| David Ewart | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 February 1841 Penicuik, Scotland |
| Died | 6 June 1921 (aged 80) Ottawa, Ontario |
| Awards | Imperial Service Order. |
| Work | |
| Buildings | Connaught Building, Victoria Memorial Building, Royal Canadian Mint |
David Ewart (18 February 1841–6 June 1921) was a Canadian architect who served as Chief Dominion Architect from 1896 to 1914.
As chief government architect he was responsible for many of the federal buildings constructed in this period. He broke with the Neo-Gothic style adopted by his predecessors Thomas Seaton Scott and Thomas Fuller; rather he embraced the Baronial style exemplified in several important buildings including:
| Building | Year Completed | Builder | Style | Location | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connaught Building | David Ewart | Baronial style | Ottawa, Ontario | ||
| Victoria Memorial Building | David Ewart | Baronial style | Ottawa, Ontario | ||
| Royal Canadian Mint | David Ewart | Baronial style | Ottawa, Ontario | ||
| Mappin Wing (or front facade) of Rideau Hall | David Ewart | Baronial style | Ottawa, Ontario | ||
| Moose Jaw City Hall | 1914 | David Ewart | Edwardian Classical | Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan | |
| Strathcona Public Building | David Ewart | Baronial style | Edmonton, Alberta | ||
| Prince Edward Building | David Ewart | Baronial style | Regina, Saskatchewan | ||
| Bowmanville Post Office | David Ewart | Baronial style | Bowmanville, Ontario | ||
| Humboldt Post Office | 1911 | David Ewart | Baronial style | Humboldt, Saskatchewan |
As federal architect he also oversaw the design and construction of numerous post offices (such as the Humboldt Post Office) across Canada. His son John Albert Ewart was also a prominent Ottawa architect.
In 1903, he was awarded the Imperial Service Order.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Fuller |
Chief Dominion Architect, Canada 1897 – 1914 |
Succeeded by ? |