For the British journalist, see David Osler.
David Osler (January 9, 1921 – September 8, 2014) was an architect from Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Early life and education
David W. Osler was born on January 9, 1921, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. [1] He had one sister, Priscilla. [1] He attended University High School (which matriculated its final students in 1968), [2] where he met his eventual wife, Connie Lorch, the daughter of Emil Lorch, who was founder and dean of the U-M's School of Architecture from 1906 until 1939. [1] [3]
He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1942, after studying design and illustration. [1] He played on the golf team. [1]
After college, Osler enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS Thomas Jefferson. He commanded 5 landing craft, transporting troops of the 116th regiment, 29th division during the first wave of the assault on Omaha Beach. [1]
Career
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After returning from the war, he decided to pursue a career in architecture. He first worked for architect Douglas Loree, [4] then founded David W. Osler Associates in 1958. [1] [5]
Though he started out designing residential architecture, he became best known for his large commercial, institutional, municipal, and condominium projects. [4] He described his style as "elegant conservative," [4] and said he was aiming for "[s]implicity, cohesiveness, and a practical interpretation of emotions between the natural setting and the structure." [6]
Projects in Ann Arbor included St. Clare of Assisi Episcopal Church, [1] [3] the canoe livery at Gallup Park, [6] and additions to the Ann Arbor District Library. [4] He was also involved in the restoration of the Michigan Theater. [4] [6] [3]
Osler also received an honorable mention in the finals for designing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. [4] [1]
Later life
In 1996 Osler was awarded the Michigan Gold Medal, the highest honor of the American Institute of Architects. [1]
From December 20, 2013, to March 31, 2014, the University of Michigan Museum of Art displayed many of Osler's drawings in an exhibition called Three Michigan Architects: Part 1–David Osler. [7] [1] It was curated by Joseph Rosa, director of UMMA at the time, and Nancy Bartlett from the U-M Bentley Historical Library, where his papers are archived. [8] [9]
He retired in 2008, [3] [9] and died peacefully in 2014, at his home in Ann Arbor. [1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "David Osler - Obituary". obits.mlive.com. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ "Last Graduating Class at University High School, June 1968 | Ann Arbor District Library". aadl.org. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ a b c d Fisher, Douglas D. (2008-12-03). "Ann Arbor architect surveys a 50-year career". mlive. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ a b c d e f Eberbach, Jennifer (2014-03-07). "Ann Arbor architect David Osler reflects on 5 decades of Michigan homes". mlive. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ "a2 modern | David Osler". Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ a b c "David W. Osler". SLICE Ann Arbor. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ "Three Michigan Architects: Part 1—David Osler | University of Michigan Museum of Art". umma.umich.edu. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ "Three Michigan Architects: Part 1—David Osler | University of Michigan Museum of Art". umma.umich.edu. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ a b Osler, David W. "David W. Osler papers". quod.lib.umich.edu. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
For the British journalist, see David Osler.
David Osler (January 9, 1921 – September 8, 2014) was an architect from Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Early life and education
David W. Osler was born on January 9, 1921, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. [1] He had one sister, Priscilla. [1] He attended University High School (which matriculated its final students in 1968), [2] where he met his eventual wife, Connie Lorch, the daughter of Emil Lorch, who was founder and dean of the U-M's School of Architecture from 1906 until 1939. [1] [3]
He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1942, after studying design and illustration. [1] He played on the golf team. [1]
After college, Osler enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS Thomas Jefferson. He commanded 5 landing craft, transporting troops of the 116th regiment, 29th division during the first wave of the assault on Omaha Beach. [1]
Career
After returning from the war, he decided to pursue a career in architecture. He first worked for architect Douglas Loree, [4] then founded David W. Osler Associates in 1958. [1] [5]
Though he started out designing residential architecture, he became best known for his large commercial, institutional, municipal, and condominium projects. [4] He described his style as "elegant conservative," [4] and said he was aiming for "[s]implicity, cohesiveness, and a practical interpretation of emotions between the natural setting and the structure." [6]
Projects in Ann Arbor included St. Clare of Assisi Episcopal Church, [1] [3] the canoe livery at Gallup Park, [6] and additions to the Ann Arbor District Library. [4] He was also involved in the restoration of the Michigan Theater. [4] [6] [3]
Osler also received an honorable mention in the finals for designing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. [4] [1]
Later life
In 1996 Osler was awarded the Michigan Gold Medal, the highest honor of the American Institute of Architects. [1]
From December 20, 2013, to March 31, 2014, the University of Michigan Museum of Art displayed many of Osler's drawings in an exhibition called Three Michigan Architects: Part 1–David Osler. [7] [1] It was curated by Joseph Rosa, director of UMMA at the time, and Nancy Bartlett from the U-M Bentley Historical Library, where his papers are archived. [8] [9]
He retired in 2008, [3] [9] and died peacefully in 2014, at his home in Ann Arbor. [1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "David Osler - Obituary". obits.mlive.com. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ "Last Graduating Class at University High School, June 1968 | Ann Arbor District Library". aadl.org. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ a b c d Fisher, Douglas D. (2008-12-03). "Ann Arbor architect surveys a 50-year career". mlive. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ a b c d e f Eberbach, Jennifer (2014-03-07). "Ann Arbor architect David Osler reflects on 5 decades of Michigan homes". mlive. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ "a2 modern | David Osler". Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ a b c "David W. Osler". SLICE Ann Arbor. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ "Three Michigan Architects: Part 1—David Osler | University of Michigan Museum of Art". umma.umich.edu. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ "Three Michigan Architects: Part 1—David Osler | University of Michigan Museum of Art". umma.umich.edu. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
- ^ a b Osler, David W. "David W. Osler papers". quod.lib.umich.edu. Retrieved 2020-09-25.