Basic Biographical Details Name: | David Reekie Smith | Designation: | | Born: | 13 December 1904 | Died: | 1962 | Bio Notes: | David Reekie Smith was born on 13 December 1904, the son of William Smith, drapery manager, and his wife Jane Reekie. He was articled to Robert J Walker of 108 Douglas Street, Glasgow in January 1919, studying at Glasgow High School and Glasgow School of Architecture. On completion of his apprenticeship in January 1924 he remained with Walker as a draughtsman, later becoming chief assistant. He received his certificate from the Glasgow School of Architecture in June 1930 and was taken into partnership by Walker in March 1931, the firm becoming R J Walker, Hardy & Smith; it is not clear whether it was at the same time that Thomas Charles Hardy was taken into partnership, or whether this had happened some years previously with no change of practice title. Smith passed the final exam in Edinburgh in December 1931 and was admitted ARIBA early the following year, his proposers being Thomas Harold Hughes, John Watson and David Salmond.
Smith was still practising in the firm of R J Walker & Smith at 108 Douglas Street, Glasgow immediately after the Second World War. Smith was President of the Glasgow Institute of Architects from 1960-62. He died shortly after demitting office. His death was reported to the Council of the Institute on 12 September. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | 108, Douglas Street, Blythswood Square, Glasgow, Scotland | Business | 1919 | After 1946 | | | 8, Hayburn Crescent, Glasgow, Scotland | Private | 1932 * | | |
* earliest date known from documented sources.
Employment and TrainingEmployers* earliest date known from documented sources.
RIBARIBA ProposersThe following individuals proposed this for RIBA membership (click on an item to view details): | | Name | Date proposed | Notes | | Thomas Harold Hughes | Early 1932 | for Associateship | | David Salmond | Early 1932 | for Associateship | | John Watson | Early 1932 | for Associateship |
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ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Post Office Directories | | | | | | | RIBA | 1946 | The RIBA Kalendar 1946-1947 | | London: Royal Institute of British Architects | |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this : | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | Courtesy of Fiona Sinclair | Information via DSA website | | | | National Archives (via Scotlands People) | Statutory births | | | | RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum | RIBA Nomination Papers | | A no4881 (box 41) |
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