Born in the UK in 1940. He graduated from the Architectural Association School in London in 1964, the University of California in Berkeley in 1969 and received his doctorate from Princeton University in 1974. From 1993 to 1995, he was the President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). He is an important creator of methods and techniques for optimising modern working places. He also plays an important role in globally spreading awareness about the issue of office space use and organization at the academic level and through the publications he has written for the general public. He lives and works in New York and London.
DEGW
Francis Duffy is the founder and co-owner of the DEGW project and consultancy company (1974) that focuses on the architecture and design of work areas.
DEGW has 13 branch offices in Europe, Asia, America and Australia, with its head office in London. DEGW participates in significant architectural projects all over the world. Francis Duffy is the co-creator of the “Concept Change” system by TECHO, a.s.