Ratan Tata to Found Architecture Firm TATA ArchitecX at 85

On social media, a rumour is going around that 85-year-old industrialist Ratan Tata is starting an architecture firm.

“TATA ArchitecX: Ratan Tata to Launch Architecture Firm at 85,” read a post on the ArchitectureLive Facebook page. Business magnate Ratan Tata made the unexpected announcement today that, at the age of 80, he will be embarking on a new career as an architect. After reaching the obligatory retirement age of 75 in 2012, Tata resigned as chairman of Tata Sons and chose to pursue his first passion, architecture.