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‘Insane’ to have non-architect leading RIBA, says ex-president Pringle

By 2020-07-14T06:00:00

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Lawyer Nigel Carrington confirms resignation

No one but an architect should be allowed to run the RIBA as a matter of principle, according to a former president.

To allow otherwise would be “insane”, said Jack Pringle.

His remarks come as the resignation of Sir Nigel Carrington, a lawyer and vice-chancellor of the University of the Arts London, was confirmed.

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