Roy Grounds
Sir Roy Burman Grounds (18 December 1905 – 2 March 1981) was an Australian architect. His early work included buildings influenced by the Moderne movement of the 1930s, and his later buildings of the 1950s and 1960s, such as the National Gallery of Victoria and the adjacent Victorian Arts Centre, cemented his legacy as a leader in Australian architecture.
Sir Roy Grounds | |
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| Born | 18 December 1905 |
| Died | 2 March 1981 (aged 75) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Education | Melbourne University |
| Known for | National Gallery of Victoria Victorian Arts Centre |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Architecture |
Artist Marr Grounds was his son.
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