Herbert Baker

Herbert Baker was a prominent British architect and landscape architect renowned for his work in the early 20th century. He played a key role in designing important colonial buildings and monuments, most notably in South Africa and India. Baker is recognized for blending classical European styles with local influences, creating iconic structures such as South Africa's Union Buildings and parts of New Delhi’s governmental complex. His work reflects a blend of aesthetic beauty and practical function, making him a significant figure in architectural history, especially in the context of British colonial architecture.