U Tin

In this Burmese name, U is an honorific.
Sithu
U Tin
Native name စည်သူ ဦးတင်
Born 1890
Died 1972 (1973) (aged 82)
Nationality Burmese
Occupation Architect

Sithu U Tin (1890–1972) was a prominent Burmese architect and engineer, best known for designing the Yangon City Hall, the Yangon Central Railway Station and Basic Education High School No. 2 Dagon (formerly Myoma High School).[1] He was known for his syncretic architectural style, by fusing indigenous elements, such as tiered roofs called pyatthat with Western designs.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Falconer, John; Luca Invernizzi Tettoni (2000). Burmese design and architecture. Tuttle Publishing. p. 78. ISBN 9789625938820.


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