Dennis Crompton

English architect (1935–2025)

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Dennis Crompton

Born| (1935-06-29)29 June 1935

Blackpool, Lancashire, England

Died| 21 January 2025(2025-01-21) (aged 89)
Occupation| Architect

Dennis Crompton (29 June 1935 – 20 January 2025) was an English architect, lecturer and writer on architectural subjects. He was a member of Archigram. He was known as the back-room fixer dealing with technology and looking after the archives of the group.

## Life and career

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Crompton was born in Blackpool on 29 June 1935,[1] and studied architecture at Manchester University. The records he kept of Archigram led to the creation of the Archigram Archives, which in turn led to Crompton assembling the Archigram Exhibit. Crompton died on 21 January 2025, aged 89.[2]

## References

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1. ^ "Dennis Crompton". archINFORM. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
2. ^ Florian, Maria-Cristina (22 January 2025). "Architect and Archigram Founding Member Dennis Crompton Passes Away at 90". ArchDaily. Retrieved 22 January 2025.

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