Peter Murray
Biography
ABOUT
Peter Murray trained as an architect but has spent his career as an architectural writer and curator rather than practitioner. He was editor of RIBA Journal, founder of the London Festival of Architecture and the Co Founder of New London Architecture (NLA). He has written numerous books including The Saga of Sydney Opera House and curated exhibitions at the Royal Academy as well as NLA. His current focus is on urbanism, sustainable cities and London.
AWARDS OF THE SPEAKER
Order of the British Empire (OBE). Fellow of the RIBA, Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts.
SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE OFFICE
NLA is the centre for the built environment community in London
AWARDS OF THE STUDIO
Designer of the Year,.Publisher of the Year.
PROJECTS TO BE PRESENTED DURING THE EVENT
Project #1: London – greatest city?
Projects 1 category: Culture. Heritage
Ongoing project
I will be talking about how London leads the world in many sectors – but it needs to improve its liveability.