Death Impends 7,964 Posted January 10, 2018 A hit on all three teams in not even two weeks! Probably was the safest "surprise" pick on my B-Team. Terminal lung cancer and had a resume that guaranteed broadsheet coverage. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted February 22, 2018 Ivor Smith, responsible in part for the design and construction of the Park Hill Estate in Sheffield, has died aged 92. https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/park-hill-architect-ivor-smith-dies-aged-92/10028460.article Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivor_Smith_(architect) Park Hill: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_Hill,_Sheffield Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted February 22, 2018 1 hour ago, YoungWillz said: Ivor Smith, responsible in part for the design and construction of the Park Hill Estate in Sheffield, has died aged 92. https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/park-hill-architect-ivor-smith-dies-aged-92/10028460.article Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivor_Smith_(architect) Park Hill: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_Hill,_Sheffield Those houses look shit tbh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted February 22, 2018 I was in the city of Dessau last weekend, famous worldwide for the Bauhaus and the "Meisterhäuser" by Walter Gropius. They looked somewhat between ordinary and ugly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted February 22, 2018 It's all that Brutalist nonsense, from the 1950s to 1970s was the thing. If I'm being really honest (having lived in Sheffield for a time) they look amazing, but I wouldn't want to live there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted February 23, 2018 12 hours ago, YoungWillz said: It's all that Brutalist nonsense, from the 1950s to 1970s was the thing. If I'm being really honest (having lived in Sheffield for a time) they look amazing, but I wouldn't want to live there. I actually lived in Park Hill for a year back in the 80's. The flats themselves were fine, and the overall concept was great, but the area itself at the time left a lot to be desired. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doornail 38 Posted February 23, 2018 12 hours ago, time said: the area itself at the time left a lot to be desired. 'the area' presumably being 'Sheffield'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,599 Posted February 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Doornail said: 'the area' presumably being 'Sheffield'. Not all of it; Sheffield at that time was a pretty good place to live. Haven't been back for 30-odd years, so no idea if the same can be said now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,406 Posted May 13, 2018 Will Alsop, award winning British architect, has died aged 70. He'll more than likely receive obituaries from The Guardian and The Independent, perhaps the BBC. Edit: The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Times, The Independent obituaries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,519 Posted May 13, 2018 I'm no expert at architecture, but the Sharp Centre for Design is an all-time classic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted June 30, 2018 Noted Argentinian-born architect Gretchen Minnhaar has died. https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2018/06/gretchen_minnhaar_celebrated_a.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted July 23, 2018 Frank Medhurst at 98. Responsible for Teesside in the 1960's, so his fault then. https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/man-hired-transform-teesside-1960s-14940441 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted September 19, 2018 Pritzker prize winner Robert Venturi passes away at 93 years https://archpaper.com/2018/09/robert-venturi-passes-away/ 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted October 12, 2018 Paul Andreu dead at 80 years. He was well known for his designs of so many Airports: https://www.liberation.fr/france/2018/10/12/l-architecte-paul-andreu-est-mort_1684967 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted December 13, 2018 Principal lead designer of the Sydney Opera House roof Sir Jack Zunz, dead at 94: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-uk/obituary.aspx?n=jack-zunz&pid=190981677 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 13, 2018 59 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Principal lead designer of the Sydney Opera House roof Sir Jack Zunz, dead at 94: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-uk/obituary.aspx?n=jack-zunz&pid=190981677 Not even close being 94 and all, but still a solid Scrabble score of 42 for only 11 letters (39 for 8 letters if we drop Sir -- but who would drop SIR from their name?) Sir C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted December 27, 2018 Frank Gehry is receiving death threats from a random man: https://theblast.com/architect-frank-gehry-restraining-order-death-threats/ At least the voices in that man's head are classy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted March 2, 2019 Pritzker winner Kevin Roche dead at 96 years https://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/distinguished-irish-architect-kevin-roche-dies-aged-96-1.3812597 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
An Fear Beag 1,535 Posted March 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, TomTomTelekom said: Pritzker winner Kevin Roche dead at 96 years https://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/distinguished-irish-architect-kevin-roche-dies-aged-96-1.3812597 My first ever unique hit in the DDP, and first hit for my theme team, provided he gets a QO. What are his chances? (I’m new to this!) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,519 Posted March 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, An Fear Beag said: My first ever unique hit in the DDP, and first hit for my theme team, provided he gets a QO. What are his chances? (I’m new to this!) I'd say guaranteed. Might need to wait a few days, but a Pritzker winner will definitely get a Times or Guardian obit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,583 Posted March 3, 2019 16 hours ago, Spade_Cooley said: I'd say guaranteed. Might need to wait a few days, but a Pritzker winner will definitely get a Times or Guardian obit. In the end he made it to Sky News and got an LBC breaking news tweet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted March 4, 2019 On 02/03/2019 at 20:52, An Fear Beag said: My first ever unique hit in the DDP, and first hit for my theme team, provided he gets a QO. What are his chances? (I’m new to this!) QO from Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-6764707/Pritzker-Prize-Irish-born-architect-Kevin-Roche-dies.html 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted March 4, 2019 2 hours ago, TomTomTelekom said: QO from Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-6764707/Pritzker-Prize-Irish-born-architect-Kevin-Roche-dies.html Monday always the magic day for a weekend death. Monday goes by, you're QO is in trouble. Well done @An Fear Beag! SirC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drewsky1211 4,734 Posted May 16, 2019 I.M. Pei dead at 102. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted May 16, 2019 wow, my 5th hit and the third in the last 4 days. RIP, what a shame that he never was considered from DL commitee! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
