Renowned architect, gentleman 'was our master and our conscience'

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Renowned architect, gentleman 'was our master and our conscience'

Archiseek / Canada / News / 2003 / September 4

Guy Desbarats helped shape architecture in Canada as founder of an influential firm responsible for civic buildings across the country. He was also a senior public servant in Ottawa, and designer of the National Aviation Museum. Mr. Desbarats, who died Saturday at age 78, was the last surviving original partner of the Montreal architectural firm Affleck, Desbarats, Dimako-poulous, Lebensold and Sise.

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