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Renowned Architect Sir Terry Farrell Passes at 87

9/29/2025

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Sir Terry Farrell, prominent architect, died at 87, confirmed by his studio on Instagram.
He designed bold projects such as the MI6 headquarters in London (opened 1994) and TV-am studios.
With Nicholas Grimshaw, he produced notable work such as the Herman Miller Factory.
He emphasized urbanism and conservation and founded the Farrell Centre in Newcastle to shape built-environment policy.

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Sir Terry Farrell, prominent architect, died at 87, confirmed by his studio on Instagram.
He designed bold projects such as the MI6 headquarters in London (opened 1994) and TV-am studios.
With Nicholas Grimshaw, he produced notable work such as the Herman Miller Factory.
He emphasized urbanism and conservation and founded the Farrell Centre in Newcastle to shape built-environment policy.