John Webb (architect)

John Webb ( * 1611, † October 24, 1672 in Butleigh ) was an English architect of the Palladian.

Webb was a student and a son-in by Inigo Jones. Earlier in his career he worked as a draftsman for Jones on the designs of the Banqueting House and other buildings. After Jones 's death in 1652 Webb inherited his collection of drawings by Palladio and Jones own and was considered the leading classicist architect of the 1650s in England. Among his most famous works are the interior of Wilton House and the north wing of the manor The Vyne in Basingstoke, for which he designed in 1654 a übergiebelten portico, which is considered the first in England. His main work is considered the design for the new building of the Royal Palace of Placentia in Greenwich, which was started in 1664. Was run to 1669, but only the west wing, before the further construction was stopped due to lack of funds. The palace was built further amended by later designs of Wren as the Royal Naval Hospital.

After a successful career Webb died in 1672. His buildings and works had great influence on the further development of the neo- Palladian architecture in England in the 18th century. Many of his buildings have been altered or destroyed later so that Webb was forgotten and his teacher Jones is now regarded as the most famous Palladian architect of England.