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BArch (Cape Town) Arch SA MIA Recorded in 1991 as member of PRINSLOO, PARKER, FLINT, ELLIOT AND VAN DEN HEEVER. Served as director in the Cape Town office of GAPP ARCHITECTS & URBAN DESIGNERS. Report in news24 2014 01 02: 'Architect and yachtsman Rob Meek, 62, was killed on the stoep of his beach bungalow in Port St Johns, in the Eastern Cape. His wife Di told the newspaper three men wearing balaclavas approached the group of family and friends just after midnight on new year's eve. She said the men did not ask for anything before one of them shot her husband. "There was no provocation," she said, adding that the three ran off without taking anything.' Newsflash from SAIA 2014 08: 'The South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) regrets to inform all members of the untimely passing of Robert Gardner Meek, one of South Africa's leading architects and urban designers. His life and work is at the core of GAPP Architects and Urban Designers and lives on as part of his rich legacy. Our deepest condolences to his wife Di and her mother Jean, daughters Louise and Claudia, and brothers Geoff and Steve as well as his extended family. Additionally, we would also like to express our sincere sympathy to Robert's colleagues at GAPP, his architectural peers, fellow yachtsmen and many friends. The architectural profession has lost a highly talented professional and those closest to him will miss his energy and compassion. However, in mourning his passing, we also celebrate his life and his many achievements.' Robert Meek's funeral was held in a packed St George's Cathedral, Wale Street, Cape Town on 2014 01 09 at 11:00am. References
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