David Marks, architect of iconic British structures including the London Eye and the British Airways i360 tower, has passed away at the age of 64 following a long illness.

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David Marks, architect of iconic British structures including the London Eye and the British Airways i360 tower, has passed away at the age of 64 following a long illness.Co-founder of the London-based practice Marks Barfield Architects with his wife Julia Barfield, Marks was known for his visionary designs for the public realm and entrepreneurial spirit. In proposing both the Eye and the i360 tower, the husband-wife team took considerable financial responsibility for the project?s success. This forward-thinking lead to the replication of the firm?s ideas in cities around the globe.
British Airways i360 Tower in Brighton and Hove. Image © Visual Air

"David's belief in the power of architecture to have a transformative effect on civic life and his determination to fin...