"Nicholas Grimshaw, the British architect known for shaping the high-tech movement and designing landmarks such as the Eden Project in Cornwall and New York's Fulton Center transit hub, has died at the age of 85. His studio announced the news earlier today. Grimshaw's career combined advanced engineering with a clear sense of purpose. Awarded the RIBA Gold Medal in 2019, he worked alongside contemporaries including Norman Foster, Richard Rogers, and Renzo Piano to define a new era of architecture focused on structure and craft rather than fashion."
"Colleagues remember him as a generous and steady presence. Andrew Whalley, chairman of Grimshaw Architects, said the practice reflected its founder's 'warmth and generosity,' with a collaborative spirit that encouraged people to take on complex projects. Grimshaw often said architecture should 'bring some kind of joy,' a belief evident in the enduring quality of his buildings and the many architects he mentored."
Nicholas Grimshaw was a British architect whose high-tech approach produced landmarks including the Eden Project in Cornwall and New York’s Fulton Center. His career combined advanced engineering with a clear sense of purpose and earned the RIBA Gold Medal in 2019. He worked alongside contemporaries Norman Foster, Richard Rogers, and Renzo Piano to shape an era emphasizing structure and craft over fashion. Colleagues described him as generous and steady, and his practice embodied warmth, generosity, and collaboration that enabled complex projects. Grimshaw believed architecture should 'bring some kind of joy,' reflected in the lasting quality of his buildings and mentorship.
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