Renowned Canberra architect Alastair Swayn has died.
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Professor Swayn was director of architectural firm Darryl Jackson Alastair Swayn and appointed the ACT government's inaugural architect in 2010.
His work crossed a number of significant projects including the City Plan and the Northbourne Avenue urban renewal strategy.
Professor Swayn was also involved in the tendering and design of the University of Canberra Public Hospital and the new courts complex on Vernon Circle in the city.
He resigned earlier this year due to ill health.
Minister for Planning Mick Gentleman passed on the government's "sincere condolences", in a statement on Friday, acknowledging "the positive and significant contribution he made to the ACT community – one which has a lasting legacy on this city".
The ACT government will support the establishment of an internship program to enable young, up-and-coming architects to work with the government in Professor Swayn's honour.