Jane Priestman

Jane Priestman OBE (born 7 April 1930)[1] is a British designer who has performed a number of high-profile roles in design and architecture. She was appointed an OBE in 1991[1] for her work in design and an honorary doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University in 1998.[2]

Background

She is the daughter of Reuben Stanley Herbert and Mary Elizabeth Ramplr. She married Arthur Martin Priestman in 1954.[3] She was educated at Northwood College and Liverpool College of Art.

Career

Priestman qualified as an interior designer.[4] She subsequently became General Manager in Architecture and Design for the British Airport Authority from 1975 to 1986 and then Director of Architecture, Design and Environment for British Rail[2] from 1986 to 1991.[5] She spent 18 years, until 2010, as chair of Open City (the organisation behind Open House).[4] She also became an Enabler, in 2001, for the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE).[6]

She was shortlisted for the Jane Drew Prize in 1998, for inclusiveness in architecture.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Dr Jane Priestman OBE". Debrett's. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Jane Priestman OBE". Sheffield Hallam University. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  3. ↑ The International Who’s Who 2004. Psychology Press. p. 1356. ISBN 9781857432176.
  4. 1 2 Tom Banks (20 August 2010). "Open City searches for Jane Priestman successor". Design Week. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
  5. 1 2 Nonie Niesewand (4 June 1998). "Prize farce at the gong show". The Independent. Retrieved 13 January 2014.
  6. ↑ "Jane Priestman enables Cabe job". Design Week. 25 October 2001. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
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