“There should be in all buildings a certain nobility, which is itself a source of inspiration and of reverence.”

— Sir Herbert Baker

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About Sir Herbert Baker

Architect • British

Sir Herbert Baker was a prominent British architect who played a major role in shaping the architecture of the British Empire during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his work in South Africa,...

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