest works was built for the Six Masters of The Royal Grammar School Worcester in 1877. These almshouses are in the Arts and Crafts style, different from his later work. Another educational commission was the new buildings of Christ's Hospital in Horsham.
The central building of Chancellor's Court at the University of Birmingham, UK was named after Aston Webb. It includes the Great Hall. The main feature is a large dome that sits atop the building.
Also in Birmingham are the Law Courts designed by Webb and Bell.
