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BArch 1961 (Natal) Founding partner of INTERARC. Obituary 2014 Following the sudden diagnosis of a tumour in the brain in October 2013, John Frost died peacefully in his adopted city of Perth [Australia] on 7th June, having "conducted himself with dignity and courage and love throughout his illness", wrote Moira, his wife of many years. On graduating in Architecture at Natal in 1961, John Anthony Frost gained experience in London and with HALLEN & DIBB in Durban, before commencing private practice in 1966 and teaming up with Rags SOMMERVILLE in 1971 as INTERARC. Subsequent partners were Richard DOBSON and Roly MULLER. Among the landmarks of the practice are Glenridge Gardens, 61 Mazisi Kunene (South Ridge) Rd (1971); Old Mutual Industrial Centre, Prospecton, which landed an ISAA Natal Award of Merit (1985); Conservation Awards each for Kings House, Cottam Grove and 219 Florida Rd (1991); an Award for the building known as 136 Victoria Embankment on Margaret Mncadi Ave cnr Salmon Grove (1995); and Old Mutual Centre on Farewell Square (1996) with STAUCH VORSTER. But, practice was only one pursuit. John was active in the affairs of the Institute; he headed up the conservation committee, served as NPIA President 1988-89, and was later instrumental in D'Urban Changes Forum. He was a regular Comrades Marathon runner, skilled as a diplomat, and played a pivotal role in the acquisition 160 Bulwer Rd as the home of KZNIA since 1993. Rightly, John was presented with a KZNIA scroll of honour in recognition of his services to the profession over many years. When he decided on relocating to Perth in 2000, John insisted that I avoid the term 'farewell' in the entry in this [KZNIA] Journal (2/2000) and rather use au revoir, literally 'until we meet again'. While this happened regularly at year ends when together with Moira he would visit Durban, now I have no choice. Farewell friend, colleague and gentleman; KZNIA members gratefully remember your dedication and integrity, and wish Moira special strength for the stretch ahead. (Walter PETERS, KZNIA Journal. Vol. 39, Issue 2, 2014) (Obituary submitted by Karlien van Niekerk, Senior Technical Assistant, Pretoria School of Architecture) Books citing FROST
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