Dr. David Lewis

Biography

David Frazer Lewis is an architectural historian specializing in architecture in modern Britain and the United States, particularly from the period 1880 to 1940. His research interests include sacred architecture and the Gothic Revival. He serves as the Director of Studies for Architectural History at Kellogg College, Oxford. Prior to joining the faculty at Oxford, he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Notre Dame's School of Architecture. He has also worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Yale Center for British Art and has experience in architecture firms in San Francisco and London, focusing on historic conservation. Professor Lewis's notable publication includes a book on A.W.N. Pugin in the Victorian Society's series on Victorian architects. He is currently supervising DPhil students on projects related to the architecture of Edwardian ocean liners and the work of Philip Webb. His scholarly contributions include articles in reputable journals and chapters in edited volumes, exploring topics ranging from Anglican church design to the impact of historical figures on American architecture. Professor Lewis holds a bachelor's degree from Stanford University, an MPhil from Cambridge University, and a doctorate from the University of Oxford.

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