Walter Burley Griffin was an American architect. He won the Canberra design competition, and designed several Australian cities.
Walter Burley Griffin used to work for Frank Lloyd Wright at the Oak Park home and studio. After that, when he heard there was a competition going for the best design of Canberra, he and his wife, Marion Mahony Griffin, started the design. It won the competition and Walter and Marion moved to Australia. Walter got the job of Federal Capital Director of Design and Construction. However, that was a lot of hard work and Griffin was constantly under pressure. He was also getting a lot of criticism so in 1920, Griffin dropped the job and was no longer involved in the development of Canberra. He died in 1937 at the age of 61.
Walter Burley Griffin was born on November 24, 1876.
Walter Burley Griffin was born on November 24, 1876.
Walter Burley Griffin was an American architect, famed for his work in Canberra, Australia.
Walter Burley Griffin was the American who designed Canberra. Lake Burley Griffen was named after him. He was born in 1876 and died in 1937.well. Walter Burley Griffin was American. He designed Canberra. Lake Burley Griffen was named after Walter. He was a very good and nice man. he was born in 1876- 1937. My favorite town has a lake named after him.
Walter Burley Griffin, the architect who designed Australia's national capital of Canberra, was American, as he was born in the United States of America.
He died of peritonitis.
it name comes from Walter burly griffin
Walter Burley Griffin In His Own Right - 1998 TV was released on: USA: November 1998
29th June, 1911
He got a lake named after him.
1911
He got a lake named after him.