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Why architects must embrace the Principal Designer role

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As RIBA launches a domestic category of its Principal Designer Register, Jack Pringle explains why the role is an opportunity for architects to take the lead

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The vintage-inspired workspace mirrors the spirit of the team behind popular comedies like Trying, Good Omens, and A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou

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Jack Pringle

Why architects must embrace the Principal Designer role

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As RIBA launches a domestic category of its Principal Designer Register, Jack Pringle explains why the role is an opportunity for architects to take the lead

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