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| Gareth Hoskins at A Gathering Place, the Scottish ‘Pavilion’ which he designed for the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2008. Photo Angela Catlin |
The Glasgow School of Art is saddened by the news of the death of
architect Gareth Hoskins at the tragically young age of 48.
architect Gareth Hoskins at the tragically young age of 48.
Professor Christopher Platt, Head of the Mackintosh School of
Architecture at The Glasgow School of Art, said:
Architecture at The Glasgow School of Art, said:
“Gareth was one of the most accomplished
architects of his generation in the UK.
architects of his generation in the UK.
For those of us who knew him, he was an
indefatigable, energetic force for architecture who, at a very young age, set
up what has become one of the UK’s most versatile and distinguished practices.
indefatigable, energetic force for architecture who, at a very young age, set
up what has become one of the UK’s most versatile and distinguished practices.
He was a natural communicator, a gifted designer and dedicated family man. He
will be missed by many family friends within and outwith the architectural
profession.”
will be missed by many family friends within and outwith the architectural
profession.”