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‘A real gentleman’: built environment leaders pay tribute to Terry Farrell following death at 87

By 2025-09-30T10:42:00

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RIBA president Chris Williamson describes architect as ‘always a kind, committed and enthusiastic talent’

Professionals and businesses from across the built environment sector have paid tribute to Terry Farrell following the postmodern pioneer’s death at the age of 87.

Farrell, the architect behind the MI6 headquarters in Vauxhall and the former TV-am office in Camden which earned the nickname the Eggcup Building for the eggcup sculptures on its roof, was considered among the most influential British architects of the post-war period.

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