Tony Kettle Featured in RIAS Review to Mark 25 Years of the Falkirk Wheel

In the latest issue of RIAS Review, Tony Kettle reflects on a significant milestone: 25 years since the design of The Falkirk Wheel.

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Titled Reinventing the Wheel, the feature looks back at the ambition behind the project and considers the challenges of delivering large-scale infrastructure today. It highlights how sustainability has become a defining driver for the architectural profession, and how future design must balance human experience with sustainable outcomes.

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Drawing on perspectives from Kettle Collective’s work across Scotland and international contexts, the article reflects on long-term thinking, delivery, and the role of architects in shaping the built environment over the next 25 years.

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To read the full feature, visit the RIAS Bookshop website.