Robert Adam

Robert Adam was a Scottish neoclassical architect and interior designer who became one of the most influential figures in 18th-century British architecture. Along with his brother James, he popularized a distinct, highly decorative style known as the "Adam style."

The Adam style was characterized by its lighter, more elegant approach to neoclassicism, incorporating intricate plasterwork, pastel color palettes, and motifs inspired by ancient Roman ruins. The brothers applied this style not just to building facades, but to every detail of the interior, including furniture and carpets.

The Adelphi was a massive, ambitious residential development built by the Adam brothers in London in the 1760s. Located near the Thames, it featured a unified terrace of neoclassical houses built above massive vaults, although the project eventually caused them severe financial difficulties.

In addition to private country houses, Adam designed notable public buildings like the Register House in Edinburgh and the facade of the Treasury in Whitehall. He was also heavily involved in the redesign of Syon House in London, which stands as a prime example of his neoclassical interiors.