Planner Collection

Corbetts Vision
In American planner Harvey Corbetts vision of a future city, fast traffic will be segregated from slow, and people from both Date: 1925

CERDA, Ildefonso (1816-1876). Spanish engineer
" CERDA, Ildefonso (1816-1876). Spanish engineer and town planner. " Plan de Reforma Interior y Ensanche de la ciudad de Barcelona", urban planning of the city of Barcelona (1859)

Haussmann / Pantheon
GEORGES-EUGENE HAUSSMANN Baron; French administrator and town planner

Konrad Smigielski
Leicester plans for her future, 1964. The City of Leicesters planning officer in the 1960s, Konrad Smigielski. Date: 1964

Baron Georges-Eugene Haussmann, French town planner, responsible for the urban renewal of Paris under Napoleon III. Date: circa 1860s

Professor Patrick Geddes, studio portrait
Professor Patrick Geddes (1854 - 1932), studio portrait. Sir Patrick Geddes FRSE, biologist, sociologist, geographer, philanthropist and town planner

British army in India, 1st Gurkhas Goorkhas 1863
Vintage 19th century photograph - British army in India, 1860s - offficers of the 1st Gurkhas Goorkhas 1863

Karl Friedrich Schinkel, 1781 A

Joseph Ellic Ott
JOSEPH ELLICOTT American surveyor and city planner. Date: 1760 - 1826

Humphrey Repton
HUMPHREY REPTON architect and garden-planner Date: 1752 - 1818

John James Heidegger, engraved by John Faber, 1749 (engraving)
XJF483316 John James Heidegger, engraved by John Faber, 1749 (engraving) by Loo, Jean-Baptiste van (1684-1745) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John James Heidegger (1666-1749)

Haussmann / Caricature
GEORGES-EUGENE HAUSSMANN Baron; French administrator and town planner, depicted as the eager beaver

Haussmann / Figaro Album
GEORGES-EUGENE HAUSSMANN French administrator and town planner

Sir Christopher Wren
Sir CHRISTOPHER WREN architect and town planner with his autograph

John Evelyn
JOHN EVELYN writer, diarist and town planner with his autograph

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"Unveiling the Mastermind: A Journey into the World of Planners" Corbetts Vision, CERDA, Ildefonso (1816-1876), Haussmann / Pantheon - these names may not ring a bell for most, but they are the unsung heroes behind some of our most beloved cities. They were planners - visionaries who shaped landscapes and transformed urban spaces. Baron Georges-Eugene Haussmann, the French town planner responsible for the iconic boulevards of Paris; Professor Patrick Geddes, whose studio portrait exudes wisdom and innovation; Konrad Smigielski, an architectural genius crafting breathtaking residential flats - all played their part in creating vibrant communities. But let's not forget those who left their mark on distant lands. The British army in India witnessed the remarkable planning skills of 1st Gurkhas Goorkhas in 1863. Joseph Ellic Ott's meticulous attention to detail brought harmony to chaotic cityscapes. And Humphrey Repton's landscape designs blended seamlessly with nature. Yet among these luminaries stands one name that echoes through time - Karl Friedrich Schinkel. His work from as early as 1781 still captivates us today. With his visionary perspective and innovative ideas, he set new standards for future planners to follow. Planners like them possess a unique ability to see beyond what is present and envision what could be. Their blueprints shape our daily lives, guiding us through bustling streets or serene parks with purposeful intent. So next time you stroll down a beautifully planned avenue or admire a thoughtfully designed building facade, take a moment to appreciate the brilliance behind it all –the planner who made it possible. These masterminds have left an indelible mark on our world by transforming chaos into order and turning dreams into reality.