Distinguished architect David Jackson AO passed away in January.
Jackson was former Australian Institute of Architects NSW chapter resident from 1978 to 1980 and national president from 1985 to 1986.
Jackson studied at the Architectural Association in London, and at the Yale School of Architecture. He worked in the USA and Jamaica before moving to Australia and became a design partner of McConnel Smith and Johnson (MSJ) from 1960 to 1971. “It was there that he met his wife Barbara, who is also an architect,” said Jackson’s daughter Rachel Jackson. “His career was unfailingly supported by Barbara. Their interests and talents were symbiotic – they worked, lived, designed, created, and raised a beautiful family together.”
David Jackson (left) was former NSW chapter president (1978) and former national president of the Australian Institute of Architects (1986).
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courtesy Rachel Jackson
He was a founding partner of Jackson Teece Chesterman Willis (JTCW), now Jackson Teece, and was the managing partner from 1971 to 1998. The practice will celebrate its 50th year in 2021.
Jackson was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for services to architecture in Australia and Oceania in 1991 and was President of the Commonwealth Association of Architects from 1991 to 1994. He was made an Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 1990 and Honorary Fellow of the Indian Institute of Architects in 1992.
“The life and work of David Jackson is fondly remembered by his friends and family; wife Barbara, four children and nine grandchildren,” said Rachel Jackson.
