‘Nonconformist’ architect of MI6 building Terry Farrell dies aged 87

‘A flesh-coloured ziggurat’ … Farrell’s MI6 headquarters in London. Photograph: Felix Clay/The Guardian

Terry Farrell, the “nonconformist” architect and planner whose bold designs included the MI6 headquarters in London, has died aged 87.

The architect’s studio in London confirmed the death in an Instagram post, writing: “It is with deep sadness that, on behalf of his family, the partners and practice of Farrells acknowledge the death of our founder, Sir Terry Farrell.”