Joan Robinson Grierson
General Information
Occupation: Architect
Birth Country: Canada
Resident City: Toronto
Resident State/Province: Ontario
Resident Country: Canada
Sources: Biographical sketch found in the Blanche Lemco van Ginkel collection of the IAWA
Specialties
No specialties on record
Jobs
Employer: Assisted Professor Eric Arthur
Title: Assisted in researcha nd preparation for the first National Gallery Competition
State: Quebec
Country: Canada
Employer: Page and Steele, Architects
City: Toronto
State: Quebec
Country: Canada
Notes: While working for Page and Steele, Robinson did research and design on homes for the aged, interior finishes, color and furnishing specifications for the Ontario School for the Blind in Brantford.
Employer: Sir Thomas Bennett and Sons, Architects
Title: Work included the desgn of Petrol Stations
City: London
State: Quebec
Country: Canada
Notes: Grierson worked for Sir Thomas Bennett and Sons while travelling through Europe and Scandinavia.
Employer: J.& J. Brook Limited, Contract Furnishings
Title: Consultant consultant concerning interior design with architectural firms.
City: Montreal
State: Quebec
Country: Canada
Notes: After the birth of her two children, Grierson did independent architectural work with the office from her home.
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Apprenticeships
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Awards
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Exhibitions
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Notable Projects
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Education
Institution: University of Toronto
Department: Architecture
Degree: Bachelor of Architecture
Institution: Chicago Institute of Design
Degree: Master of Science
Notes: The National Design Council granted bursaries to five Canadian students for two years study of industrial and product design.
Licensing
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