Furniture designer. In 1929 he founded the firm of Wells Coates and Partners, with the name changing to Isokon in 1931. The name was derived from Isometric Unit Construction.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
Furniture designer. In 1929 he founded the firm of Wells Coates and Partners, with the name changing to Isokon in 1931. The name was derived from Isometric Unit Construction.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Jack Pritchard
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The plaque can be seen in our photo to the right of the entrance.
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