The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) welcomes the Government’s commitment to the creative industries outlined today with the launch of the Creative Industries Sector Deal.
RIBA Chief Executive and Member of the Creative Industries Council, Alan Vallance said:
“The RIBA is pleased to have represented architects during the development of the Creative Industries Sector Deal, published today. The RIBA welcomes the Government’s commitment to supporting the UK’s creative industries, including our globally successful architecture sector. With the RIBA’s Global by Design report showing that one in five architects want to expand work internationally, the creation of a new Trade and Investment Board, to help boost exports in the UK’s most creative and innovative businesses, is a positive step forward.”
RIBA President Ben Derbyshire says:
“Cultural spaces bring communities together and support the great place-making that is central to the work of the architect. This is why the RIBA was pleased to open RIBA North, our new cultural and architectural hub in Liverpool last year. It is welcome that the Creative Industries Sector Deal has focused on supporting creative growth across the country, building on the successes of cities such as Bristol and Hull. The RIBA looks forward to continued work with the Government, in support of flourishing creative communities across the UK.”
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