Background
Downes, Gregory was born on March 17, 1939 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Thomas M. and Jean (Gregory) Downes.
Architectural organization executive
Downes, Gregory was born on March 17, 1939 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Thomas M. and Jean (Gregory) Downes.
Bachelor cum laude, Harvard University, 1961; Master in Architecture, Harvard University, 1965.
With, The Architects Collaborative, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1965-1995; principal, Symmes Maini & McKee Association, Inc., Cambridge, since 1995. Instructor Boston Architectural Center, 1972-1973, Harvard Graduate School Design, 1973-1976.
Board trustees Captain Robert Bennet Forbes Museum, 1988-1998. Board directors Shirley Eustis Historic House, Roxbury, 1986-1994. Seminarian Boston Museum Fine Arts, 1988-1990.
Board overseers Mount Auburn Hospital. Member vestry Church of Redeemer, Brookline, 1982-1985, St. Michaels Church, Milton, 1988-1991. Member American Institute of Architects, Boston Society Architects, American Planning Association, National Association Industrial and Office Parks, Urban Land Institute, Harvard Club of Boston, The Country Club, Harvard Faculty Club.
Married Sandra Motley Snow, June 9, 1962. Children: Katharine Appleton, Elizabeth Amory.