Colin Stansfield Smith
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Professor Sir Colin Stansfield Smith CBE, (born October 1, 1932) is a British architect
and academic. He played over 100 games of first-class cricket
in the 1950s.
, Manchester
, and studied architecture and drama at Cambridge University from 1953 to 1958. After graduating from Cambridge, he played the lead role in several West End stage productions before deciding to qualify as an architect. He worked in various architect's offices, including the LCC
and the GLC
in London
. From 1971 to 1973, he was Deputy County Architect at Cheshire County Council
, under the directorship of the famous engineer, Sir Frank Whittle.
He was awarded a CBE
in 1988, the RIBA Royal Gold Medal
in 1991, and was knighted in 1993.
Stansfield Smith was head of Hampshire County Architects Department from 1973 to 1992. During that period, the work of his office became well-known world wide, especially for its new schools within the county.
Stansfield Smith became a Professor of Architecture at the school of architecture at the University of Portsmouth
in 1992, and is now Emeritus Professor. He designed the University's Portland building (opened in 1997) where the Faculty of Architecture and other environmental faculties are now based.
was played for Lancashire
, who capped him in 1957, but he also appeared for Cambridge University
(for whom he gained his blue) among a number of other teams. He was selected for the Gentlemen against the Players
at Lord's
in 1957.
He scored one first-class century, hitting 103 not out
for Cambridge against Warwickshire
at Edgbaston
in June 1957.
As a bowler he enjoyed some success, taking five or more wickets in an innings on nine occasions. His career-best return was 6-35 for Cambridge versus Free Foresters
at Fenner's
in June 1955.
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
and academic. He played over 100 games of first-class cricket
First-class cricket
First-class cricket is a class of cricket that consists of matches of three or more days' scheduled duration, that are between two sides of eleven players and are officially adjudged first-class by virtue of the standard of the competing teams...
in the 1950s.
Architecture
Stansfield Smith was born in DidsburyDidsbury
Didsbury is a suburban area of the City of Manchester, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on the north bank of the River Mersey, south of Manchester city centre, in the southern half of the Greater Manchester Urban Area...
, Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
, and studied architecture and drama at Cambridge University from 1953 to 1958. After graduating from Cambridge, he played the lead role in several West End stage productions before deciding to qualify as an architect. He worked in various architect's offices, including the LCC
London County Council
London County Council was the principal local government body for the County of London, throughout its 1889–1965 existence, and the first London-wide general municipal authority to be directly elected. It covered the area today known as Inner London and was replaced by the Greater London Council...
and the GLC
Greater London Council
The Greater London Council was the top-tier local government administrative body for Greater London from 1965 to 1986. It replaced the earlier London County Council which had covered a much smaller area...
in London
London
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. From 1971 to 1973, he was Deputy County Architect at Cheshire County Council
Cheshire County Council
Cheshire County Council was a County Council, of the second highest level of United Kingdom Government for the residents of Cheshire. Founded in 1889, it ceased to exist on 1 April 2009, when it and the district councils in Cheshire were replaced by two unitary authorities; Cheshire West and...
, under the directorship of the famous engineer, Sir Frank Whittle.
He was awarded a CBE
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
in 1988, the RIBA Royal Gold Medal
Royal Gold Medal
The Royal Gold Medal for architecture is awarded annually by the Royal Institute of British Architects on behalf of the British monarch, in recognition of an individual's or group's substantial contribution to international architecture....
in 1991, and was knighted in 1993.
Stansfield Smith was head of Hampshire County Architects Department from 1973 to 1992. During that period, the work of his office became well-known world wide, especially for its new schools within the county.
Stansfield Smith became a Professor of Architecture at the school of architecture at the University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth is a university in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. The University was ranked 60th out of 122 in The Sunday Times University Guide...
in 1992, and is now Emeritus Professor. He designed the University's Portland building (opened in 1997) where the Faculty of Architecture and other environmental faculties are now based.
Cricket
Stansfield Smith, a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler, played all his first-class cricket between 1951 and 1958. His county cricketCounty cricket
County cricket is the highest level of domestic cricket in England and Wales. For the 2010 season, see 2010 English cricket season.-First-class counties:...
was played for Lancashire
Lancashire County Cricket Club
Lancashire County Cricket Club represents the historic county of Lancashire in cricket's County Championship. The club was founded in 1864 as a successor to Manchester Cricket Club and has played at Old Trafford since then...
, who capped him in 1957, but he also appeared for Cambridge University
Cambridge University Cricket Club
Cambridge University Cricket Club is a first-class cricket team. It now plays all but one of its first-class cricket matches as part of the Cambridge University Centre of Cricketing Excellence , which includes Anglia Ruskin University...
(for whom he gained his blue) among a number of other teams. He was selected for the Gentlemen against the Players
Gentlemen v Players
The Gentlemen v Players game was a first-class cricket match that was generally played on an annual basis between one team consisting of amateurs and one of professionals . The first two games took place in 1806 but the fixture was not revived until 1819. It was more or less annual thereafter...
at Lord's
Lord's Cricket Ground
Lord's Cricket Ground is a cricket venue in St John's Wood, London. Named after its founder, Thomas Lord, it is owned by Marylebone Cricket Club and is the home of Middlesex County Cricket Club, the England and Wales Cricket Board , the European Cricket Council and, until August 2005, the...
in 1957.
He scored one first-class century, hitting 103 not out
Not out
In cricket, a batsman will be not out if he comes out to bat in an innings and has not been dismissed by the end of the innings. One may similarly describe a batsman as not out while the innings is still in progress...
for Cambridge against Warwickshire
Warwickshire County Cricket Club
Warwickshire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Warwickshire. Its limited overs team is called the Warwickshire Bears. Their kit colours are black and gold and the shirt sponsor...
at Edgbaston
Edgbaston Cricket Ground
Edgbaston Cricket Ground, also known as the County Ground or Edgbaston Stadium, is a cricket ground in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham, England...
in June 1957.
As a bowler he enjoyed some success, taking five or more wickets in an innings on nine occasions. His career-best return was 6-35 for Cambridge versus Free Foresters
Free Foresters Cricket Club
Free Foresters Cricket Club is an English amateur cricket club, established in 1856 for players from the Midland counties of England. It is a 'wandering' club, having no home ground....
at Fenner's
Fenner's
Fenner's is the University of Cambridge's cricket ground.-History:Fenner's has hosted first-class cricket since 1848, and many of the world's great players have graced the wicket. The ground was established on land leased for the purpose by Francis Fenner, after whom the ground is named.Playing for...
in June 1955.