Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson: A Life in Observation and Design Sir Hugh Maxwell Casson (1910-1999) was a figure of remarkable versatility – an architect, interior designer, artist, writer, and broadcaster. His life spanned nearly a century, witnessing and profoundly shaping the evolution of British design and architecture. Born in London into a family steeped in artistic and intellectual pursuits—his aunt Sybil Thorndike was a celebrated actress, and his uncle Lewis Casson a renowned illustrator—Hugh’s early years were spent in Burma before returning to England for education. This dual heritage u…