RIBA

Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) was founded in 1834. In 1837, the Institute of British Architects was granted its Royal Charter, and in 1848 Queen Victoria formally granted the Institute its “Royal” title. With a history spanning nearly two centuries, RIBA now has more than 54,000 members across 115 countries and supports a broad and active international architectural community. Through advocacy, professional accreditation, architectural awards, education and collections, RIBA continues to support architects and the next generation of the profession, while championing better, safer, more inclusive and more sustainable buildings and places for everyone.

Across China and Asia, RIBA works to strengthen international professional exchange and collaboration through forums, academic partnerships, membership initiatives, design research and architectural cultural programmes. These activities connect architectural practices, design institutes, universities and industry partners across the UK, China and the wider Asia-Pacific region, encouraging knowledge sharing in areas including design excellence, urban regeneration, sustainability, digital transformation and future cities.