The Australian Institute of Architects along with the Australian architectural community is deeply saddened by the death of Tasmanian-born architect, Ross Langdon and his partner, Elif Yavuz, who were killed during the Nairobi shopping centre attack on Sunday.

‘It is with great sorrow that we learned of the passing of Ross Langdon and his partner Elif in such tragic circumstances. Such a loss of life is always difficult to comprehend.

‘We have lost a talented architect and man who worked to benefit the international community and whose presence will be missed by all who knew him,’ Institute National President, Paul Berkemeier said.

The Institute sends heartfelt condolences to Ross’s family, friends and members of the architectural community, many of whom will have been touched by this terrible tragedy.