Richard Murphy (architect)

Richard Murphy (architect)
Richard Murphy OBE (born 24 April 1955) is a British architect and businessman. He is the founder and principal architect of Richard Murphy Architects, an architectural firm operating in Edinburgh. He is a winner of the 2016 RIBA House of the year.
Works
Murphy studied at Newcastle University and University of Edinburgh. In 1991, he established Richard Murphy Architects in Edinburgh, which expanded to employ over twenty architects. Initially focused on residential extensions and mews conversions, the firm later branched into education, healthcare, arts, and commercial projects, with some buildings funded by the National Lottery.
In 1995, Murphy designed the inaugural Maggie's Centre in Edinburgh, now the administrative headquarters for Maggie's. The structure, intended to support cancer treatment, was uniquely designed without corridors to prevent an institutional feel.
In 1996, Murphy published a book on Venetian architect Carlo Scarpa and presented a Channel 4 documentary on him. He also co-authored a book on Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
In 2004, Murphy showcased his work at the Venice Biennale.
In January 2007, he was recognized with an OBE for his contributions to architecture.
Murphy has designed homes for his personal use, with his 2015 Hart Street residence winning the Saltire Society Award for Best Single Dwelling New Build.
Teaching
Murphy has taught at University of Edinburgh, The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, University of Strathclyde, and abroad at Technical University of Braunschweig, University of Virginia, and Syracuse University, New York.
Proposed work
Candleriggs Quarter in Glasgow's Merchant City
Perth Theatre, Fife
Notable completed work
Projects by year of design
Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh, 1991
Maggie's Edinburgh, Edinburgh, 1994 + 1999 extension
Nominated for 1997 Stirling Prize
Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee, 1996
Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Peebles, 1998
Nominated for 2004 RIAS Best Building in Scotland
Caernarfon Arts Centre, Wales, 2000
Olorosso Restaurant, Edinburgh, 2001
John Muir's Birthplace, Dunbar, East Lothian, 2001
Computer Centre, Merchiston Campus, Napier University, Edinburgh, 2001
Tolbooth Arts Centre, Stirling, 2002
British High Commission, Sri Lanka, 2008
Housing Moore Street, Glasgow, 2008
University of East London - Computer and Conference Centre, London, 2009
Stratheden Dementia and Mental Health Unit, Fife, 2009
Justice Mill Lane Park Inn Hotel and Office Development, Aberdeen, 2011
Queen's University Belfast Postgraduate Accommodation, Belfast, 2012
Old See House Mental Health Facility (in association with RPP Architects), Belfast, 2014
Postgraduate Housing for The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, 2014
Dunfermline Museum and Art Gallery, Fife, 2017
See also
European Architecture Students Assembly
References
External links
Official site
Richard Murphy: Ten Years of Practice at RIBA website
The 5710 Lecture Series and Society
"British High Commission, Sri Lanka" on Architecture News Plus
Alumni of Newcastle University
Alumni of the University of Edinburgh
Academics of the University of Edinburgh
Living people
Architects from Edinburgh
1955 births
Place of birth missing (living people)