Lily Inglis (1926-2010) was a Canadianarchitect born in Milan, Italy and received her education in England.[1] She moved to Canada and joined the Ontario Association of Architects, becoming involved in the preservation of historic buildings in Kingston, Ontario.[2] Inglis was also a member of Royal Institute of British Architects (1953) [1] and Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (1985).[1] She was a partner in Inglis and Downey Architects, Inc.[3] She made a strong name for herself by proving to clients that even as a woman she was able to solve complex issues.[3] This increased her creditability within the architectural field.[3]
Lily Inglis
Born
11 October 1926
Milan, Italy
Died
11 January 2010
Kingston, Ontario
Nationality
Italian/Canadian
Occupation
Architect
Spouse
James Inglis
Awards
Livable City Design Award, Life-time Achievement Award
Inglis was raised as a child in Milan, Italy, where she became interested in architecture.[1] Illness forced her to stay in her room, which helped her find her passion for drawing and constructing 3-D miniature buildings from paper.[3] At age 12, her parents sent her to England (in order to protect her from the Nazis), and she attended a British boarding school.[3] Eventually she would go on to be an apprentice, at the age of 18, in Cheltenham before attending the University of Edinburgh for architecture.[3] Inglis received a traveling scholarship, allowing her to study post-war architecture in Europe and North America.[3] Her interest in landscape design encouraged her to gain a certificate from University College London, England in 1957 for this field.[4] After moving to Kingston, Ontario, architect Wilfred Sorensen provided her with practical training between 1962 and 1963.[4]
In 1953, she married Edinburgh James Inglis (psychologist), lasting 45 years.[3] In London, she started her own architectural firm and practiced there for six years.[3] In 1959, Inglis and her husband moved to Kingston, Ontario after James received a teaching job opportunity from Queen's University at Kingston.[4] Her an her husband had two daughters, Jane and Kate.[5] She produced work from home, while also having to care for her two daughters, until 1984.[4] After this point, she created a firm alongside architect Bruce Downey called Inglis & Downey Architects, who was a previous Carleton University graduate.[4] The two became knowledgeable in redesigning group homes to create barrier-free accessible areas.[4] There, she found inspiration in the stone architecture of the city and decided to explore building preservation by utilizing the stone style of Kingston in her own designs, paying homage.[4] She also worked to redesign heritage buildings for contemporary use and conservation.[4] Some of her notable projects include the Kingston Public Library, Chez Piggy restaurant, the Kingston Brew Pub and the Wolfe Island ferry terminal.[5] Inglis also gained connections with Margaret Angus, who was a historian and author.[4] Together, they worked to give Kingston heritage buildings a voice when they were being threatened with demolition.[4] Instead, they were advocating for preservation which went against the typical practice occurring within the city.[4] This caused the city to create "The City of Kingston Act, 1970", recognizing the heritage value of buildings in Kingston.[4] Overall, the quote "my pleasure is in seeing people enjoying places I have helped to make" by Inglis describes her main focus when designing.[4]
Inglis was known by the community as a social activist who fought for children and homeless rights.[4] With her passion for Kingston's social welfare, a shelter was renamed Lily's Place in 2012.[4] The address of this family-oriented shelter is 333 Kingscourt Ave, Kingston, Ontario.[4]
Inglis passed away from cancer on 11 January 2010.[5]
Projectsedit
This is an incomplete list of projects. Most if not all of these projects are restoration, renovation, heritage conservation projects or additions to preexisting buildings:
Notableedit
Wolf Island Ferry Terminal- Kingston, Ontario (n.d. completed) [6][5]
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January 01, 1970
lily, inglis, 1926, 2010, canadian, architect, born, milan, italy, received, education, england, moved, canada, joined, ontario, association, architects, becoming, involved, preservation, historic, buildings, kingston, ontario, inglis, also, member, royal, ins. Lily Inglis 1926 2010 was a Canadian architect born in Milan Italy and received her education in England 1 She moved to Canada and joined the Ontario Association of Architects becoming involved in the preservation of historic buildings in Kingston Ontario 2 Inglis was also a member of Royal Institute of British Architects 1953 1 and Royal Architectural Institute of Canada 1985 1 She was a partner in Inglis and Downey Architects Inc 3 She made a strong name for herself by proving to clients that even as a woman she was able to solve complex issues 3 This increased her creditability within the architectural field 3 Lily InglisBorn11 October 1926Milan ItalyDied11 January 2010Kingston OntarioNationalityItalian CanadianOccupationArchitectSpouseJames InglisAwardsLivable City Design Award Life time Achievement AwardPracticeArchitectBuildingsKingston Frontenac Public Library Contents 1 Life and career 2 Projects 2 1 Notable 2 2 Other 3 Writings 4 Notable awards 5 Bibliography 6 ReferencesLife and career editInglis was raised as a child in Milan Italy where she became interested in architecture 1 Illness forced her to stay in her room which helped her find her passion for drawing and constructing 3 D miniature buildings from paper 3 At age 12 her parents sent her to England in order to protect her from the Nazis and she attended a British boarding school 3 Eventually she would go on to be an apprentice at the age of 18 in Cheltenham before attending the University of Edinburgh for architecture 3 Inglis received a traveling scholarship allowing her to study post war architecture in Europe and North America 3 Her interest in landscape design encouraged her to gain a certificate from University College London England in 1957 for this field 4 After moving to Kingston Ontario architect Wilfred Sorensen provided her with practical training between 1962 and 1963 4 In 1953 she married Edinburgh James Inglis psychologist lasting 45 years 3 In London she started her own architectural firm and practiced there for six years 3 In 1959 Inglis and her husband moved to Kingston Ontario after James received a teaching job opportunity from Queen s University at Kingston 4 Her an her husband had two daughters Jane and Kate 5 She produced work from home while also having to care for her two daughters until 1984 4 After this point she created a firm alongside architect Bruce Downey called Inglis amp Downey Architects who was a previous Carleton University graduate 4 The two became knowledgeable in redesigning group homes to create barrier free accessible areas 4 There she found inspiration in the stone architecture of the city and decided to explore building preservation by utilizing the stone style of Kingston in her own designs paying homage 4 She also worked to redesign heritage buildings for contemporary use and conservation 4 Some of her notable projects include the Kingston Public Library Chez Piggy restaurant the Kingston Brew Pub and the Wolfe Island ferry terminal 5 Inglis also gained connections with Margaret Angus who was a historian and author 4 Together they worked to give Kingston heritage buildings a voice when they were being threatened with demolition 4 Instead they were advocating for preservation which went against the typical practice occurring within the city 4 This caused the city to create The City of Kingston Act 1970 recognizing the heritage value of buildings in Kingston 4 Overall the quote my pleasure is in seeing people enjoying places I have helped to make by Inglis describes her main focus when designing 4 Inglis was known by the community as a social activist who fought for children and homeless rights 4 With her passion for Kingston s social welfare a shelter was renamed Lily s Place in 2012 4 The address of this family oriented shelter is 333 Kingscourt Ave Kingston Ontario 4 Inglis passed away from cancer on 11 January 2010 5 Projects editThis is an incomplete list of projects Most if not all of these projects are restoration renovation heritage conservation projects or additions to preexisting buildings Notable edit Wolf Island Ferry Terminal Kingston Ontario n d completed 6 5 Kingston Co op Nursery School St Paul s Kingston Ontario 1965 completed 6 Notre Dame Convent Project Kingston Public Library and Senior Housing Project Kingston Ontario 1972 completed 6 Newcourt House St Lawrence College Campus Kingston Ontario 1973 completed 6 Chalmers Green Playground Kingston Ontario 1975 completed 6 1 King Street West Newlands Pavilion Kingston Ontario 1979 completed 6 Cataraqui Cemetery Crematorium renovation Kingston Ontario 1979 completed 6 Kingston Frontenac Public Library Kingston Ontario 1978 completed her first large scale building project 6 5 Old Kingston Post Office 86 Clarence Street Kingston Ontario 1979 completed 6 Chez Piggy s Restaurant Kingston Ontario n d completed 6 5 Finlay Winston Apartments Kingston Ontario 1983 completed 6 Market Square Kingston A Heritage Conservation District Study by Dr Harold Kalman and Lily Inglis Kingston Ontario 1985 completed 6 Cornwall Churches ACO Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Kingston Ontario 1990 completed 6 Barnum House County Museum Ontario Heritage Foundation OHF Kingston Ontario 1992 completed 6 Other edit Arthur Drs A J 38 Stormont Ave Kingston Ontario n d completed 6 Baum Mr And Mrs C 30 Bracknell Gardens London UK n d completed 6 Briggs Dr and Mrs Bob 49 Dickens Drive Kingston Ontario n d completed 6 L Eglise St Francoise D Assise 512 Frontenac Street Kingston Ontario 1960 completed 6 Fulford Mrs Josephine 65 Gore Street Kingston Ontario 1965 completed 6 Murphy s Seafood 70 Brock Street Kingston Ontario 1965 completed 6 Boswell Mrs Merice re Boswell s Book Bell and Candle 73 Brock Street Kingston Ontario 1970 completed 6 Campbell Dr and Mrs Dougal 33 Hill Street Kingston Ontario 1970 completed 6 Easton Mrs Willie 82 Earl Street Kingston Ontario 1971 completed 6 Kingston Day Care Centre Kingston Ontario 1972 completed 6 Frontenac Hotel Kingston Ontario 1973 completed 6 34 40 Clarence Street Kingston Ontario 1983 completed 6 Hamilton Residence 203 King Street East Kingston Ontario 1983 completed 6 Writings editInglis Lily With Our Past before Us Nineteenth Century Architecture in the Kingston Area book review Ontario History 89 3 1997 247 248 2 Inglis Lily and James Inglis Letter to the Editor Save the Heritage Globe and Mail Toronto 8 Mar 1988 A6 2 Notable awards editFellow Royal Architectural Institute of Canada 1 Livable City Design Award City of Kingston 2001 4 Life time Achievement Award Frontenac Historic Foundation Award Program 2002 7 4 Honorary diploma from St Lawrence College 4 Bibliography edit 1 3 5 6 2 4 7 References edit a b c d e f WOMEN IN ARCHITECTURE www arvha org Retrieved 6 April 2020 a b c d Canadian Women Artists History Initiative Artist Database Artists INGLIS Lily cwahi concordia ca Retrieved 6 April 2020 a b c d e f g h i j Holmlund Mona Youngberg Gail 2003 Inspiring Women A Celebration of Herstory Coteau Books ISBN 978 1 55050 204 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t 13 February Susanna McLeod Published on February 13 2018 Last Updated Est 2018 11 21 Am 13 February 2018 Excellent work still shines in Kingston The Kingston Whig Standard Retrieved 6 April 2020 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint numeric names authors list link a b c d e f g Lily INGLIS Obituaries Kingston ON Your Life Moments yourlifemoments ca Retrieved 6 April 2020 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab Lily Inglis fonds Queen s University Archives db archives library queensu ca Retrieved 6 April 2020 a b Muirhead George History of the Frontenac Historic Foundation Award Program PDF frontenacheritage ca Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lily Inglis amp oldid 1177349386, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
