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.Art Daily 31 July 2013 Press Release: Royal Scottish Academy of Art & Architecture celebrates 21 years of Richard Murphy Architects 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.Richard Murphy completes Hart Street "Murphy House" Urban Realm
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"Candleriggs Quarter submitted for Planning"[Project Scotland] Perth Theatre, Perthshire"Richard Murphy reworks Perth Theatre overhall plans" [Architects Journal]
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, 2001Computer Centre, Merchiston Campus, Napier University, Edinburgh, RichardMurphyArchitects.com Tolbooth Arts Centre, Stirling, 2002 British High Commission, Sri Lanka, 2008 Housing Moore Street, Glasgow, 2008Housing Moore Street, Glasgow, RichardMurphyArchitects.com University of East London - Computer and Conference Centre, London, 2009University of East London - Computer and Conference Centre, RichardMurphyArchitects.com Stratheden Dementia and Mental Health Unit, Fife, 2009Stratheden 18 Bed Dementia and Mental Health Unit, RichardMurphyArchitects.com Justice Mill Lane Park Inn Hotel and Office Development, Aberdeen, 2011Justice Mill Lane Park Inn Hotel and Office Development, Aberdeen, RichardMurphyArchitects.com Queen's University Belfast Postgraduate Accommodation, Belfast, 2012Queen's University Belfast Postgraduate Accommodation, RichardMurphyArchitects.com Old See House Mental Health Facility (in association with RPP Architects), Belfast, 2014 Postgraduate Housing for The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, 2014Postgraduate Housing for The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, RichardMurphyArchitects.com 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