John Forbes

M.A (HONS) D.A. (DIST)

R.I.DIP. RIBA RIAS AAIPD AAIBC MRAIC

Education

Honours Degree in Architecture,
University of Edinburgh 1978

Diploma in Architecture, (Distinction), University of Edinburgh 1979

Diploma in Interior Design, London, 1980 Martin Hackett Award 1979

RIAS Silver Medal Winner & Rowan Anderson Prize 1979 Runner-up Rome Scholar 1979

PRACTICE

1980 - 1983 Coast Architectural Group, BC, Canada in partnership with K Ryan. Established Architectural practice with offices in Vancouver and Gibsons. www.coastarchitecturalgroup.com

1983 - Date

Private practice in Scotland. Generally residential work. Conversions with considerable experience with Listed Buildings. Feasibility studies and working with Developers and Housing Associations. Private clients.

TEACHING

University of Edinburgh - Part time lecturer 1983-1993 in the Department of Architecture and then visiting lecturer and critic.

PUBLICATIONS

Various articles and lectures primarily on ‘Architect as Developer’, ‘Inner City Regeneration’, ‘Added Value in Development’ etc.

Guest Editor: RIAS “PROSPECT”

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