Choosing a RIBA Chartered architect

The Royal Institute of British Architects, well-known as the acronym RIBA, is an international body for architects first formed in 1834. It was originally named the Institute of British Architects in London by several of the founding members, who were all prominent architects. The creators included Thomas Leverton Donaldson, Philip Hardwick, Thomas Allom, and Thomas De Grey. 1837 saw the institute change to a royal charter and in 1892 the reference to London was dropped, changing the name into the current title of the Royal Institute of British Architects.Today, the RIBA organisation has over 44,000 members consisting of the best architects in the world, and is widely recognised and respected across the globe. It is based at 66 Portland Place in London and is situated inside a beautiful 1930's Grade II listed building.RIBA often issue awards such as the Stirling Prize for the best new building of the year, the Stephen Lawrence Prize for projects with a budget less than £500,000 and the Royal Gold Award which was first awarded in 1848. In addition, they also judge regional awards presented in the UK and since 2007 have been providing an international award as well.Education is important with RIBA and they provide an accreditation scheme for schools in the UK with input from the Architects Registration Board, and internationally without the ARB input. When you opt to work with a RIBA Chartered practice, you can be certain that they have lived up to the exacting standards required and that they will deliver excellent work, whatever the project. At Coffey Architects we're not only a Chartered Architect with RIBA but we have also won countless RIBA awards too. Specialising in commercial, public and residential architecture in London and throughout the rest of th UK as well as overseas, you can always rely on us for excellent work carried out with complete professionalism and dedication. If you would like to use our services or require any advice, contact us.