Definition

Proper noun: - Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens: An English architect renowned for his significant role in designing and planning the urban layout and key buildings of New Delhi, India, during the British colonial period. He is a notable figure in early 20th-century architecture.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The architectural grandeur of New Delhi is largely attributed to Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens.
  • The Viceroy's House, now Rashtrapati Bhavan, was designed by Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens.

Advanced Usage

• "Lutyens' Delhi": A common term referring to the central administrative area of New Delhi, characterized by its wide avenues, grand government buildings, and bungalows, all planned by Lutyens.
  • The tour focused on the landmarks of Lutyens' Delhi.

Variants and Related Words

• Lutyens (n): A common shortened reference to the architect.
  • The building is a fine example of Lutyens' style.
• Lutyensque (adj): Describing architecture that resembles or is in the style of Lutyens, often involving classical elements, symmetry, and grand scale.
  • The new embassy building has a distinctly Lutyensque facade.

Synonyms

• Architect: A general term for a person who designs buildings.
• City planner: A person who designs the layout and infrastructure of urban areas.

Noun

1. English architect who planned the city of New Delhi (1869-1944)