Terry Farrell (architect)
Terry Farrell (born May 12, 1938 in Sale (Greater Manchester) ) is a British architect .
Farrell grew up in Newcastle upon Tyne , where he also attended university and opened his first architectural office in 1965 after completing his studies. Farrell made a name for himself with structures that combine modern technology with postmodern irony. He was raised to the personal nobility and is Commander of the Order of the British Empire . In 2004 the Open University awarded him an honorary doctorate. Its most famous building is the headquarters of the British secret service MI6 in London.
Buildings (selection)
- Blackwall Tunnel ventilation towers, London , 1962
- Television Building, Camden Town , London, 1981–1982
- SIS building , Vauxhall Cross , London
- Embankment Place , London Charing Cross Station , London, 1990
- Edinburgh International Conference Center , Scotland
- Peak Tower , Hong Kong , 1995
- Incheon International Airport , Seoul , 2002
- Beijing South Railway Station , Beijing , 2008
SIS building in Vauxhall Cross, home of the MI6 Secret Service
Peak Tower in Hong Kong
Web links
Commons : Terry Farrell - Collection of Images, Videos and Audio Files
Individual evidence
- ^ Open University Honorary Graduates 2004. Open University, accessed April 14, 2020 .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Farrell, Terry |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British architect |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 12, 1938 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Sale (Greater Manchester) |