Graham Downes, a renowned architect and dedicated member of AIA San Diego for 17 years, recently passed away at the age of 55. His firm was founded in 1994, and is known for such notable San Diego projects as Tower 23, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, Hard Rock Hotel Nuevo Vallarta and Palomar Hotel. He also designed retail stores and restaurant renovations, including those for Bali Hai Restaurant and Tom Ham’s Lighthouse. “San Diego’s architecture and design community has lost one of its most dynamic, capable and well known members,” said Richard Nowicki, 2013 AIA San Diego Board President. “We express our condolences and sympathy to Graham Downes’ family as well as his many friends and colleagues. His sudden and unexpected passing has saddened us all.”
Please consider a donation to the Graham Downes Scholarship Fund. Checks payable to OMBAC Rugby, indicating, “G. Downes Scholarship Fund” on the memo line.
Graham Downes Scholarship Fund
c/o OMBAC Rugby
5047 67th St.
San Diego, CA 92115
A Celebration of Life ceremony to be held at this season’s final OMBAC Rugby home game, Saturday April 27 at 1:00 pm at the Little Q located at 9449 Friars Road, San Diego, 92108.
For further information, please contact Graham Downes Architecture.
An official press release for the Celebration of Life can be found below, as well as a list of design projects by Graham Downes Architecture.
