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Key moments and achievements from Daryl Jackson's life.
Daryl was born
· Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Education
After completing studies at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Daryl Jackson graduated with a Diploma of Architecture from the University of Melbourne in 1959, beginning his distinguished architectural career.
Education
After completing studies at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Daryl Jackson graduated with a Diploma of Architecture from the University of Melbourne in 1959, beginning his distinguished architectural career.
Career
In 1965, Jackson established his first architecture practice, Jackson Walker, with fellow Melbourne University graduate Evan Walker, launching the firm that would become one of Australia's most influential architectural practices.
Career
In 1965, Jackson established his first architecture practice, Jackson Walker, with fellow Melbourne University graduate Evan Walker, launching the firm that would become one of Australia's most influential architectural practices.
Achievement
In collaboration with Kevin Borland, Jackson designed the Harold Holt Memorial Swimming Centre, his first major contribution to Australian architecture that announced his arrival as a significant design talent.
Achievement
In collaboration with Kevin Borland, Jackson designed the Harold Holt Memorial Swimming Centre, his first major contribution to Australian architecture that announced his arrival as a significant design talent.
Achievement
Jackson designed the Canberra School of Art (1970-76), which won the Australian Institute of Architects' inaugural Sir Zelman Cowan Award for Public Architecture in 1981, establishing him as one of Australia's foremost architects.
Achievement
Jackson designed the Canberra School of Art (1970-76), which won the Australian Institute of Architects' inaugural Sir Zelman Cowan Award for Public Architecture in 1981, establishing him as one of Australia's foremost architects.
Achievement
In 1987, Jackson was awarded the Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal, the profession's highest individual honor in Australia, recognizing his significant and lasting contribution to Australian architecture.
Achievement
In 1987, Jackson was awarded the Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal, the profession's highest individual honor in Australia, recognizing his significant and lasting contribution to Australian architecture.
Achievement
In the 1990 Australia Day Honours, Daryl Sanders Jackson was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in recognition of his distinguished service to the profession of architecture. This prestigious national honor followed his 1987 Gold Medal from the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, cementing his status as a preeminent figure in the nation's cultural and civic life. The appointment acknowledged not only his prolific design output but also his leadership in urban design and his commitment to elevating the standards of the Australian built environment. By receiving this accolade, Jackson joined an elite group of Australians whose work has left an indelible mark on the country’s identity and international reputation.
Achievement
In the 1990 Australia Day Honours, Daryl Sanders Jackson was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in recognition of his distinguished service to the profession of architecture. This prestigious national honor followed his 1987 Gold Medal from the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, cementing his status as a preeminent figure in the nation's cultural and civic life. The appointment acknowledged not only his prolific design output but also his leadership in urban design and his commitment to elevating the standards of the Australian built environment. By receiving this accolade, Jackson joined an elite group of Australians whose work has left an indelible mark on the country’s identity and international reputation.
Achievement
Jackson's Sydney practice served as the Executive Architect for the Frank Gehry-designed Dr Chau Chak Wing Building at the University of Technology Sydney, completed in 2015, one of Gehry's most distinctive international projects.
Achievement
Jackson's Sydney practice served as the Executive Architect for the Frank Gehry-designed Dr Chau Chak Wing Building at the University of Technology Sydney, completed in 2015, one of Gehry's most distinctive international projects.
Daryl Jackson passed away
