Kreative Talks with Peter Murray OBE

Join Peter Murray OBE as he shares his inspiring story about studying architecture, working in journalism, co-founding New London Architecture, and growing into a leader who continues to influence generations of architects.

Biography
After Peter Murray attended the Architectural Association, he pursued journalism and became editor of Building Design, followed by the RIBA Journal. He launched Blueprint magazine with Deyan Sudjic in 1983 and published Tate magazine (Tate Gallery) and Eye. He co-curated the seminal Royal Academy Exhibition of 1986 - 'New Architecture - the work of Foster, Rogers, Stirling.' His writings continue as the author of 'Saga of Sydney Opera House,' 'A Passion to Build', 'Architecture and Commerce' and 'London's Great Estates'.

In 2004, he founded the London Festival of Architecture as a platform for bringing architects and communities together. A year later he co-founded New London Architecture (NLA) with the aim of helping to shape a better city. He is a regular commentator on London issues and a former Mayor of London's Design Advocate. He supports sustainable and innovative building practices as a Trustee of Earth Architecture Lab and Urban World Matters.

He was made an Honorary Fellow of RIBA in 1999. In 2021, he was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) "for services to leadership in the arts, architecture, city planning, design, publication and to charity."

In partnership with
art'otel London Hoxton | RIBA London | Polish Cultural Institute in London | Evelyn Glennie | Hayley Madden Photography