Vale Richard Longley

He worked offshore as well, building strong connections in Asia. He was a welcome sight striding into the CODA office, and ducking to get into our boardroom with a sheaf of drawings drawn up in his studio on Russell Street up some impossibly narrow stairs…and he inspired us with the history of the Fremantle Architects Party and assisted with getting names, dates and event highlights when we fabricated the treasured spirit level with the names of practices that had hosted the party since its inception.

He leaves Fremantle a richer, more vibrant place, and an outstanding legacy through his children and grandchildren. His modelling of what a free-range family could be in the urban context of the West End certainly changed our perceptions of suburban Perth. We miss him dearly and send our deepest condolences, love and sympathy to Kat and his wonderful sons.