James Adam (21 July 1732 – 20 October 1794) was a Scottish architect and furniture designer, but was often overshadowed by his older brother and business partner, Robert Adam. He was a son of architect William Adam. July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... Events February 23 - First performance of Handels Orlando, in London June 9 - James Oglethorpe is granted a royal charter for the colony of Georgia. ... October 20 is the 293rd day of the year (294th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 72 days remaining. ... 1794 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within the UK Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... Architect at his drawing board, 1893 An architect is a person involved in the planning, designing and oversight of a buildings construction. ... A list of furniture designers, cabinet makers and people involved in that trade Robert Adam Mario Bellini Matthew Boulton William Chambers Thomas Chippendale Thomas Chippendale, the younger Giovanni Cipriani Henry Copland Le Corbusier Charles Eastlake Uwe Fischer Norman Foster Frank O. Gehry Grinling Gibbons George Hepplewhite William Ince Arne Jacobsen... Kedleston Hall. ... William Adam (1684 - 1748) was a Scottish architect and builder, born in Fife, Scotland. ...

In 1755, James worked on Gunsgreen House in the Border town of Eyemouth. Eyemouth is a burgh in the Scottish Borders, with a population of around 3,500 people. ...

In 1758, Robert, James and their younger brother William Adam set up in business in London (living in Lower Grosvenor Steet), focused on designing complete schemes for the decoration and furnishing of houses. Palladian design was popular, but Robert had evolved a new, more flexible style incorporating elements of classic Roman design alongside influences from Greek, Byzantine and Baroque styles. The Adam brothers’ success can also be attributed to a desire to design everything down to the smallest detail, ensuring a sense of unity in their designs. 1758 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ... The Romans adopted the external language of classical Greek architecture for their own purposes, which were so different from Greek buildings as to create a new architectural style. ... The 11th-century monastery of Hosios Lukas in Greece is representative of the Byzantine art during the rule of Macedonian dynasty. ... Adoration, by Peter Paul Rubens: dynamic figures spiral down around a void: draperies blow: a whirl of movement lit in a shaft of light, rendered in a free bravura handling of paint In the arts, Baroque (or baroque) is both a period and the artistic style that dominated it. ...

He then followed in Robert's footsteps by undertaking the Grand Tour from 1760 to October 1763. In the 18th century, the Grand Tour was a kind of education for wealthy British noblemen. ... 1760 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1763 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

James succeeded Robert as Architect of the King’s Works in 1768 just before work on the brothers' Adelphi project (1768–1772) almost bankrupted the firm (the business employed other notable architects including Joseph Bonomi (1739–1808) who, from 1768, remained with the Adams until 1781). 1768 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... The Adam brothers Adelphi Buildings in an 18th-century print; the terrace stood upon riverfront warehousing. ... 1772 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Joseph Bonomi the Elder (19 January 1739 - 9 March 1808) was an Italian architect and draughtsman notable for his activity in England. ... 1781 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

James emerged from his brother's shadow after Robert's death in 1792, designing several notable Glasgow buildings, including the old Infirmary (1792; demolished 1907), Assembly Rooms (1794; demolished in 1890) and the Tron Kirk (1794), plus Portland Place in central London. However, his glory was short-lived — he died at his home in London's Albermarle Street in October 1794. 1792 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Glasgow (or Glaschu in Gaelic) is Scotlands largest city and unitary council, situated on the River Clyde in the countrys west central lowlands. ... 1907 (MCMVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... 1890 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

References

• During their lifetime Robert and James Adam published two volumes of their designs, Works in Architecture of Robert and James Adam (in 1773–1778 and 1779; a third volume was published posthumously, in 1822).