Basic Biographical Details Name: | John McFarlane (or Macfarlane) Whyte (misspelt White) | Designation: | | Born: | 25 February 1912 | Died: | 6 June 1994 | Bio Notes: | John McFarlane (or Macfarlane) Whyte (erroneously spelt White) was born on 25 February 1912, the son of Andrew Whyte, capenter and his wife, Jean McFarlane. He was articled to John Fraser Stewart from 22 May 1930 and attended Hamilton Technical School followed by Glasgow School of Architecture. In September 1937 he made a study tour to Holland. Whyte remained with Stewart latterly becoming head draughtsman whilst at the same time having a salaried post at Lanark Technical School as lecturer in building construction, engineering, drawing and descriptive geometery. He left in 1940 when he was called up for military service with H M Forces.
Whyte was an associate of the RIAS from 7 June 1940 and was admitted LRIBA on 20 July 1943, his proposers being John Stewart, Jack Coia and Alexander Wright. By 1950 he was in partnership with ___ Barrie (possibly James Barrie) and was practising from 38 High Street, Lanark. He was elected FRIAS in 1955.
He was still practising in about 1970 but died on 6 June 1994 at his home, 13 Jerviswood Road, Lanark. He was survived by his wife, Grace Georgina Dorn Murray. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | Bloomgate House, Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland | Private | 1943 * | | | | 38, High Street, Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland | Business | 1943 * | After 1955 | Sources vary as to the number in High Street of this address. 35? 38? | | Municipal Chambers, The Cross, Hamilton, Lanarkshire | Business | 1952 * | | |
* 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 | | John Henry Fraser Stewart | 22 May 1930 | c. 1935 | Apprentice | | | John Henry Fraser Stewart | After 1935 | 1940 | Head Draughtsman | Whyte remained with Stewart after his apprenticeship, ultimately becoming Head Draughtsman (though probably not as early as 1935) | | Whyte & Barrie | 1950 * | | Partner | |
* earliest date known from documented sources.
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 | | 1948 | Factory Reconstruction | Lanark | | Lanarkshire | Scotland | Additions and Reconstruction | | 1950 | Housing, Kildare Farm | Kildare Farm | | Lanarkshire | Scotland | As County Architect? | | 1951 | Housing, Kildare | Kildare | | Lanark | Scotland | Prepared plans | | 1952 | Housing, Ulster-Hillcourt | Hamilton | | Lanarkshire | Scotland | To prepare plans | | 1952 | Kildare Housing Site, Lanark | Lanark | | | Scotland | To prepare plans for scheme of new houses | | 1953 | Lanarkshire Corporation Housing, Delves and Bankhead | Delves, Bankhead | | Lanarkshire | Scotland | Plans in hand | | 2 January 1953 | Corporation Housing, Lanark | Lanark | | Lanarkshire | Scotland | Plans in hand for 70 houses | | 3 July 1953 | Braefield Housing Site, Lanark | Lanark | | Lanarkshire | Scotland | Plans in hand for housing scheme | | 1954 | Kildare Housing Site, Lanark | Lanark | | | Scotland | | | c. 1958 | Mansfield Filling Station | Lanark | | Lanarkshire | Scotland | | | 1950s or 1960s | Esso Filling Station | Carluke | | Lanarkshire | Scotland | | | 1950s or 1960s | Wynedales House Hotel | Symington | | Lanarkshire | Scotland | Conversion of house to hotel | | c. 1962 | Greenmantle Hotel | Broughton | | Lanarkshire | Scotland | | | c. 1963 | House, Lee Meadow Road | Braidwood | | Lanarkshire | Scotland | | | Early 1960s | Filling Station adjoining the A74 bypass | Abington | | Lanarkshire | Scotland | | | Early 1960s | Large farmhouse near Craignethan Castle | | | Lanarkshire | Scotland | | | Early 1960s | Private House, Beeches Road and Hyndford Road corner | Lanark | | Lanarkshire | Scotland | | | Early 1960s | Private house, Blair Road | Crossford | | Lanarkshire | Scotland | | | Early 1960s | Twin filling stations on A74 Crawford bypass | Crawford | | Lanarkshire | Scotland | | | Early 1960s | Volunteer Fire Station | Abington | | Lanarkshire | Scotland | |
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 | |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this : | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Builder | 19 October 1951 | | | p535 | | Builder | 25 January 1952 | | | p169 | | Builder | 8 February 1952 | | | p240 | | Builder | 19 December 1952 | | | p925 | | Builder | 2 January 1953 | | | p33 | | Builder | 15 May 1953 | | | p776 | | Builder | 3 July 1953 | | | p40 | | Builder | 18 June 1954 | | | p1091 |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this : | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | RIAS, Rutland Square | Records of membership | | | | RIBA Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum | RIBA Nomination Papers | | L no5470 (box 81) |
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