Norman and Dawbarn

Norman and Dawbarn (styled Norman & Dawbarn, and later, Norman + Dawbarn) was a British architectural and engineering practice, established in 1934.

1953 Festival of Britain Merit Plaque for the Heath Park Estate, Dagenham, designed by Norman and Dawbarn.

History

The practice was formed by Graham Dawbarn and Nigel Norman in 1934. The practice was preceded by Norman, Muntz & Dawbarn, formed with Alan Muntz.

In 2005 the practice was acquired by Capita Symonds following the collapse into administration.^[1] It traded as a subsidiary Capita Norman + Dawbarn until it was merged into Capita Architecture in 2007,^[2] though the name continues to be used in some international markets.

Notable projects

• BBC Television Centre – Designed 1949, built 1953 to 1960^[3]
• University of Malta campus, Msida, Malta – Designed 1961, built 1964 to 1970^[4]
• Budhanilkantha School, Nepal – Completion 1973 ^[5]

Notable staff

• Bill Bradfield
• Gertrude Leverkus
• Michael Manser