
Office of Sir Hugh Casson (1910-99)
Design for the Duke of Edinburgh's Study, Buckingham Palace c.1956
RCIN 741462.b
After serving as Director of Architecture for the Festival of Britain in 1951, the architect Hugh Casson undertook a number of architectural projects for the Royal Family, including this design for the Duke’s study at Buckingham Palace. It incorporates several new design features, including a built-in television.