Charles Barry

Sir Charles Barry was an English architect who lived from 1795 to 1860, best known for his role in the rebuilding of the Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament, in London during the mid-19th century, but also responsible for numerous other buildings and gardens. He is known for his major contribution to the use of Italianate architecture in Britain, especially the use of the Palazzo as the basis for the design of country houses, city mansions and public buildings. He also developed the Italian Renaissance garden style for the many gardens he designed around country houses.