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Beloved Irish Architect Hugh Wallace Passes Away at 68

12/2/2025

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Hugh Wallace, an Irish architect and television presenter, has died at age 68.
He was known for RTÉ's Home of the Year and BBC's The Great House Revival.
His husband, Martin Corbett, announced his passing on Instagram and asked for privacy.
Wallace was a founding partner of Douglas Wallace Consultants, which praised his passion and creativity.
Irish leaders, including Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris, expressed condolences.

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Hugh Wallace, an Irish architect and television presenter, has died at age 68.
He was known for RTÉ's Home of the Year and BBC's The Great House Revival.
His husband, Martin Corbett, announced his passing on Instagram and asked for privacy.
Wallace was a founding partner of Douglas Wallace Consultants, which praised his passion and creativity.
Irish leaders, including Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris, expressed condolences.