Walter Burley Griffin

Walter Burley Griffin (1876-1937) was an American architect and landscape designer known for his innovative urban planning and design. He is most famous for designing the layout of Canberra, Australia’s capital city, emphasizing harmony with the landscape and integrating nature into urban spaces. Griffin’s work combined elements of the Arts and Crafts movement with modernist principles, emphasizing beauty and functionality. He also contributed to various architectural projects and designed homes, often using geometric forms. Griffin’s vision influenced sustainable and thoughtful urban planning, leaving a lasting impact on city design both in Australia and internationally.