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The Power of the Plan

Experimentation within the domestic plan architecturally and socially

The Art of Building Space

An exploration into how artistic expression shapes our spaces

Colourful Constructions

Unveiling the colourful past of architecture

Built for Broadcast

A look at the buildings that have housed the BBC's broadcasts

... to the visionaries behind the walls.

Pride in Design

Explore how architectural spaces have shaped LGBTQ+ identities

Architectural Pioneers

Meet the women who have played a major role in British Architecture

The Artist's Studio

Architecture and embodying space in Antony Gormley's work

Iconic Duos

Pairs of architects whose partnerships extended to life and love

Step into 90 Years of Architectural History

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66 Portland Place

Welcome to the headquarters of the Royal Institute of British Architects

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Imperialism and Empire at 66 Portland Place

Unpack how the Birtish Empire is embedded in RIBA's Headquarters

ExploreJarvis Auditorium

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Meet RIBA

Discover the home to one of the world's leading architecture collections

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Royal Institute of British Architects

RIBA is a global professional membership body and the custodian of one of the world’s oldest and largest architectural collections.

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Revealing the RIBA Collections

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has collected architecture for almost 200 years. Take a glimpse into the collection of over 4 million objects.

“Architecture gave me language, in all its forms - visual, written, built, performed - and that language, in turn, has given me such hope.”Professor Lesley Lokko

The Art of Green Architecture

Find out how architects create these iconic open spaces

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The Quest for Sustainable Architecture

Buildings and construction account for around 40% of the world's carbon emissions. Find out how architects are responding to the climate emergency.

Urban Parks: From Industrial Wasteland to Palaces and Pavilions

Explore parks from around the world, their urban location and architectural structures.

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Planning the Picturesque

Through four architectural motifs, this story takes you on a scenic trail to experience the aesthetically delightful but highly choregraphed 'Picturesque’ movement.

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Play the Pictureque Animation

Enjoy a visual animation by Designers You+Pea

Parks for the Public

There is more to parks than a simple stroll. Discover how public parks bring emotional well-being through congregation, creativity and commemoration.

Central Park

Discover how the heart of Manhattan and lungs of New York City came about through a unique collaboration between an architect and a farmer.

Urban Parks: From Industrial Wasteland to Palaces and Pavilions

Explore parks from around the world, their urban location and architectural structures.

The Power of Pavillions

What makes a pavillion and how can design help bring people together?

Pavilions

Discover the many different architectural pavillions, in all shapes ansd sizes

Pavilions for Empowerment

Providing a platform for people to unite

Pavilions from World Expos 1851-2021

Travel the globe to explore 180 years worth of pavillions

Architecture around the world

From New York to Tokyo, travel the countries through design

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Celebrating global architecture

Explore innovation in healthcare, cultural heritage, social cohesion and urban infrastructure

Barcelona

Rome

London

Tokyo

New York

Rafael Moneo in 5 Buildings

A Spanish architect's career

6 modern designs in Ghana

Discover architecture in Ghana from late-Imperialism to today

Venice: A City Like No Other

Discover the art of the floating city

Discover Bauhaus

The design school's influence across the UK

Beyond Bauhaus, Chapter One

When Britain became Modern

Beyond Bauhaus, Chapter Two

Designing the Modern Home

Beyond Bauhaus, Chapter Three

Architecture built for education

An Architectural Icon

Learn about the purpose of architecture

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James Stirling

Get to know the architect after whom the UK's most prestigious architecture award is named

Drawn to Drawing: Architecture on Paper

Learn how perspective in architectural drawing has been used across 500 years

The Power of Perspective

Creating illusory architectural spaces

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Zoom into Immaculate Details

Get up close with these fine drawing designs

Sport & Play

See how architects respond to diverse users, from Olympic athletes, to adventurous children

A Century of Olympian Architecture

Take a tour around the world to experience the spectacular architecture of stadiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Architecture of Modern Play

Find out how the 20th century saw a surge in new thinking about design for children's play.