James Gowan

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James Gowan

Engineering

#161

World Rank

#317

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Architecture

#83

World Rank

#212

Historical Rank

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Why Is James Gowan Influential?

According to Wikipedia, James Gowan was a Scottish-born architect known for his post-modernist designs of the "engineering style" which influenced a generation of British architects. Life Gowan was born in Pollokshields, Glasgow in 1923. He was brought up by his grandparents in Partick after his parents' separation, but went to live with his mother aged 12 and attended Hyndland Secondary School. He studied architecture at the Glasgow School of Art before joining the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. He was stationed in Palestine as a radar operator. After the war, he moved to London and completed his studies at Kingston School of Architecture. He married Margaret Barry in October 1944, having two daughters.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With James Gowan?

James Gowan is affiliated with the following schools:

• Kingston University
• Mackintosh School of Architecture
• Heriot-Watt University