Basic Biographical Details Name: | David Colville | Designation: | | Born: | c. 1884(?) | Died: | | Bio Notes: | David Colville was articled to John Cameron of Aberdeen on 3 June 1899 but transferred to the office of the City Architect, John Rust, a year later to complete his apprenticeship. During this period he studied at Gray's School of Art and Robert Gordon's College under George Gilbert Irvine. In June 1904 he obtained a scholarship from the Aberdeen School of Architecture which enabled him to spend time measuring and sketching old work in London and around Aberdeen, including Harthill Castle. Two months later, in August, he joined Arthur Clyne as assistant, remaining there until November 1906 when he moved to London to work as assistant to Walter Henry Woodroffe. In April 1910 he emigrated to Canada, where he found employment in the office of J S D Taylor in Vancouver. He was admitted ARIBA on 12 June 1911, his proposers being Woodroffe, Clyne and Max Clarke; Woodroffe describes him in a letter accompanying his nomination papers as 'an exceedingly clever fellow'. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | 336, Robson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Private | 1911 * | | |
* earliest date known from documented sources.
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RIBARIBA ProposersThe following individuals proposed this for RIBA membership (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date proposed | Notes | | Max Clarke | 12 June 1911 | for Associateship | | Arthur Clyne | 12 June 1911 | for Associateship | | Walter Henry Woodroffe | 12 June 1911 | for Associateship |
ReferencesArchive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this : | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum | RIBA Nomination Papers | | A v20 no2196 (microfilm reel 21) |
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