Join the AIA UK Gala and Summer party at the Royal College of Physicians for a drinks and canapes reception and the 2025 Excellence in Design Awards ceremony, where this year’s winners will be celebrated.
The AIA UK has extended their member rate to all RIBA members and students, and invite you to enjoy an evening celebrating some of the best design in the United Kingdom, and mingling with fellow architects and design fans in the wonderful setting of the Grade II listed building by Sir Denys Lasdun and its gardens. Which will also be RIBA's temporary home while 66 Portland Place is being refurbished.
Complimentary drinks and canapés will be served.
Timings
- 6pm: Registration and drinks reception in Main Lobby.
- 7pm: Design Awards Ceremony starts in the Seligman Theatre
- 8pm: Drinks and canapés reception in the garden and Platt Room.
- 10pm: Carriages
Ticket pricing
Spaces are strictly limited. Book today!
Early bird pricing, until 22 April:
- AIA members / RIBA members / Students: £5
- General public: £9
Standard pricing, 23 April onwards:
- AIA members / RIBA members / Students: £10
- General public: £18
About the AIA UK Chapter
The American Institute of Architects has been a professional society of architects for over 150 years. The AIA, representing more than 99,000 members, is the most influential voice for the architectural community in the United States, and through its growing number of International Chapters and members is gaining influence throughout the global architectural community.
In 1990, a group of American architects living and working in the United Kingdom came together to establish a local chapter in London. What began primarily as a social vehicle soon grew into something much more. In 1992, AIA UK officially became the first international chapter of the AIA, leading the way for the formal recognition of other international chapters in Continental Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
The AIA UK Chapter has over 200 members throughout the country. There is a continued a dialogue with RIBA and we work jointly with our respective members to promote architecture and the architectural profession. Many of AIA UK members are also RIBA members .
Each year, the AIA UK Chapter initiates a variety of programs that provide continuing education units, required for most US and UK registered architects. These include lectures, film nights, drawing classes, building tours, private exhibition tours and social nights. They also have signature annual events: Excellence in Design Awards, Student Design Charrette, Keynote Lecture, Summer Gala.
