Figures on the London creative scene have tweeted their surprise and delight over the news that social-housing pioneer Neave Brown is to receive the RIBA Royal Gold Medal.
Warm tributes flooded the social media network with architect Peter Barber calling Neave a "big hero" and Alex Ely of Mae Architects describing him as "an inspiration and guiding light".
"Really good to see Neave Brown getting recognised," tweeted artist Verity-Jane Keefe, who described the 88-year-old as a "total champ".
Architects O'Donnell + Tuomey said they were "delighted" by the news of Brown's award.

Delighted to see the #RoyalGoldMedal go to Neave Brown, pioneer of public housing! We've fond memories of him showing us Alexandra Rd onsite pic.twitter.com/qbEMsp9ccR — O'Donnell + Tuomey (@odonnell_tuomey) September 28, 2017

Brown, whose projects include the Alexandra Road Estate in north London, is to receive the RIBA's highest individual honour for his pioneering contribution to social housing in the UK. He is the only living architect to have all of his projects in the UK heritage listed.
Architectural writer and Dezeen columnist Will Wiles tweeted: "Completely delighted by this news. Long overdue. It's impossible to overstate the affection and esteem for Brown within the profession."
Catherine Slessor, former editor of Architectural Review, tweeted simply: "Neave Brown. About time."
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