Jack Diamond (of Diamond Schmitt) Dies

[AlvinofDiaspar]

Surprised no one posted the news here on UT:

In Memoriam: A.J. Diamond, OC, OOnt, 1932-2022

Jack Diamond, one of the most significant and defining Canadian architects of his generation passed away Sunday afternoon, October 30, 2022. He was one week shy of his 90th birthday. Born in South Africa, educated in architecture at the University of Capetown and Politics, Philosophy and...

www.canadianarchitect.com

AoD

 

[AlbertC]

Shawn Micallef with a piece in the Toronto Star highlighting Jack Diamond's legacy:

Opinion | From ‘missing middle’ housing to performing arts centre: How Jack Diamond’s architectural vision made Toronto a better place

Jack Diamond, who died least week at 89, left a legacy in this city, both physically and philosophically.

www.thestar.com

 

[junctionist]

Rest in peace Jack Diamond. He was a pioneer in contemporary contextualism and heritage-sensitive infill. He leaves behind quite the legacy, not so much in terms of architectural decadence but in terms of his intellectual approach to design.