The Royal Institute of British Architects, more commonly referred to as the RIBA, is a global professional membership body for architects in the UK and internationally.

1. ROYAL INSTITUTE OF
BRITISH ARCHITECTS
JOHNHISCOCKS

2. The Royal Institute of British Architects, more
commonly referred to as the RIBA, is a global
professional membership body for architects in
the UK and internationally.
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Royal Institute of
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It was founded under its charter in 1837
for the advancement of architecture
and the dissemination of knowledge. In
1934, the RIBA moved to its current lo-
cation at 66 Portland Place in the centre
of London, and was opened by Queen
Mary and King George V.
In 1996, the RIBA inaugurated the annu-
al RIBA Stirling Prize, which was named
after the architect James Stirling and
recognises excellence in architecture.
The Stirling Prize is thought to be archi-
tecture’s most prestigious award in the
UK, and the ceremony itself has been
televised since 2000.
The RIBA has more than 40,000 mem-
bers and sponsors, and it is through
these memberships that the organisation
continues its work. The RIBA focuses on
supporting and engaging its many pro-
fessional members, as well as aiming to
be a leader in terms of ethical standards
within the industry. The RIBA also hopes
to attract the most talented and diverse
professionals into the organisation; to
provide the education and skills that are
necessary to ensure the continuation of
the profession; and to support architec-
tural research and innovation.

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