Significant Architectural Events of 1794
The year 1794 was marked by several noteworthy events and developments in the field of architecture across the globe. This year saw the birth of significant buildings, the arrival of influential figures, and pivotal interior renovations.
Key Events
- Date Unknown – French confectioner Louis Jules Benois arrives in Russia following the French Revolution, laying the groundwork for the Benois family’s artistic legacy.
- Construction begins in Blackheath, London, on houses designed by Michael Searles, including notable structures such as The Paragon (a crescent), South Row, and Montpelier Row, which are slated for completion in 1805.
- The interior of St. Nicholas Church in Leipzig, Saxony, is remodeled by Johann Carl Friedrich Dauthe in the neoclassical style.
Notable Buildings and Structures
- Needle of Rijswijk – A monument located in the Forest of Rijswijk, Netherlands.
- Fru Haugans Hotel – Situated in Mosjøen, Norway.
- Second Royal Presidio Chapel – Located at the Presidio of Monterey in Spanish Alta California, now known as the Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo, this represents the first stone building in the province.
- The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis – A prominent structure in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
- The Radcliffe Observatory – A notable building at Oxford, England.
- Mumbles Lighthouse – Located in Swansea, Wales.
Births
- August 30 – Birth of John Rennie the Younger, an English civil engineer (died 1874).
- October 26 – Birth of Konstantin Thon, a Russian imperial architect during the reign of Tsar Nicholas I (died 1881).
Deaths
- February 23 – Death of James Playfair, a Scottish Neoclassical architect (born 1755; consumption).
- February 27 – Death of Jean-Rodolphe Perronet, a French architect and structural engineer (born 1708).
- April 10 – Death of Antonio Rinaldi, an Italian architect working in Russia (born 1710).
- July 8 – Death of Richard Mique, a French Neoclassical architect (born 1728).
- October 20 – Death of James Adam, a Scottish architect and furniture designer, brother of Robert Adam (born 1732).
These events represent a turning point in architectural history, with influences that would resonate in various styles and structures for years to come.