Cyril Arthur Farey

Place: London

Born: 1888

Death: 1954

Biography:

Cyril Arthur Farey was a British architect and architectural illustrator, known for his detailed pencil and watercolour perspective depictions of architectural and engineering landmarks in the first half of the 20th century. Born in London in 1888, he was educated at Tonbridge School and served his articles in the offices of architect Horace Field between 1911 and 1913.

Early Life and Education

Farey attended the Architectural Association and the Royal Academy School of Architecture, where he won several awards, including the RA Schools Bronze Medal in 1911, the Tite Prize in 1913, and the Soane Medallion in 1914. He was nominated as an Associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1918 and became a Fellow in 1941.

Career

Farey's work as an architectural illustrator led him to collaborate with prominent architects such as Edwin Lutyens and Frank Lloyd Wright. His illustrations were highly acclaimed, and he is considered one of the preeminent architectural draftsmen of his period. Some notable works include:

• Lutyens' unrealized design for Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
• Depictions of St Paul's Cathedral and the City of London during World War II
• Frank Lloyd Wright's 1923 Tokyo Imperial Hotel

Selected Architectural Work

Some of Farey's notable architectural projects include:

• 2 Wildwood Rise, Hampstead Garden Suburb, which won second prize in a Country Life competition in 1913
• Bukit Timah Campus, National University of Singapore
• St George's Church Hall (1929), which is Grade II Listed

can be found in various museums and institutions, including the Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane. For more information on his life and work, visit Cyril Arthur Farey's page on Wikioo.org or the wikipedia page dedicated to him. His publications, such as "Architectural Drawing, Perspective, and Rendering", showcase his expertise in architectural illustration.