June 9, 2025

Catch up with the RIBA

Great to catch up with RIBA’s Jack Irlam-Mowbray and Joe Ellis last week to share feedback on how Chartered Practices use RIBA services—and where there’s room to grow.

We suggested that Chartered membership could benefit from a more dynamic, co-working-style space within Portland Place. Imagine small, medium, and large practices bringing clients—current and future—into the iconic building for meetings in spaces tailored for flexibility and quick customisation. This would not only increase footfall at RIBA but also transform it from a museum-like setting into a vibrant, cross-disciplinary hub of activity.

We also proposed that RIBA amplify its presence on social media by inviting practices to showcase what they do—then link those stories to the “Find an Architect” page. It’s a simple but powerful way to boost public understanding of an architect’s value and help future clients connect with local talent.From our Part 3’s and newly qualified architects.·      PEDR sheets are hard work to fill in,·      Simplify the RIBA’s websiteThe RIBA also kindly shared information on forthcoming events and socials.

What’s On page

This page is regularly updated with upcoming RIBA events if you and the team wanted to attend more events/talks etc. We tend to highlight the major ones in our Member Update newsletter every Thursday but this is the full programme of activities.

RIBA London Summer Socials

There are two more London Summer Socials coming up soon that you and the whole team are welcome to attend. Free for members. A good opportunity to have a drink and connect with other London-based members. I’ve heard they’ve organised some interesting speakers this year. You can reserve tickets via the links below.https://lnkd.in/egBuKihThttps://lnkd.in/ehT3Xxkj

RIBA London region newsletter

There’s a monthly newsletter issued by the RIBA London region, updating members on their activities and promoting their local Chartered Practices etc. If you don’t receive this and want to, I can get your email address added to the mailing list.If you ever need anything from RIBA, don’t hesitate to contact me and I’ll be more than happy to assist.

Contact details for the RIBA membership team below:

Jack.Irlam-Mowbray@riba.org

Joe.Ellis@riba.org

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