Buildings as Theatre: Vanbrugh featured in The Times

The article features Charles Saumarez Smith discussing the upcoming exhibition Vanbrugh: The Drama of Architecture at Sir John Soane’s Museum, which re-examines Vanbrugh’s reputation and creative vision. Central to the exhibition is the idea of “buildings as theatre,” exploring how Vanbrugh’s background as a playwright shaped his architectural approach, not as superficial spectacle, but through drama and visual effect.

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