Percival W. Hawkins
Percival W. Hawkins | |
|---|---|
| Born | London, England |
| Died | 1954 |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy Schools |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Shepherd's Bush Tabernacle, 5 Portland Place |
Percival William Hawkins (died 1954) was a British architect known for his contributions to early 20th-century architecture. A Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Hawkins worked in London. Among his surviving buildings is the Shepherd's Bush Tabernacle and 5 Portland Place, London.[1]
Career
In 1904 Hawkins became a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). His last entry in the RIBA directory is dated 1930.[2] The Shepherd's Bush Tabernacle Baptist Church was completed in 1907, following a competition.[3][4] The building work was carried out by Mr C Gray of Shepherd's Bush.[5] In 1911 he completed 5 Portland Place, with Beaux-Arts details and sculpture at the attic level.[6]
Death and legacy
Hawkins died in 1954.[7] At least two of his buildings, 5 Portland Place and the Shepherd's Bush Tabernacle remain standing.
See also
References
- Denny, Barbara, Hammersmith and Shepherd's Bush Past, Historical Publications Ltd, London (1995), ISBN 0-948667-32-X
Notes
- ^ www.ukmoho.co.uk Retrieved 8 September 2025
- ^ www.lbhf.gov.uk Retrieved 8 September 2025
- ^ Denny, p64
- ^ Chapels & Meeting Houses by Kenneth Lindley, p.24 Retrieved 6 September 2025
- ^ The Builder, 1907, p789 Retrieved 8 September 2025
- ^ London 3: North West, p.647, Nikolaus Pevsner Retrieved 8 September 2025
- ^ Directory of British Architects, (1832-194) edited by Antonia Brodie Retrieved 8 September 2025