Renowned British architect Nicholas Grimshaw dies at 85
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Tom Ravenscroft
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Nicholas Grimshaw, the renowned British architect and founder of Grimshaw Architects, has passed away at age 85. He was a pioneering high-tech architect known for designing iconic structures including the Eden Project biomes and Waterloo International Terminal. Grimshaw was awarded the RIBA Gold Medal in 2019 and was widely respected as one of the UK's most influential architects, leaving behind a significant legacy in modern architecture.
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The winner of the RIBA Gold Medal in 2019, he was one of the UK's best-known and highly respected architects
Nicholas Grimshaw, who designed the Eden Project and the International Terminal at Waterloo Station, has passed away at the age of 85
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