Stephen C. Lyras
Stephen C. Lyras | |
|---|---|
| Born | Stephen C. Lyras 24 April 1913 Philadelphia, USA |
| Died | 25 November 1983 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Known for | Architecting The Pentagon, Sutton House and Carlton-Regency[1] |
Stephen C. Lyras (24 April 1913 – 25 November 1983) was an American architect.
Lyras was born in Philadelphia. He was educated at New York University and trained as an architect at the University of Pennsylvania graduating in 1938.[1]
Lyras was among the team of architects the designed The Pentagon, and designed more than 50 buildings, including Sutton House and hospitals in post World War II Greece[2] jointly with John M. Kokkins.
Notable buildings
With John M. Kokkins
- Sutton House, white brick building, 1956
- 165 East 66th Street,[3] white brick building, 1957
- 179 East 70th Street,[4] white brick building, 1959
- Inwood Heights 1705 Fort George Hill,[5] 1961
- 16 Sutton Place,[6] 1967
- Belcourt Gardens 213 St and 36th Ave[7]
References
- ^ a b "Stephen C. Lyras Pentagon Architect". Daily Times New York. 25 Nov 1983. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "STEPHEN C. LYRAS". New York Times. 25 Nov 1983. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "165 E. 66 Street". The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "179 E. 70 Street". The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Inwood Heights, 1701 Saint Nicholas Avenue". The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "The 16 Sutton Place". The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Bellcourt Gardens, 213 Street And 36 Avenue". The New York Real Estate Brochure Collection. Columbia University. Retrieved 23 July 2024.