As per our current Database, Wells Coates has been died on Jun 17, 1958 (age 62).
When Wells Coates die, Wells Coates was 62 years old.
| Popular As | Wells Coates |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Age | 62 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | December 17, 1895 (Japan) |
| Birthday | December 17 |
| Town/City | Japan |
| Nationality | Japan |
Wells Coates’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Wells Coates was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.
Modernist who designed the Isokon building in Hampstead, London, Brighton's Embassy Court, and Kensington's 10 Palace Gate. He spent the majority of his life as a Canadian ex-patriate.
He was a gunner and a pilot with the Royal Air Force in World War I, after which he studied at the University of British Columbia and East London College. He initially worked as a Journalist, followed by a stint with design firm Adams and Thompson in 1924. He founded his own firm in 1928.
He and Maxwell Fry were instrumental in founding the British wing of CIAM, the Modern Architectural Research Group (MARS).
He was inspired by his mother, who was a Methodist missionary and Architect and planned one of the first missionary schools in Japan; he was the oldest of six children. His mother had studied with the famed Louis Sullivan.
He was inspired by the ideas of Le Corbusier.
