A Look Inside Architect Ian Simpson's Manchester Penthouse

"Every architectural prize goes to some house that's got a square edge and a big window that overlooks the sea. And it's just boring to me," reflects Ian Simpson. The renowned English architect was able to grasp concepts of physicality and structure at a very young age, having been drawn to the teachings of great architectural thinkers like Frank Lloyd Wright. Filmmaker Emile Rafael was recently invited to Simpson's sprawling two-story penthouse on the 47th floor of the Beetham Tower -- designed...