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Wayland Tunley

1937 – 2012

British architect

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About Wayland Tunley

Lived 1937 – 2012 (aged 75). Wayland Tunley was a British architect, known for Milton Keynes.

Wayland Tunley (1937–2012) was a British architect, known for his designs for several developments in Milton Keynes for Milton Keynes Development Corporation.

Career Tunley became a chartered architect and member of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1962.

Tunley joined Milton Keynes Development Corporation in 1972 and worked on several projects in the northern side including Neath Hill, Coffridge Close in Stony Stratford and the Agora in Wolverton.

After leaving the development corporation, he formed a new practice with MKDC colleague Trevor Denton in the early 1980s. In 1993 Tunley formed the architecture practice Wayland Tunley & Associates Limited.

Personal life Tunley was born in the Sudan and schooled at Comboni College in Khartoum from 1947.

Tunley died at University Hospital Coventry on 30 October 2012, following an accident at an airfield in Hinton-in-the-Hedges.

He is survived by his wife Kiera, and two children: Justin and Hilary. He was cremated at Crownhill Crematorium in Milton Keynes on 19 November 2012.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wayland Tunley?

British architect (1937–2012)

When was Wayland Tunley born?

Wayland Tunley was born on 13 March 1937.

When did Wayland Tunley die?

Wayland Tunley died on 30 October 2012.

What was Wayland Tunley's occupation?

Wayland Tunley was an architect.

What was Wayland Tunley known for?

Wayland Tunley was known for Milton Keynes.

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Wayland Tunley was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wayland Tunley

· Wikidata: Q7975934

· DBpedia: Wayland Tunley

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