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IN MEMORIAM Robert Hull


Award winning architect designed San Diego’s The Wharf and Pier 32 marinas.


By John W. Scafetta


SOUTH AFRICA — Robert Hull, co-founder of the Miller Hull Partnership and the man behind the water- front designs of San Diego’s The Wharf and Pier 32 marinas, died April 8 from stroke complications in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. He was 68. According to a press


Robert Hull


release from the Miller Haul Partnership, Hull had a “natural ability to grasp the essence of a project and translate it into an inspired physi- cal manifestation of client values.” Pier 32, which sits at the mouth of


the Sweet Water Channel in National City, broke ground in March 2007. The marina offers complete deep water access, as well as a 20-acre state-of-the- art waterfront facility. The Wharf, locat- ed in San Diego’s Shelter Island, is America’s Cup Harbor and has won prominent architectural awards for its design, including the 2009 Community Beautification Award and The Orchids and Onions Award. In Hull’s 46-year career, he received


numerous honors for his significant ventures which impacted the Pacific Northwest and San Diego areas. His company received the 2003 AIA National Firm Award for sustained design excellence. Alongside business


Jeff Merrill Yacht Sales opens in Seal Beach


SEAL BEACH — Jeff Merrill has announced the opening of his yacht brokerage firm, Jeff Merrill Yacht Sales, Inc., providing worldwide professional representation for buyers and sellers of premium brand ocean going trawlers. Building on more than 30 years of


Jeff Merrill


partner David Miller, whom Hull met while studying architecture at Washington State University, the duo propelled the company to prominence with their innovative designs. The Miller Hull Partnership was established in Seattle in 1977, but has footprints throughout the West Coast. Hull’s designs were known for their sus- ceptibility in fitting in well with their settings. His design credits include: The Open Window, Epiphany, Bertschi and Bush Schools in Seattle, Conibear Shellhouse at the University of Washington and the Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center. In Oregon, his work includes the


Tillamook Forest Center and Yaquina Interpretive Center on the Oregon Coast. Hull, who served four years in the


Peace Corps in Afghanistan, designed more than 100 sustainable schools while in the Middle East. He recently led a design of a health clinic and girl’s school in Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan. “Those who have benefited from the


power of his inspirational work are legion,” the release said. “And among his many talents, he was gifted in the art of beautiful hand drawn design con- cepts. At ease in the public forum, he was a respected and sought after speak- er, and he participated in numerous regional and national design juries, including the national AIA Honor Awards.” Hull is survived by his wife and two


sons. A funeral service was held in Cape Town, South Africa on Sunday, April 13.


Honesty, attention to detail, friendliness and especially placing client needs first have been the corner- stones of Merrill’s success. He is equally adept at working with clients on new build projects or finding a brokerage trawler. His commitment to


experience in the yachting industry and a lifelong sailboat racing back- ground, Merrill most recently was the top producing and most recognized sales advocate for the Nordhavn brand of long range trawlers. He’s logged more than 14,000 miles in hands-on training with clients all over the United States and from Japan to South Africa and Alaska to Panama.


his profession is exemplified by his ded- ication in achieving the Certified Professional Yacht Broker accreditation. His racing pinnacle was participat- ing in the 1987 America’s Cup trials in Fremantle, Australia. Merrill serves as second vice-president of the California Yacht Brokers Association and west coast membership captain for the Yacht Brokers Association of America. Merrill is licensed and bonded in


both California and Florida. For more information visit jeffmerrillyachtsales.com or call (866) 748-5419.


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