Walter Burley Griffin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Walter Burley Griffin

American architect and landscape architect

Date of Birth: 24-Nov-1876

Place of Birth: Maywood, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 11-Feb-1937

Profession: architect, urban planner, landscape architect

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Walter Burley Griffin (November 24, 1876 – February 11, 1937) was an American architect and landscape architect.
He is noted for designing Canberra, Australia's capital city.
He has been credited with the development of the L-shaped floor plan, the carport and an innovative use of reinforced concrete.Influenced by the Chicago-based Prairie School, Griffin developed a unique modern style.
He worked in partnership with his wife Marion Mahony Griffin.
In 28 years they designed over 350 buildings, landscape and urban-design projects as well as designing construction materials, interiors, furniture and other household items.