Basic Biographical Details Name: | Alexander Murdoch (or Murdock) Irvine | Designation: | | Born: | 1 April 1911 | Died: | 4 March 1978 | Bio Notes: | Alexander Murdoch (or Murdock - the spelling varies in different sources) Irvine was born on 1 April 1911, the son of John Irvine, minister of religion, and his wife, Margaret Joan Murray. He was articled to Edwin L Williamson of Aberdeen for three years from 1 August 1927. After completing his apprenticeship he studied full-time at Aberdeen School of Architecture, passing the qualifying exam in July 1933. He was admitted ARIBA on 5 February 1934, his proposers being Robert Gordon Wilson (junior), James Brown Nicol, and Robert Leslie Rollo, who wrote in his supporting statement: '… as head of the School of Architecture, Robert Gordon's Colleges, Aberdeen I noted him from his entry to the School for industry, & accuracy & for the taste displayed in his work. He distinguished himself during his school course.' His nomination papers state that he was still studying at the College at the time of his application for admittance, and give his home address as The Rectory, Insch.
Irvine died at the City Hospital in Aberdeen on 4 March 1978 leaving a widow, May Louise Walker, living at Invercannie House, Inchmarlo, by Banchory, Kincardineshire. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | The Rectory, Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland | Private | 1934 * | | | | Invercannie House, Inchmarlo, by Banchory, Kincardineshire, Scotland | Private | 1950 * | 1970s(?) | |
* earliest date known from documented sources.
Employment and TrainingEmployersThe following individuals or organisations employed or trained this (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date from | Date to | Position | Notes | | Edwin L Williamson | 1 August 1927 | | Apprentice | |
RIBARIBA Proposers
Buildings and DesignsThis was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details): | | Date started | Building name | Town, district or village | Island | City or county | Country | Notes | | 1958 | Moine-na-Vey Lodge | Ballater (by) | | Aberdeenshire | Scotland | | | 1960s | Block of flats | Banchory | | KIncardineshire | Scotland | | | 1960s | House for C P Carnie | Kintore | | Aberdeenshire | Scotland | | | 1960s | House for H Anderson | Torphins | | Aberdeenshire | Scotland | | | 1960s | House for N Hinks | Banchory | | Kincardineshire | Scotland | | | 1960s | W Alexander's house | Inverurie | | Aberdeenshire | Scotland | Alterations |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | RIBA | 1950 | The RIBA Kalendar 1950-1951 | | London: Royal Institute of British Architects | | | RIBA | 1961 | Kalendar 1960-61 | | | | | RIBA | 1970 | RIBA Directory 1970 | | | |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this : | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum | RIBA Nomination Papers | | A no5319 (combined box 71) |
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