Michael James Squire (3 May 1946 – 4 May 2023) was a British architect.[1][2]
Biography
editEarly life and education
editMichael Squire was born on 3 May 1946 to architect, Raglan Squire, who was known for his work on Eaton Square in Belgravia.[3] He was also the grandson of J. C. Squire, a poet and founder of the 1922 Architecture Club.[3]
Squire attended Blundell's School in Devon and studied architecture at St John's College, Cambridge under Sir Leslie Martin and Sir Colin St John Wilson.[3][4]
Squire is survived by his second wife, Rosy, three children from their union, and two sons from his first marriage to Pansy.[3]
Career
editSquire worked at his father's firm, contributing to various projects, including the Malta Hilton.[3]
In 1976, Squire established his own architectural firm, Squire and Partners.[3][5] The firm gained traction in the 1980s by designing notable structures in West London, including an abode for Dubai's ruler.[3] Later, it faced challenges during the 1989 property downturn but later focused on designing apartments in central London locations such as Brook House and The Knightsbridge.[3] In his later years, Squire converted a former Brixton department store into an office space for his firm.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Meet Michael Squire, the new Chelsea Barracks architect". Evening Standard. April 10, 2012.
- ^ Evans, Judith (September 29, 2016). "London's Chelsea Barracks: a new parade ground for the public". Financial Times.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Michael Squire obituary". September 19, 2023 – via The Times.
- ^ https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/squire-partners-founder-michael-squire-dies-aged-77
- ^ https://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/michael-squire-dies-aged-77/5123078.article