Paul Finch
Paul Finch becomes chairman of CABE (Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment) in mid-December 2008.
He is also programme Director of the World Architecture Festival, and editor emeritus of the Architectural Review and the Architects’ Journal.
Born London, 1949. History degree, Selwyn College, Cambridge.
Deputy editor, Estates Times, 1976-1983.
Editor, Building Design, 1983-94.
Editor, Architects’ Journal, 1994-1999.
Editor, The Architectural Review 2005-2009.
A commissioner at CABE and deputy chair, 1999-2007.
Joint editor, Planning in London since 1994.
Honorary FRIBA 1994; Honorary doctorate, University of Westminster, 2004; honorary fellowship, University College London, 2006; honorary member, British Council for Offices, 2006; OBE for services to architecture 2002.
