THE architect responsible for designing Preston's multi-million pound regeneration scheme has visited the city.

Sir Terry Farrell, the master planner for the city centre Tithebarn project, which is set to transform the face of the city centre, visited an exhibition of his own work at the Harris Museum as part of National Architecture week.

An exhibition of Sir Terry's sketches, photographs and models is on display at the museum showing the project's amazing potential.

Sir Terry said: "I am looking forward to visiting Preston as part of National Architecture week.

"My aim for the Tithebarn project is to create an urban environment for Preston, based on both historic precedence and the highest quality of modern design."

Some of Sir Terry's recent and acclaimed projects include the Centre for Life, Newcastle; the Green Building, Manchester; and the Kowloon station, Hong Kong.

Mike Brogan, assistant director for special projects at Preston City Council, said: "Over the last 30 years Sir Terry Farrell has designed some of the most ground breaking and innovative buildings and urban development projects in Britain and abroad.

"Sir Terry's work has had a major impact on the rebirth of town centres in the North of England.

"It's an honour to have such an acclaimed architect working on the Tithebarn project to redevelop Preston, to help us become the North West's third city."

After visiting the exhibition, Sir Terry will give a lecture at the University of Central Lancashire's Greenbank lecture theatre, Victoria Street, Preston, at 5.30pm.

The exhibition of Sir Terry's work is open to the public at the Harris Museum and Art Gallery until Sunday June 27.