RIBA set to revamp Portland Place headquarters

By Elizabeth Hopkirk2021-10-01T08:51:00

Listed building should be zero carbon ‘centre of debate’ for architects, public and policymakers, says new president

The RIBA is to launch a design competition for the redevelopment of its grade II* art deco headquarters in central London.

The 87-year-old building at 66 Portland Place is “tired” and inaccessible and needs to be brought up to modern standards, new president Simon Allford told his first meeting of the governing council yesterday.

Allford, who succeeded Alan Jones a month ago, outlined a vision that included creating three new galleries aimed at public, profession and policymakers, as well as upgraded office space.

The building must also be made accessible to people with disabilities and brought in line with zero carbon targets, said the AHMM director.

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