Architect Will Alsop RA was known for blurring the boundaries between art and architecture. Following the sad news of his death, the RA’s Head of Architecture and Peter Cook RA reflect on his career.
In this article from the RA Magazine archive, architect Will Alsop discusses Leighton House, and what its architecture says about Frederick Leighton, the Royal Academy President who commissioned it.
Known for his colourful urban buildings, the Academician also retreats to paint in his Norfolk studio.
The architect and Academician enthuses over a dish called Heaven and Earth, and tells us why fun is important in architecture.