Ron Herron
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Ron Herron | |
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| Born | 12 August 1930 London, England |
| Died | 1 October 1994 (aged 64) |
| Alma mater | Regent Street Polytechnic, London |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Practice | Herron Associates |
| Design | Walking City (1965) |
Ronald James Herron (12 August 1930 – 1 October 1994) was an English architect and teacher. He is perhaps best known for his work with the seminal experimental architecture collective Archigram, which was formed in London in the early 1960s. Herron was the creator of one of the group's best known and celebrated projects, the Walking City.
Ron Herron was born in London on 12 August 1930, to a leather-working family. He studied draughtsmanship at the Brixton School of Building[1] and architecture at the Regent Street Polytechnic in London.
Academic career
Herron taught at the Architectural Association in London from 1965 until 1993, when he was appointed as professor and Head of the School of Architecture at the University of East London.
Professional career
Herron formed Herron Associates with his sons Andrew and Simon in 1981. The firm built the acclaimed Imagination Headquarters in London and were involved in the design for Canada Water station.
Archigram
Shortly after finishing his architectural studies, Herron went to work for London County Council, alongside Warren Chalk and Dennis Crompton.
Architects Peter Cook, Mike Webb, and David Greene had been meeting regularly as a group at a greasy spoon in Swiss Cottage, and had already self-published a pamphlet called "Archigram" (from "architecture" + "telegram"). After they published the second issue they sought out Herron, Chalk and Crompton, who they knew by reputation. These six formed the core of Archigram. In 1963 the group was invited by Theo Crosby to exhibit on "The Living City" at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, which became a manifesto of sorts.
