George Clarke is an architect and Creative Director of architectural practice George Clarke + Partners. He is also a writer, lecturer and TV presenter. George is passionate about the way architecture can transform our everyday lives and his aim is to make architecture popular and accessible to everyone. He is an Ambassador for Shelter, The Maggie Centres, The Prince's Foundation for Building Community and City & Country Group; one of the UK's leading restoration specialists. He is also Patron of the Civic Trust Awards, established to recognise outstanding architecture, planning and design in the built environment.