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David Murray
David Murray of Article 25 on humanitarian architecture, safe shelter and how design skills support communities in need, on the Architecture Social podcast.
- Practice
- Article 25
- Location
- London
- On the podcast
- 1 episode · 2020
The story so far
The path behind David's work.
David Murray works at Article 25, the UK's leading architectural humanitarian NGO, based in London. Describing himself as the only non-architect in a team otherwise made up of architects with commercial backgrounds, his focus spans the charity's development, fundraising and volunteering.
Article 25 takes its name from Article 25 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the right to adequate and dignified shelter. The organisation works like a not-for-profit architectural practice, designing and building schools, hospitals and homes for communities in challenging settings, from post-disaster recovery to areas facing long-term poverty.

Episode 0023 · Architecture Social · 37:46
Architecture for Humanity: The Impact of Article 25 with David Murray
Humanitarian architecture is not an abstract idea. At its best, it uses design, technical skill and coordination to improve health, livelihoods and resilience where the need is real.
Inside the conversation
6 moments to start with- 01
00:00 · Introduction and Guest Welcome
- 02
00:46 · Overview of Article 25
- 03
02:12 · Personal Connection and Event Experience
- 04
03:57 · Recent Projects and Impact
- 05
07:55 · Volunteer Opportunities and Career Benefits
- 06
11:10 · Fundraising and Community Support
Profile in brief
The work and context behind David's conversation.
- Practice
- Article 25
- Location
- London
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Meet the practice behind the work.
As the UK’s leading architectural NGO, we deliver sustainable buildings across the globe.
- Greater London
- Education
- Healthcare
- AutoCAD
Podcast · moments that play
Start where the idea starts.
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Overview of Article 25
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Personal Connection and Event Experience
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Recent Projects and Impact
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Volunteer Opportunities and Career Benefits
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Fundraising and Community Support
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Challenges During COVID-19
Selected work from Article 25
Three projects, one connected practice.
A closer look at the practice’s work
Khammouane Provincial Hospital Masterplan
A phased hospital masterplan in Thakhek, Laos begins with an acute-care building for regional health services.
View project →Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital Paediatric Eye Centre
A concept-design paediatric eye centre in Nairobi links specialist care with accessibility upgrades at the surrounding hospital.
View project →New National Hospital, Montserrat
A hurricane- and seismic-resistant national hospital in Montserrat is moving from design into construction.
View project →
