Edwin Heathcote

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Edwin Heathcote
Born
Edwin Heathcote

1968
London, England
Nationality English
OccupationArchitect

Edwin Heathcote (born London) [1] is a writer, architect and designer. He has been the architecture and design critic of The Financial Times [2] since 1999, and is the author of books on architecture and design. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of online design writing archive readingdesign.org. [3]

Since 2020 he has been the Keeper of Meaning at The Cosmic House, Charles Jencks' grade II listed former London home. [4]

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References

  1. "Search Results for England & Wales Births 1837-2006 - findmypast.co.uk". Search.findmypast.co.uk. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  2. Mallet, Victor (24 July 2008). "China must free the Olympic spirit". Business Spectator. Retrieved 12 October 2010.
  3. "About". Readingdesign.org. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  4. "The Cosmic House". www.jencksfoundation.org. Retrieved 9 February 2023.