Douglas Forrest is a Scottish retired architect.[1] He studied architecture with Andy MacMillan,[2] and as of 2013[update], had been practising as an architect for over 35 years.[3] He describes his area of interest as "architectural archaeology", and seeks to preserve historical features of buildings when renovating them for modern use.[3] His work in renovating buildings in the north east of Scotland has won awards from the Aberdeen Society of Architects and from Aberdeenshire Council.[3]
Forrest worked with architectural designer Kit Martin on the renovation of Cullen House between 1982 and 1989.[4] He also oversaw the restoration of the clock and steeple of the former church in the nearby town of Cullen, Moray in 1986.[5] He has worked on a project to save Wardhouse, an abandoned Palladian mansion near Insch,[1][6] and on a scheme to convert the ruins of New Slains Castle into holiday accommodation.[7][8]
Forrest's design for the club house at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland drew criticism from MacMillan for its old-fashioned architecture. The design was defended by the secretary of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, who argued that the building was well-suited to its purpose, and praised the quality of the specified materials.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b Smith, Kenny (16 March 2018). "Ruined Wardhouse is a Dream Home Waiting to Happen". Scottish Field. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ^ a b Fulcher, Merlin (28 September 2011). "Architect fights back over claims Donald Trump clubhouse design is 'gross'". Architects' Journal. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ a b c McBain, Jennifer. "Architect had only himself to answer to on barn conversion". The Scotsman. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ Burney, Jan (January 1990). "Phoenix Style". Building Design. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
- ^ "Buckie & District Fishing Heritage Centre" (PDF). Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ "Abandoned mansion with links to Spanish royalty up for sale". The Scotsman. 29 May 2018. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ Kelbie, Paul (14 October 2007). "'Dracula's ruin' comes back from the dead". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ Buchan, James (18 August 2014). "Fresh calls to save Count Dracula's Buchan abode". The Press and Journal. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
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