Former president says RIBA must be led by architect after lawyer quits top role before he even starts

By Elizabeth Hopkirk2020-07-16T05:00:00

Nigel Carrington had been due to begin in September

Only an architect should be allowed to run the RIBA as a matter of principle, according to former president Jack Pringle who said to allow otherwise would be “insane”.

His remarks come as the resignation of Sir Nigel Carrington, a lawyer and vice-chancellor of the University of the Arts London, was confirmed.

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