‘Walkie Talkie’ architect Rafael Vinoly dies in New York aged 78

Uruguayan architect Rafael Vinoly (Gregory Bull/AP)

Rafael Vinoly, the Uruguayan-born architect who designed distinctive and buildings around the globe including the “Walkie Talkie” in London, has died aged 78.

Mr Vinoly, whose firm is based in New York City, died of an aneurysm on Thursday at a hospital in the city. Roman Vinoly said his father died unexpectedly.