Douglas Murphy is a writer and architect. He is the author of ‘The Architecture of Failure’, ‘Last Futures: Nature, Technology and the End of Architecture’ (Verso) and, most recently, ‘Nincompoopolis: The Follies of Boris Johnson’ (Repeater Books)
The devastating fire at the Glasgow School of Art means that incredibly difficult decisions lie ahead
The architect and designer’s reputation stands higher than ever – but the source of his talent remains elusive
The architect was once best known for his neoclassical buildings, but his reputation now rests on the glasshouses at Kew Gardens