 It is with profound sadness that we at the Cape Institute for Architecture share the passing of Julian Cooke [Professional Architect]. He passed away on Monday 24 February 2025. A private memorial service will be held by his family and close friends on Friday 14th March 2025. The Cape Institute for Architecture will be hosting a special event to celebrate the life of Julian on Thursday 20 March 2025. Further details will be communicated once confirmed. In 2015, CIfA nominated Julian for the Award of the SAIA Medal of Distinction. The full motivation can be downloaded here. These are a few comments received from members since the passing of Julian Cooke: … an amazing architect and teacher… … I am devastated, he was such an amazing teacher and head of the faculty… … I had the privilege of teaching with him in later years at UCT… … he was devoted to the faculty and to all the students he taught … … he made such an impression on both lecturers and students alike, we have lost a special soul… … Oh wow that is very sad news. What a humble and learned man! … What a huge loss to our community of architects and to the teaching of our profession. His knowledge, passion, guidance and humility inspired and will continue to inspire so many of us! … Sad news indeed. He was a warm, humble, wise man with a wicked sense of humour. I will miss him. Condolences to his family… |
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