George Clarke Architect, Bio, Wiki, Age, Wife, Salary, and Net Worth

George Clarke Bio | Wiki

George Clarke is a popular English architect, television presenter, lecturer, and writer, known for his work on the Channel 4 programmes The Home Show, The Restoration Man, George Clarke’s Old House New Home, as well as George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. He is also a visiting lecturer at Nottingham University’s School for the Built Environment.

George Clarke Age

George was born on May 27, 1974, in Sunderland, England. He is 49 years old. George celebrates his birthday on May 27, every year.

George Clarke Height

He is a man of above-average stature. George stands at a height of 6 ft 2 in (Approx 1.88 m).

George Clarke Family

He was born in Sunderland and brought up in the Washington area. George’s mother, Anne, served at Oxclose Comprehensive School, where George was a pupil. George’s father, a printer died when George was 6, and his mother afterward remarried. By his own admission, George was a popular but very shy child. Both George’s grandfathers were builders and, following spending school holidays in and around building sites, he decided he wanted to be an architect from the age of 12. She grew up with three younger sisters.

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George Clarke Wife

George met his first wife Catriona, a Spanish national, when he undertook renovation work for her brother. The two were married for over 10 years and had three children Georgie, Iona, and Emilio prior to separating in 2013 and subsequently divorcing. George subsequently married Katie Morgan Jones in 2018, but reportedly split from her in 2022. He lives in Notting Hill, West London, and Gloucestershire.

George Clarke Education

He did a BTEC in Building and Construction at Wearside College, Sunderland, prior to gaining a First Class BA Honours in Architectural Studies and a Certificate in Architectural Practice from Newcastle University School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, followed by a post-graduate diploma from London’s Bartlett School of Architecture. Whilst George was a student, he supported himself financially by renovating people’s homes in his spare time.

George Clarke Amazing Spaces

He presented the series George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces a British television series that first aired on Channel 4 on 23 October 2012. In this series, George the architect explores the small and beautiful as he travels around Britain discovering unique builds. In every episode, George visits properties where the owners have made the most of their spaces by incorporating ingenious design. Armed with a budget, George creates dream homes for households seeking expert help for their small spaces. Therefore he shows homeowners how to adapt their home using modern techniques so as to meet their needs.

George Clarke Illness

He told The Evening Standard in 2013: “He had a brain tumour and in classic male fashion he brushed it under the carpet. George didn’t realise it was cancer and we didn’t realise he had any symptoms for a long time.”

George Clarke Architect

Following graduating in 1995, George trained and served with FaulknerBrowns in Newcastle upon Tyne, prior to joining world-famous architect Sir Terry Farrell, working in both London and Hong Kong. In 1998, with partner Bobby Desai, George created his own company, clarke:desai – clients included Simon Fuller and Jamie Oliver. In 2011, George left clarke:desai and set up a new company George Clarke + Partners, with 25 staff. This firm has mainly been involved in renovation and refurbishment projects but it has also designed new buildings.

In 2001 and 2003, George became a visiting lecturer at Newcastle University. George is currently a visiting lecturer at Nottingham University’s School for the Built Environment. George has set up a charity organisation called Ministry of Building Innovation and Education (MOBIE) which is designed to train and encourage young people in the innovation and design of homes in the U.K. and abroad. MOBIE also designed a course in partnership with Teesside University.

George Clarke Restoration Man

He presented a British home improvement television series titled The Restoration Man. In this series, he travels around Great Britain profiling people restoring historically and architecturally significant buildings. The Restoration Man typically features people aiming to convert non-residential structures – such as churches, water towers, and windmills – into homes. Every episode chronicles the difficulties the owners face during the conversion, including restrictions in place for listed buildings. He researches every building’s history and architecture, interviews people who previously lived or served there, and shares his findings with the new owners.

George Clarke Shows

– George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (since 2012)
– The Restoration Man (since 2010)
– George Clarke’s Old House New Home (2016)
– Ugly House To Lovely House (since 2016)
– Build A New Life In The Country (since 2005)
– Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year (since 2014)
– The Home Show (UK) (since 2008)

George Clarke Salary

He earns a satisfying amount from his work as an architect, television presenter, lecturer, and writer, known for his work on the Channel 4 programmes The Home Show, The Restoration Man, George Clarke’s Old House New Home, as well as George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. George’s average salary is $98,678 per year.

George Clarke Net Worth

George gets his wealth from his work as an architect, television presenter, lecturer, and writer, known for his work on the Channel 4 programmes The Home Show, The Restoration Man, George Clarke’s Old House New Home, as well as George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.  Therefore, George has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. George’s estimated net worth is $5 million.

Is George Clarke Married

George met his first wife Catriona, a Spanish national, when he undertook renovation work for her brother. The two were married for over 10 years and had three children Georgie, Iona, and Emilio prior to separating in 2013 and subsequently divorcing. George subsequently married Katie Morgan Jones in 2018 but reportedly split from her in 2022.

How Old Is George Clarke

George is a 49-year-old who was born on May 27, 1974, in Sunderland, England. George celebrates his birthday on May 27, every year.

Who Is George Clarke

George is an architect, television presenter, lecturer, and writer, known for his work on the Channel 4 programmes The Home Show, The Restoration Man, George Clarke’s Old House New Home, as well as George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. He is also a visiting lecturer at Nottingham University’s School for the Built Environment.

George Clarke Social Media Handles

Instagram – mrgeorgeclarke

Twitter – @MrGeorgeClarke