A Clapham-based architect, whose projects involved the London Eye, Treetop Walkway at Kew and the British Airways i360 in Brighton, has died.

David Marks had been battling with a long-term illness and spent his last few days in his home surrounded by his partner, Julia Barfield, and children Benjamin, Maya and Sarah.

He passed away at the age of 64 on Friday, October 6.

Mr Marks and his wife formed their own practice, Mark Barfield Architects in Bromell’s Road, nearly 30 years ago after spending a year in Lima, Peru where they helped design a community centre and housing systems for a then-emerging Barrida settlement.

The two are best known for designing and developing the London Eye in Southbank, and despite an unsuccessful entry into a Sunday Times idea competition, they managed to open it in 2000.

Seventeen years later, it has attracted more than 60 million visitors.

Last year, they opened one of the world’s tallest moving observation towers, the British Airways i360 in Brighton, which received several honours that included the RIBA National Award for architectural excellence in June.

David was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year honours list in 2000, and was given a special commendation for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Design for Business and Society’ by the Prince Philip Designers Prize that same year.

In addition, he was the chairman of the Waterloo Project Board for seven years, a £19 million regeneration programme in Southwark, Lambeth and City of London, and presented with a Civic Award by the then-Mayor of Lambeth, Cllr Neeraj Patil, in 2011.

Marks Barfield Architects will continue under Mrs Barfield and its team of directors.

David’s funeral will be held at a private ceremony, and details of a memorial will be announced shortly.