Appointed as the Council’s second Chairman in August 1991, Ian played a pivotal role in shaping heritage practices during its formative years. Under his leadership, the Council introduced key initiatives, including the State Government’s municipal inventory support program, which established a register of 230 heritage places and provided conservation incentive grants. His tenure helped define cultural heritage values and standards that remain integral today, following the enactment of the Heritage of Western Australia Act 1990.
Ian was also the author of Looking Around Perth: A Guide to the Architecture of Perth and Surrounding Towns, published in 1981. This landmark work documented Perth’s architectural evolution from early settlement through to the modern movement of the 1970s. It was the first comprehensive architectural history of the region and continues to serve as a reference, even for buildings that have since been lost.
After stepping down in 1994, Ian returned to private practice, completing projects across Fremantle, Donnybrook, and Balingup. His 50-year career encompassed architectural design, heritage assessments, and numerous studies, leaving an enduring legacy in Western Australia’s built environment.
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