Architectural Illustrator Richard draws on 25 years of success at FWP

A love of football and Preston North End's acclaimed stadium revamp helped to land Richard Taylor his dream job back in 2000.

- By ANDREW TURNER Contributor

Over the following quarter of a century the talented architectural illustrator has worked on series of high-profile sporting projects delivered by architecture, design and masterplanning practice FWP.

And to mark Richard's 25-year career milestone, the FWP team gathered at the firm's Preston headquarters for a special celebration and the presentation of a gift by senior management.

After graduating with a degree in technical and information illustration at Blackpool and The Fylde College and with a passion for both sport and architecture, Richard found his perfect fit at FWP.

He was hired by the practice after getting in contact while still a student to request access to its plans for the

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