ARM Architecture co-founder Stephen Ashton dies
Stephen Ashton, co-founder of ARM Architecture and joint recipient of the 2016 Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal has passed away aged 61.
27 July 2016
| Mark Bergin
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Architecture and Design
Stephen Ashton, co-founder of ARM Architecture and joint recipient of the 2016 Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal has passed away aged 61. Ashton was exposed to asbestos brake pads in the 70s and died of mesothelioma after an extended battle with illness.
National President of the AIA, Ken Maher was quick to express his sadness at the passing of Ashton, calling the multi-award winning architect and former Victorian Chapter President inspiring.
“We would like to pass on our sincere condolences to Steve’s family, friends and colleagues. He will be greatly missed by the architecture community and remembered for his incredible dedication to the practice of architecture, challenging the status quo and inspiring clients, colleagues and students alike,” Maher said.
“Over three decades, Steve along with his co-directors, has made a significant contribution to Australia’s cultural landscape, which has been recognised this year by the profession’s highest honour, along with their many other accolades.”
National President of the AIA, Ken Maher was quick to express his sadness at the passing of Ashton, calling the multi-award winning architect and former Victorian Chapter President inspiring.
“We would like to pass on our sincere condolences to Steve’s family, friends and colleagues. He will be greatly missed by the architecture community and remembered for his incredible dedication to the practice of architecture, challenging the status quo and inspiring clients, colleagues and students alike,” Maher said.
“Over three decades, Steve along with his co-directors, has made a significant contribution to Australia’s cultural landscape, which has been recognised this year by the profession’s highest honour, along with their many other accolades.”
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