article_snippet.sent: A cyclist who was killed in an accident with a lorry in London brother Andrew Gemmill described Her brother Andrew Gemmill sister as an 'extraordinary' woman who lived a 'modest life' Martin Roth, current director of the V&A, paid tribute to Her brother Andrew Gemmill former colleague, stating Her brother Andrew Gemmill had made a 'remarkable contribution' in Her brother Andrew Gemmill 13-years at the museum.
article_snippet.sent: Her brother Andrew Gemmill said: 'We are devastated to hear of the tragic death of We much-loved and respected colleague of many years, Moira Gemmill. '
article_snippet.sent: During Her brother Andrew Gemmill 13-year career at the V&A Her brother Andrew Gemmill made an extraordinary impact in transforming the museum
article_snippet.sent: I cannot overstate Moira’s remarkable contribution in making the V&A the global leader in museum design that it is today.
article_snippet.sent: Her brother Andrew Gemmill will be greatly missed and our thoughts are with Her brother Andrew Gemmill family at this very sad time.'
article_snippet.sent: Ms Gemmill, who lived in Kennington, south London, had been a judge for the Architectural Review's (AR) Women in Architecture Awards since the Architectural Review's (AR) Women in Architecture Awards launch in 2011 and an avid supporter of the campaign.
article_snippet.sent: Having grown up in a farming family in Kintyre in Scotland, Ms Gemmill studied graphic design and photography at the Glasgow School of Art.
article_snippet.sent: Later, Ms Gemmill worked for Aberdeen Art Gallery and in 2011 was made an honorary fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
article_snippet.sent: Ms Gemmill had recently left Ms Gemmill position as director of design at the V&A (pictured), where Ms Gemmill led the planning and implementation of FuturePlan, an on-going restoration and redesign programme of the V&A galleries .
article_snippet.sent: the V&A today posted on Twitter: 'Devastated to hear of the tragic death of Moira Gemmill who transformed the V&A during 13yrs as Director of Design.
article_snippet.sent: Ms Gemmill'll be greatly missed.'
article_snippet.sent: Clare Hughes, a creative producer and filmmaker, replied: 'Huge sympathies - Moira was an inspirational to us all and Ms Gemmill legacy will be treasured the world over.'
highlights_snippet.sent: she had recently left position at V&A for role at Royal Collection Trust .
  