Tom Emerson (architect)

Tom Emerson
OBE
Born (1970-09-29) 29 September 1970 (age 54)
France
EducationUniversity of Cambridge, University of Bath, Royal College of Art
Occupationarchitect
Years active2001–present
Known for6a architects
Notable workRaven Row, South London Gallery, Studio for Juergen Teller, Cowan Court Churchill College Cambridge, MK Gallery
PartnerStephanie Macdonald
AwardsRIBA Awards (2011,14, 17, 19, 21, 23), Schelling Medal 2012, Tessenow Gold Medal 2023, Conrad Ferdinand Meyer Prize 2018 [1]
Websitewww.6a.co.ukwww.emerson.arch.ethz.ch

Thomas Vincent Emerson OBE (born 29 September 1970 in Paris) is a British architect based in London and Zürich. His practice, 6a architects, founded with Stephanie Macdonald in 2001 is best known for designing buildings for the arts and education for which it has won several RIBA Awards, the Schelling Medal for architecture.[1] and the Tessenow Medal 2023.[2] He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2021 New Year Honours for services to architecture and education.[3][4][5] In 2023 Emerson and Macdonald were elected Royal Academicians by the Royal Academy in London.

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  2. ^ "6a architects". www.6a.co.uk. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  3. ^ "No. 63218". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 2020. p. N11.
  4. ^ "The full list of everyone recognised in the New Year's Honours list". inews.co.uk. 4 January 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  5. ^ "David Chipperfield and Yinka Ilori recognised in Queen's New Year Honours list". Dezeen. 31 December 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2021.