Thank you to everyone who has taken part in our consultation on House of Architecture throughout the year so far – whether you have shared your thoughts on our vision or visited our online and in-person exhibitions at 66 Portland Place, London and RIBA North in Liverpool.
Since our last phase of engagement in June, we have been reviewing all feedback received and considering how we can incorporate these comments and ideas into our proposals. We are now working on RIBA Stage 3 detailed designs for 66 Portland Place, London and will be sharing these online - and at in-person events - in the coming weeks alongside updates on the improvements to our digital technology and collections.
Keep an eye out on this page and our social media channels for information on how and when you can get involved.
Temporary Closure of 66 Portland Place, London
Our London office will be temporarily closed to the public from 1 June 2025 onwards while we undertake the work to make the building more accessible, sustainable, and welcoming. The programme for the construction phase - enabling works, construction, and fit out - is anticipated to take approximately two and a half years.
The building will remain fully open for business to visitors and for venue bookings up until 1 June 2025, except for our onsite Library and Collections access services which will close 10 April 2025.
We will be putting in place interim arrangements for our Library and Collections access services at a London location while 66 Portland Place is closed – a further announcement will follow.