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- William Chambers - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
(1723-96). Scottish architect William Chambers was one of the leading architects of his day in Britain. As the official surveyor-general and comptroller during the reign of George III, he influenced all new buildings and renovations associated with the Crown. Most of his work is in the Palladian style, which uses classical forms and emphasizes clarity, order, and symmetry.