Edwin Lutyens, born on 29 March 1869, was an English architect known for imaginatively adapting traditional architectural styles to the requirements of his era. He designed many English country houses, war memorials and public buildings.
Lutyens played an instrumental role in designing and building New Delhi, which would later on serve as the seat of the Government of India. In recognition of his contribution, New Delhi is also known as "Lutyens' Delhi". In collaboration with Sir Herbert Baker, he was also the main architect of several monuments in New Delhi such as the India Gate, he also designed Viceroy's House, which is now known as the *Rashtrapati Bhavan. * Many of his works were inspired by Indian architecture. He was elected Master of the Art Workers' Guild in 1933.
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