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Ralph Covell

Ralph George Covington Covell (6 May 1911 – 16 December 1988) was an English modern architect, active during the post-war period to the early 1970s.

Covell married twice, first to Marguerite Latter in 1935 and later to Lurline Stanley Knowles in 1947. Covell won the Ashpitel Prize in 1934 and founded his architectural practice in 1937. During World War II, he served with the Royal Engineers and later worked in Washington until the war ended.

Covell resumed his architectural career post-war and partnered with Albert Edward Thurman Matthews to form "Covell & Matthews." They worked on several Ministry of Defence contracts, including the redevelopment of Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester. The practice expanded over the years, with Covell being elected FRIAS in 1965, and their work included the McCance Building, Livingstone Tower, and John Lewis store in Aberdeen.

Covell retired in 1972, but the practice continued to evolve. He was known for his work on churches, predominantly for the Diocese of Southwark, and was involved in the reconstruction and repair of several churches damaged during the war. He often incorporated unique design elements, such as dalle de verre windows and copper roofing, into his church projects. Covell was also a keen organist and was involved in the replacement of the organ at the Royal College of Organists in 1967. Provided by Wikipedia