House of Architecture

House of Architecture is the future of RIBA. It is a transformative programme to make architecture more accessible for everyone – our members, our profession, the world.

Building on our nearly 200 years of history, a major investment will galvanise our mission to support architects to make the future a better place.

It will reinforce RIBA’s identity as an outward looking cultural institution, help us promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of architecture among a diverse audience, and celebrate our members’ work. 

Thank you to everyone who has already shared their thoughts on our vision for House of Architecture by visiting our temporary exhibitions, joining a member webinar or submitting a response to our survey.

Our first phase of public consultation closed on 12 June, and we are currently reviewing all feedback received. We intend to launch a second phase of consultation later in 2024.

We will invest in:

1. Our Collections: Bringing together and sharing our unique body of architectural knowledge and history more widely than ever before.
   
   
2. Our Digital Technology: Creating a vastly improved online experience – widening our reach and expanding our audiences, across the UK and globally.
   
   
3. Our Headquarters: Making long overdue and urgently needed upgrades to our London Headquarters to make it more accessible, sustainable and welcoming.

Read more about our plans for House of Architecture in our news feature.

If you have any comments or questions about House of Architecture, you can email: houseofarchitecture@riba.org.

Architectural historian Neal Shasore introduces the architecture, influences, and innovations of the RIBA’s 1930s headquarters building, designed by George Grey Wornum.