Douglas Forrest

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Douglas Forrest is a Scottish retired architect. [1] He studied architecture with Andy MacMillan, [2] and as of 2013, had been practising as an architect for over 35 years. [3] He describes his area of interest as "architectural archaeology", and seeks to preserve historical features of buildings when renovating them for modern use. [3] His work in renovating buildings in the north east of Scotland has won awards from the Aberdeen Society of Architects and from Aberdeenshire Council. [3]

Forrest worked with architectural designer Kit Martin on the renovation of Cullen House between 1982 and 1989. [4] He also oversaw the restoration of the clock and steeple of the former church in the nearby town of Cullen, Moray in 1986. [5] He has worked on a project to save Wardhouse, an abandoned Palladian mansion near Insch, [1] [6] and on a scheme to convert the ruins of New Slains Castle into holiday accommodation. [7] [8]

Forrest's design for the club house at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland drew criticism from MacMillan for its old-fashioned architecture. The design was defended by the secretary of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, who argued that the building was well-suited to its purpose, and praised the quality of the specified materials. [2]

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