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Robert Adam Collection

Robert Adam, a renowned Scottish architect, left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of Europe

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Culzean Castle

Culzean Castle, dating from 18th century, architect Robert Adam, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: University of Stirling, Stirling, 1972

University of Stirling, Stirling, 1972
University of Stirling, Logie, STIRLINGSHIRE, SCOTLAND facing North. NCAP: Aerofilms Archive. - 25/03/1972

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: University of Stirling, Stirling, 2007

University of Stirling, Stirling, 2007
Airthrey Castle, Logie, STIRLINGSHIRE, SCOTLAND facing South West. NCAP: RCAHMS Aerial Survey - 06/04/2007

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Culzean Castle dating from the 18th century

Culzean Castle dating from the 18th century, designed by Robert Adam, from the gardens, Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Culzean Castle, South Ayrshire, 1994

Culzean Castle, South Ayrshire, 1994
Culzean Castle, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Portman Square, London, c1813 (1907)

Portman Square, London, c1813 (1907). Portman Square was originally laid out in the 1760s by Henry William Portman. Several prominent aristocrats had residences on the square

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: View of John Adam Street, Westminster, London, 1795

View of John Adam Street, Westminster, London, 1795. On the left is the facade of the Society of Arts building, designed by James and Robert Adam as part of their Adelphi scheme

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Robert Adam bridge, Compton Verney, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Robert Adam bridge, Compton Verney, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: A Romantic Landscape with a Ruined Castle, 1778-87. Creator: Robert Adam

A Romantic Landscape with a Ruined Castle, 1778-87. Creator: Robert Adam
A Romantic Landscape with a Ruined Castle, 1778-87

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Commode designed by Robert Adam, 1770, (1946). Creator: Benedetto Pastorini

Commode designed by Robert Adam, 1770, (1946). Creator: Benedetto Pastorini
Commode designed by Robert Adam, 1770, (1946). Commode of Robert Adam in the Countess of Derbys Dressing Room, Osterley Park, stately home (west London)

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: The Music Room, Kenwood House, Hampstead Heath, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham

The Music Room, Kenwood House, Hampstead Heath, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
The Music Room, Kenwood House, Hampstead Heath, c1950. Kenwood House in north London was remodelled by Robert Adam from 1764-1779

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Facade of Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath, designed by Robert Adam architect

Facade of Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath, designed by Robert Adam architect and former home to the aristocratic Murray and Guinness families, London, England, Great Britain

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Panel Design for Clandon Park, Surrey, late 18th century (w/c on paper)

Panel Design for Clandon Park, Surrey, late 18th century (w/c on paper)
FFA273039 Panel Design for Clandon Park, Surrey, late 18th century (w/c on paper) by English School, (18th century); 55.3x33.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Hampton House or Garricks Villa, Richmond on Thames, 1823 (engraving)

Hampton House or Garricks Villa, Richmond on Thames, 1823 (engraving)
5912732 Hampton House or Garricks Villa, Richmond on Thames, 1823 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Hampton House or Garricks Villa, Richmond on Thames)

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: St Jermain, Cornwall, the seat of the Earl St. Germain, 1825 (engraving)

St Jermain, Cornwall, the seat of the Earl St. Germain, 1825 (engraving)
5912998 St.. Jermain, Cornwall, the seat of the Earl St. Germain, 1825 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Saltram House, Plymouth, Devon, seat of John Parker)

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: One of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, 1765 (limewood, beech & damask)

One of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, 1765 (limewood, beech & damask)
6039160 One of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, 1765 (limewood, beech & damask) by Adam, Robert (1728-92); 107x75.5x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: A George III giltwood sofa, 1765 (beech & damask)

A George III giltwood sofa, 1765 (beech & damask)
6039173 A George III giltwood sofa, 1765 (beech & damask) by Adam, Robert (1728-92); 252.5x110.5x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Designed by Robert Adam and made by Thomas Chippendale)

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Pulteney Bridge, Bath, Somerset (coloured photo)

Pulteney Bridge, Bath, Somerset (coloured photo)
5999035 Pulteney Bridge, Bath, Somerset (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pulteney Bridge, Bath, Somerset)

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Cenotaph to James Thomson, d 1748, M H Spang, Sculptor, Designed by Robert Adam, 1762 (b / w photo)

Cenotaph to James Thomson, d 1748, M H Spang, Sculptor, Designed by Robert Adam, 1762 (b / w photo)
6013197 Cenotaph to James Thomson, d 1748, M H Spang, Sculptor, Designed by Robert Adam, 1762 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: A George III giltwood sofa, 1765 (beech & damask)

A George III giltwood sofa, 1765 (beech & damask)
6039172 A George III giltwood sofa, 1765 (beech & damask) by Adam, Robert (1728-92); 252.5x110.5x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Designed by Robert Adam and made by Thomas Chippendale)

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: A George III giltwood sofa, 1765 (beech & damask)

A George III giltwood sofa, 1765 (beech & damask)
6039169 A George III giltwood sofa, 1765 (beech & damask) by Adam, Robert (1728-92); 252.5x110.5x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Designed by Robert Adam and made by Thomas Chippendale)

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Back View of Robert Adams House, including chimneypieces (pencil & w / c on paper)

Back View of Robert Adams House, including chimneypieces (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832174 Back View of Robert Adams House, including chimneypieces (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Early George III Chimneypiece, c. 1760-70 (pitch pine & pine)

Early George III Chimneypiece, c. 1760-70 (pitch pine & pine)
3557260 Early George III Chimneypiece, c.1760-70 (pitch pine & pine) by English School, (18th century); 158x234.5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Possibly designed by Robert Adam or John Carr)

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Robert Adams House in Castle Mill Street (pencil & w / c on paper)

Robert Adams House in Castle Mill Street (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832172 Robert Adams House in Castle Mill Street (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Section of Findlater Castle from the North West to the South East, 1789 (pen and grey ink

Section of Findlater Castle from the North West to the South East, 1789 (pen and grey ink
659218 Section of Findlater Castle from the North West to the South East, 1789 (pen and grey ink, grey, pink and yellow wash) by Adam

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: One of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, 1765 (limewood, beech & damask)

One of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, 1765 (limewood, beech & damask)
6039164 One of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, 1765 (limewood, beech & damask) by Adam, Robert (1728-92); 107x75.5x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: One of a pair of George III giltwood sofas, c. 1765 (wood & upholstery)

One of a pair of George III giltwood sofas, c. 1765 (wood & upholstery)
6039193 One of a pair of George III giltwood sofas, c.1765 (wood & upholstery) by Adam, Robert (1728-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: One of a pair of George III giltwood sofas, c. 1765 (wood & upholstery)

One of a pair of George III giltwood sofas, c. 1765 (wood & upholstery)
6039189 One of a pair of George III giltwood sofas, c.1765 (wood & upholstery) by Adam, Robert (1728-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: One of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, 1765 (limewood, beech & damask)

One of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, 1765 (limewood, beech & damask)
6039165 One of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, 1765 (limewood, beech & damask) by Adam, Robert (1728-92); 107x75.5x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: A George III giltwood sofa, 1765 (beech & damask)

A George III giltwood sofa, 1765 (beech & damask)
6039168 A George III giltwood sofa, 1765 (beech & damask) by Adam, Robert (1728-92); 252.5x110.5x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Designed by Robert Adam and made by Thomas Chippendale)

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: One of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, 1765 (limewood, beech & damask)

One of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, 1765 (limewood, beech & damask)
6039166 One of a pair of George III giltwood armchairs, 1765 (limewood, beech & damask) by Adam, Robert (1728-92); 107x75.5x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Design for a Panel, 1748-92. Creator: Unknown

Design for a Panel, 1748-92. Creator: Unknown
Design for a Panel, 1748-92

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Design for a Ceiling for the First Drawing Room at Culzean Castle, Ayrshire, 1779-82

Design for a Ceiling for the First Drawing Room at Culzean Castle, Ayrshire, 1779-82

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Scotland, Argyll, Inveraray Castle, The Tapestry Drawing Room

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20120702

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Scotland, Argyll, Inveraray Castle, The Tapestry Drawing Room

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20120703

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Scotland, Argyll, Inveraray Castle, The Tapestry Drawing Room

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Design for a sofa, 1777, (1946). Creator: Robert Adam

Design for a sofa, 1777, (1946). Creator: Robert Adam
Design for a sofa, 1777, (1946). Drawing by architect Robert Adam, ideas for furniture design. From " British Furniture Makers, by John Gloag. [Collins, London, 1946]

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Old Gore House, in 1830, (c1876). Creator: Unknown

Old Gore House, in 1830, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Old Gore House, in 1830, (c1876). Gore House, built in the 1750s and decorated by architect Robert Adam, was residence of political reformer William Wilberforce between 1808 and 1821

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Archways Under The Adelphi: Little Robert Street, Named After One of the Brothers Adam, c1935

Archways Under The Adelphi: Little Robert Street, Named After One of the Brothers Adam, c1935. Arch under the remains of the Adelphi building on the Strand in Westminster, central London

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Mansion Built By The Brothers Adam for the Royal Society of Arts, c1935. Creator: Unknown

Mansion Built By The Brothers Adam for the Royal Society of Arts, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Mansion Built By The Brothers Adam for the Royal Society of Arts, c1935. The Royal Society of Arts building in St John Street, Westminster, central London, was designed by John and Robert Adam

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Hyde Park Corner With The Triple Archway Leading To The Royal Park Showing Apsley House, c1935

Hyde Park Corner With The Triple Archway Leading To The Royal Park Showing Apsley House, c1935. Apsley House in London was originally built by Robert Adam in 1771-1778

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: The Oaks, Carshalton, Surrey, 1894. Creator: Unknown

The Oaks, Carshalton, Surrey, 1894. Creator: Unknown
The Oaks, Carshalton, Surrey, 1894. The house, which was partly rebuilt by Robert Taylor for John Burgoyne in 1775, and Robert Adam for the 12th Earl of Derby in 1790

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Marlborough House, Old Steine, About 1800, (1939)

Marlborough House, Old Steine, About 1800, (1939). Marlborough House was built as a red brick building c1765. It was sold by the Duke of Marlborough and altered to a Georgian design by Robert Adam

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: New Bridge, Bath, 1788

New Bridge, Bath, 1788. View of the Pulteney Bridge over the River Avon. The bridge was designed by Robert Adam in the Palladian style, and has shops built across its full span on both sides

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: Front elevation of the Society of Arts building in John Adam Street, Westminster, London, c1770

Front elevation of the Society of Arts building in John Adam Street, Westminster, London, c1770. The building, part of their Adelphi scheme, was designed by James and Robert Adam

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: View of the Adelphi riverside development, Westminster, London, c1800

View of the Adelphi riverside development, Westminster, London, c1800

Background imageRobert Adam Collection: View of the Adelphi Terrace, Westminster, London, 1768

View of the Adelphi Terrace, Westminster, London, 1768



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Robert Adam, a renowned Scottish architect, left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of Europe. His genius can be witnessed in iconic structures such as Culzean Castle, a majestic fortress dating back to the 18th century. The University of Stirling in Stirling showcases his brilliance with two distinct buildings - one constructed in 1972 and another in 2007. In London's Portman Square stands a testament to Adam's timeless designs - a building that was completed around 1813 but underwent renovations in 1907. John Adam Street provides us with a glimpse into the past, capturing the essence of Westminster during its construction in 1795. The Robert Adam bridge at Compton Verney, Warwickshire exemplifies his ability to blend functionality and beauty seamlessly. This picturesque location is just one example of how he transformed landscapes across England. Culzean Castle reappears on this list due to its significance as one of Adam's most celebrated works. Its grandeur and elegance continue to captivate visitors from all corners of the globe. Adam's creativity extended beyond architecture; he also excelled at interior design. A panel design for Clandon Park reveals his mastery over intricate details and aesthetics prevalent during the late 18th century. One cannot overlook Benedetto Pastorini's commode designed by Robert Adam himself in 1770. This exquisite piece serves as evidence that his talents transcended traditional boundaries. Lastly, Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath stands proudly as another masterpiece attributed to Robert Adam's visionary mind. Its facade exudes sophistication while blending harmoniously with nature surrounding it. Robert Adam remains an influential figure whose legacy continues to inspire architects worldwide. From castles and universities to bridges and furniture pieces, his creations stand tall throughout history, reminding us of his unparalleled talent for shaping our built environment with grace and innovation.