Douglas Murphy is a writer and architect. His books include The Architecture of Failure, and Last Futures: Nature, Technology and the End of Architecture’ (Verso).
The great iron structures of 19th-century Britain are important parts of the island’s cultural memory
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
