Gareth Hoskins Explained

Gareth Hoskins
Birth Date:15 April 1967
Birth Place:Edinburgh
Death Place:Edinburgh
Nationality:Scottish
Occupation:Architect
Education:Glasgow School of Art

Gareth Dale Hoskins OBE (15 April 1967 – 9 January 2016) was a Scottish architect.

Biography

Born in Edinburgh on 15 April 1967,[1] [2] Hoskins attended George Watson’s College and the Mackintosh School of Architecture at the Glasgow School of Art.[3] [4] He joined Penoyre & Prasad in 1992 before starting his own firm in 1998.[5] In 2005 he was appointed to the Board of Architecture + Design Scotland[6] where he served as Scottish Healthcare Design Champion for 4 years from 2006.[7]

Personal

Hoskins was married, had two children and lived in Helensburgh.[8] He had a heart attack on 3 January 2016 while taking part in a fencing competition,[9] and died six days later at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.[10]

Projects

Awards and honours

In 2000, Building Design gave Hoskins its Young Architect of the Year Award.[18] He was named UK Architect of the Year in 2006 and Scottish Architect of the Year three years later.[9] In 2010, he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to architecture.[10] [4] Shortly after his death Argyll and Bute Council announced that the renovation of Hermitage Park in Helensburgh will be dedicated to his memory as he was the project architect.[19]

Notes and References

  1. News: Davison. Phil. Gareth Hoskins. 12 January 2016. The Herald. 11 January 2016.
  2. News: Swarbrick. Susan. Renowned Scottish architect Gareth Hoskins dies aged 48. 12 January 2016. The Herald. 11 January 2016.
  3. News: Prasad. Sunand Prasad. Sunand. Gareth Hoskins: April 1967 – January 2016. 23 January 2016. Scottish Construction Now. 22 January 2016.
  4. News: Scottish architect Gareth Hoskins dies aged 48. 12 January 2016. Dezeen. 11 January 2016.
  5. News: McGee. Gillian. Acclaimed Helensburgh architect was a leader in his field. 23 January 2016. Helensburgh Advertiser. 15 January 2016.
  6. Web site: A&DS – Architecture and Design Scotland.
  7. Web site: Scottish Health Buildings: NHS Scotland Framework -. 1 September 2006. www.glasgowarchitecture.co.uk.
  8. News: Steven. Alasdair. Obituary: Gareth Hoskins, OBE, architect. 15 January 2016. The Scotsman. 13 January 2016.
  9. News: Tributes after top architect Gareth Hoskins dies aged 48. 12 January 2016. BBC. 11 January 2016.
  10. News: Ferguson. Brian. Leading Scottish architect Gareth Hoskins dies aged 48. 12 January 2016. The Scotsman. 11 January 2016.
  11. News: Glancey. Jonathan. National Museum of Scotland: suspend your disbelief. 12 January 2016. The Guardian. 26 July 2011.
  12. News: Pollock. David. Edinburgh's conundrum: can you be a heritage city but not a museum?. 12 January 2016. The Guardian. 3 December 2015.
  13. News: Glancey. Jonathan. The V&A goes underground with shortlisted designs for new gallery. 12 January 2016. The Guardian. 3 March 2011.
  14. News: Carrell. Severin. Edinburgh's world heritage status faces scrutiny amid row over hotel plans. 12 January 2016. The Guardian. 9 October 2015.
  15. News: Carrell. Severin. Edinburgh council reject plans for old Royal High school hotel. 12 January 2016. The Guardian. 17 December 2015.
  16. Web site: Lerwick Cinema & Music Venue: The Mareel. www.e-architect.com . 13 June 2013 . 15 September 2024.
  17. Web site: Edinburgh Castle opens new ticket office and launches official Edinburgh Castle website . 21 January 2008 . Historic Scotland . 17 December 2008.
  18. News: Elizabeth. Hopkirk. Gareth Hoskins (1967-2016). 12 January 2016. Building Design. 11 January 2016.
  19. News: Argyll & Bute urban park to stand as Gareth Hoskins tribute. 23 January 2016. Scottish Construction Now. 20 January 2016.

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