R.D. Russell
1903-1981
Richard Drew Russell was born in 1903 and trained as an Architect at the Architectural Association School of Architecture, following which he returned to Broadway to be in overall charge of design from 1930 onwards until he left the firm in 1935 to work on his own.
Dick, as he was known, con tinued to work for the firm as a consultant - he played a leading role throughout the thirties as the leading designer in the design of radio cabinets for the Murphy Radio Company.
He served during the war in the RNVR, working mainly on the camouflage of ships.
In 1944 he was appointed a Royal Designer for Industry - RDI - a unique appointment, as it was, and is, the only time two brothers have held this honour.
Shortly after the war he joined forces with Professor Robert Goodden on the design of the Lion and Unicorn building at the Festival of Britian Exhibition in 1951. He was, at this time, also appointed Professor, heading the School of Wood, Metals and Plastics at the Royal College of Art.
In the succeeding years he also built up an Architectural and Design practice embracing furniture and product design, interior design and architecture, and was eventually joined in partnership with Ian Hodgson and Ray Leigh, both Architects.
Dick Russell died in 1981. Throughout his life he was passionate in his pursuit of integrity and excellence in every respect of design and craftsmanship.
Dick, as he was known, con tinued to work for the firm as a consultant - he played a leading role throughout the thirties as the leading designer in the design of radio cabinets for the Murphy Radio Company.
He served during the war in the RNVR, working mainly on the camouflage of ships.
In 1944 he was appointed a Royal Designer for Industry - RDI - a unique appointment, as it was, and is, the only time two brothers have held this honour.
Shortly after the war he joined forces with Professor Robert Goodden on the design of the Lion and Unicorn building at the Festival of Britian Exhibition in 1951. He was, at this time, also appointed Professor, heading the School of Wood, Metals and Plastics at the Royal College of Art.
In the succeeding years he also built up an Architectural and Design practice embracing furniture and product design, interior design and architecture, and was eventually joined in partnership with Ian Hodgson and Ray Leigh, both Architects.
Dick Russell died in 1981. Throughout his life he was passionate in his pursuit of integrity and excellence in every respect of design and craftsmanship.