Alexander George Robertson Mackenzie

Alexander George Robertson Mackenzie (12 March 1879 – 20 March 1963) was a Scottish architect.

Early life Born in Aberdeen on 12 March 1879, AGR was the second son of Marshall Mackenzie, architect and his wife, Phoebe Ann Robertson Cooper. In Aberdeen he designed the Art Deco style Northern Hotel which was built in 1937–8, retrieved Provost Ross' House from ruin (now part of the Maritime Museum). and the Capitol Cinema. Mackenzie remained in partnership with John Gibb Marr until AGR retired completely in 1960.

Personal life During the First World War, AGR enlisted in the London Scottish Regiment and was severely wounded, losing most of a leg. Invalided out, he returned to work with his father. He died on 20 March 1963, after major surgery and is buried at Bourtie churchyard.

Honours AGR was admitted ARIBA in 1901 and elevated to FRIBA in 1913.

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