In 1964, Basil Spence designed the Coventry Cathedral in England, which was built to replace the medieval St. Michael's Cathedral destroyed during World War II. The new cathedral features a modernist architectural style, incorporating elements like a striking concrete structure and large stained glass windows. Spence's design is celebrated for its innovative use of space and light, as well as its symbolic representation of hope and renewal for the city of Coventry.
Scottish architect Sir Basil Spence provided the original conceptual design of the beehive in 1964.
Scottish architect Sir Basil Spence provided the original conceptual design of the beehive in 1964.
Basil Spence's birth name is Basil Urwin Spence.
Basil Neven-Spence was born in 1888.
Sir Basil Spence was born on August 13, 1907.
Sir Basil Spence was born on August 13, 1907.
Basil Spence has written: 'The Cathedral of St Michael, Coventry'
Sir Basil Spence died on November 19, 1976 at the age of 69.
Basil Spence was born on August 13, 1907, in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, India.
Sir Basil Spence died on November 19, 1976 at the age of 69.
Sir Basil Spence was born on August 13, 1907 and died on November 19, 1976. Sir Basil Spence would have been 69 years old at the time of death or 107 years old today.
Sir Basil Spence.