John McAslan
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Born | John Renwick McAslan 16 February 1954 Glasgow, Scotland |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | Dunoon Grammar School, Dollar Academy, University of Edinburgh |
Occupation | Architect |
Practice | John McAslan + Partners |
John Renwick McAslan (born 16 February 1954)[1] is a British architect.
Education and career
[edit]Born in Glasgow, John McAslan was educated at Dunoon Grammar School, Dollar Academy and University of Edinburgh, Scotland.[2] He trained in Boston, USA, with Cambridge Seven Associates[3] before joining Richard Rogers and Partners in 1980.[4] He founded John McAslan + Partners in 1993, where he is active in the practice's work across all five studios London, Belfast, Edinburgh, Sydney and New York City.[5]

Philanthropy
[edit]In 1997 McAslan and his wife Dava Sagenkahn established the John McAslan Family Trust,[6] a registered charity which provides support for arts and educational projects both in the UK and overseas.[4]
In 2004, John McAslan + Partners, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) jointly established a new bursary to recognise and support innovative design projects.[7]
In 2019 John McAslan + Partners and the American Institute of Architects jointly launched the McAslan Architecture Travel Fellowship[8]
Notable projects
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- Central Station, Sydney, 2023[9]
- The Elizabeth Line Bond Street Station, 2022
- The Burrell Collection, Glasgow, 2022[10]
- Jumaa Mosque, Doha, 2015[11]
- King's Cross Station, London 2012[12]
- The Roundhouse, 2006[13]
Honours and awards
[edit]John McAslan + Partners was named World Architect of the Year in 2009 by Building Design magazine.[14]
McAslan was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year Honours 2012, for his services to architecture.[15] In 2014 he was appointed Regent to the University of Edinburgh,[16] and was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor honoris causa in 2015.[17] In 2019 McAslan was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ "Weekend Birthdays", The Guardian, p. 49, 15 February 2014
- ^ "John McAslan". University of Edinburgh – Alumni Services. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- ^ McMeeken, Roxane (13 August 2010). "John McAslan: Our man in Haiti | Magazine Features". Building. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ^ a b "The Prime Minister's Better Public Building Award – The Summit – Speakers – John McAslan CBE". Pmawardsummit.com. 27 November 2012. Archived from the original on 30 July 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ^ "John Renwick McAslan". cbetta.com. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
- ^ "John McAslan Family Trust – About Us". Mcaslan-family-trust.com. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ^ "RIBA ICE McAslan Bursary". architecture.com. RIBA. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ "Architects Foundation/McAslan Fesllowship". ArchitectsFoundation.org.|publisher=AIA|accessdate=19 March 2019
- ^ Bell, Jonathan (2 August 2024). "At the heart of Sydney Metro's expanded Central Station lies a spectacular new public space". Wallpaper*. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ RIAS Jury (3 June 2024). "The Burrell Collection, Glasgow". RIBA. RIBA Journal. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ Mirincheva, Velina (5 April 2016). "John McAslan and Partners' Jumaa Mosque imparts a cultural authenticity'". EMAP. The Architectural Review. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ Moore, Rowan (18 March 2012). "London King's Cross concourse – review". The Guardian. The Observer. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ Rose, Steve (29 May 2016). "What goes around ..." The Guardian. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ^ "World Architect of the Year – John McAslan & Partners | Competitions | Building Design". Bdonline.co.uk. 6 November 2009. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ^ "No. 60009". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 31 December 2011. p. 7.
- ^ "University Regents". The University of Edinburgh. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ "Honorary Graduates 2015/16". The University of Edinburgh. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
- ^ "Mr John McAslan CBE FRSE". The Royal Society of Edinburgh. 15 March 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2019.