Career
He specialised in buildings in the Free Renaissance and Neo-Baroque styles and is particularly important to the architectural character of the Marchmont area. Born and educated in Edinburgh, Marwick served his architectural apprenticeship with Peddie and Kinnear. He began independent practice around 1879, operating from his own home at 1 Spottiswoode Street, Edinburgh.
His early work at Bruntsfield Place from 1885 was of exceptional quality and gained him a high reputation.
In 1900 his office was at 43 York Place and he was living in the Grange at 43 Lauder Road. He was president of the Edinburgh Architectural Association from 1918 to 1921 and president of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland from 1922 to 1924.