Dulwich: Mid-Century Oasis

About Catherine SamyElisabeth KendallIan McInnesPaul Davis

Growing up in Dulwich Paul Davis's best friend was Philip Vernon and Austin Vernon & Partners provided his first architectural work experience colouring estate layouts. After qualifying he founded two successful architectural firms and is recognised as a leading residential architect of his generation. Ian McInnes has been the chair of the Dulwich Society since 2008. He is a retired architect with a particular interest in mid-century modernism. He has recently been elected as the chair of the 20th Century Society having at different times filled the roles of events secretary and treasurer. Between 2012-17 he was also chair of the Societys casework committee. Catherine Samy is a non-fiction writer and a consultant in international corporate communications. Her passion for modern architecture was sparked by the brutalist Kenyatta International Conference Centre built in her home city of Nairobi in the early 70s. She has been involved in many personal architecture projects.