Peter Batchelor

5.1.20


to the members of the batchelor family

it was with great sadness that we read peters obituary in the news & observer last week. peter was one of my first professors at n.c. state. a gifted teacher; peter took the time to determine the specific needs of each student, and direct his comments and criticisms to address those needs. he was also a font of information about architecture and urban design and was willing to share his knowledge without...

My husband and I lived next door to Peter and Barbara Batchelor from late 1982 - 87. His first comment to me was that I was the only blonde he knew of besides Cheryl Tiegs the model. Although I didnt know about his skills at the pool table, I was certainly aware of his affinity for cycling and his expertise in the field of urban planning. Any local news article pertaining to urban planning always featured quotes from Peter. We offer our sympathy and condolences to his family and friends.

Architect and NCSU urban design professor Peter Batchelor was a long-distance bicyclist and master pool player whose art and photography are featured in his soon-to-be-published book The Magic of Cities. Born in London, then moving to Vancouver BC, Peter's British accent has charmed many of us. I will miss him greatly.