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City Poetry – original poems inspired by the North East

In celebration of World Poetry Day, we’re showcasing poems composed during a series of poetry masterclasses that ran at the Farrell Centre last Autumn.

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Sir Terry Farrell 1938–2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Sir Terry Farrell CBE.

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“Empowering architects and planners is the key to ensuring the city works for everyone”

As the Farrell Centre launches its Ideal City project, director Owen Hopkins explores the vital roles of architecture and planning in creating a city that we all feel part of.

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Farrell Centre wins RIBA North East Award

We are delighted to share the news that the Farrell Centre has been announced as a winner of a 2025 RIBA North East Award.

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Flyover Futures – winners revealed

Announcing the winners of an ideas competition exploring speculative alternatives futures for the Gateshead flyover and post-war infrastructure more broadly.

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Flyover Futures – ideas competition

An ideas competition exploring speculative alternative futures for the Gateshead flyover, with the winners displayed at the Farrell Centre in May 2025.

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Announcing the publication of our first book

We are delighted to announce the publication of our first book: Towards Another Architecture: New Visions for the 21st Century. Read an excerpt from the book's introduction by Farrell Centre Director and editor of the book, Owen Hopkins.

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20×20 podcast

Catch up on Farrell Centre's podcast featuring interviews with leading architects, urbanists and thinkers.