David McArthur Hewitt FAIA

having a design critic on a project.

I am so sorry to just now hear about David's passing. David Hewitt was an inspirational person that I had the privilege to work for. He had the most amazing work ethic that was above and beyond anyone I have known. He was always kind with an easy smile and a ton of class. Even though it has been years since working with him, to this day I think of him as an example of a great boss. My deepest sympathy to Marcia and family.

He was my favorite person on Bainbridge. He sat alone in the corner spot facing the door. Three days a week, off the boat, at the restaurant I worked at. My customer David. Nicest most interesting person. Once I moved to the city, I'd catch a glimpse of him. Always met with a smile. He was my people.

So many great memories. Thank you for being an integral part of my architectural life. I´m baking sourdough bread today with you on my mind.

I'm so very sorry to hear of David's passing. Wishing everyone well in this time of grieving. He cut such a figure that to this day, we talk about how dapper he looked at Chad's wedding in his pale suit, hat, & bowtie with coordinating glasses. Much love to you all.

David was a great guy and a gentleman. He was very fun to work with in part because he was so talented. We shared a love of cars and I so admired his cool factor. He will be missed but not forgotten. I hope the here after has something faster than a Miata for you David !

I have very fond memories of working with David on the Douglas, a student housing project for Seattle University students, among other things over the years. I always admired his creative vision and principled approach to his work. He taught me many things as a young real estate professional and I'm very grateful to him for that. He will be missed but I know his legacy will live on with those of us who had the honor to engage with him personally and professionally. Sending love to his family. - Jake McKinstry

Sending love to Marcia and your beautiful family. You and David were always the example of the cool couple, in love, enjoying life, and sharing your talents and generosity with family and friends....Wishing you all the peace and love during this time. Take care, Colleen Gants

I worked with David over a period of about 25 years when he lead the design of many Seattle multi family developments. We had a close working relationship as well as a friendship that went beyond work. He was extremely creative in his design concepts, understood the constraints of budgets, and was sensitive to the needs of the project's intended occupants as well as adjusting to community input. We formed very productive and cooperative teams of other consultants ,
contractors and other parties to move projects forward efficiently and with outstanding results. Together our teams worked on Harbor Steps over a period of nearly 10 years which resulted in a ULI award winning project and a benefit to the downtown. I will miss David and the interesting, rewarding and enjoyable times we shared in our quest to produce projects that we could all be proud of and that would add to Seattle's interesting architecture.
Thank you David for our time together
Denny Onslow

David and I were in the same class at the UW Architecture school, during that time he was a good friend and admired fellow student whose work was always impeccable and very well done. In spite of loosing contact with him later, he remained in my memory a role model of what a good architect should be. He had a major impact on the architecture and planning of Seattle, always eager to get involved and bringing loads of good ideas with him. To say he will be missed is an understatement, all of Seattle will miss him. So sorry to hear of this Marcy, hope you are coping.....

Jerry Finrow FAIA, Dean Emeritus, UW CBE