RIBA Risk Report

🏗️ Operational & Business Continuity

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has managed to navigate a range of operational shifts, largely centered around their planned move to a temporary home and various organizational changes. Their continuity strategy involves a significant revamp of their current headquarters, which suggests a forward-thinking approach to modernization and operational resilience.

• RIBA announced plans to move to a temporary home at the Royal College of Physicians 🗓 2025-03-20.
• Benedetti finalized detailed plans for the 'House of Architecture' HQ revamp 🗓 2024-11-19.
• The organization submitted plans for Benedetti’s £60m 'House of Architecture' project 🗓 2025-03-18.
• RIBA achieved a green light for the 'House of Architecture' HQ’s revamp 🗓 2025-06-17.

📜 Innovation & R&D

RIBA is concurrently pursuing innovation through strategic collaborations and initiatives. Their partnership with notable digital platforms indicates a concerted effort to integrate modern technologies into their operations and outreach efforts. This progressive approach is essential for maintaining industry leadership and fostering innovation in architectural practice.

• RIBA and Google Arts & Culture have partnered to launch a new digital initiative 🗓 2025-07-01.

🏅 Awards & Recognition

The Institute has sustained its reputation as a prestigious awards body in architecture, underscoring its role in promoting excellence and innovation within the field. RIBA's awards are powerful testament to the Institute's impact and influence, both in the UK and globally.

• RIBA announced the winners of its National Awards to recognize the best in UK architecture 🗓 2025-07-10.
• The organization honored the Elizabeth Tower and Young V&A with prestigious architecture awards 🗓 2025-07-14.
• SANAA was awarded the 2025 RIBA Gold Medal 🗓 2025-02-06, a prestigious recognition within the architecture industry.