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🏆 The UK’s best new home – Six Columns by 31/44 Architects wins RIBA House of the Year 2024. Designed by Will Burges, Director of 31/44 Architects, as a family home for himself, his wife and two children, Six Columns cleverly occupies a tight plot in the leafy suburbs of Crystal Palace, South London. As the family occupy the building, they will continue to tinker with it, inside and out, allowing it to evolve to their changing needs over time. “Six Columns is a beautifully crafted family home that cleverly incorporates Brutalist references and creative flourishes while retaining a strong sense of suburban belonging. It shows what can be achieved when working with even the tightest of suburban sites, and its flexible, unfinished aesthetic offers a solution to futureproofed design: this is a home that can evolve with its occupants’ changing needs overtime. The generosity of space belies the limitations of this small garden plot. As we look for creative and practical solutions to the housing crisis, Six Columns offers a blueprint for bespoke urban infill development.” – Muyiwa Oki PRIBA, RIBA President ➡️ Watch the project film: https://ow.ly/seGA50Uj2Ru #HouseOfTheYear

📢 Our reaction to the Government’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry final report The Government accepted the findings of the Grenfell Inquiry and pledged to implement sweeping changes to building safety regulations, accountability and the very culture of the construction industry. Read our reaction here: https://ow.ly/g3bT50V73q4

How can architects work with social housing providers to unlock extra funding for retrofit projects? 🏡 Learn more about an innovative scheme that supports and accelerates the social housing sector’s contribution to sustainable outcomes: https://ow.ly/TNH550V60wh

Our RIBA South West & Wessex 2025 shortlist is here ⬇️ The transformation of derelict barns into a Passivhaus home and one of the UK’s largest cohousing developments are among thirteen shortlisted projects. All projects shortlisted for RIBA UK Awards will be visited by a regional jury, and the winning projects will be announced later this spring. 📌 View the shortlist: https://lnkd.in/ee-QvmG2 #RIBAawards

How can architects take the next step if they want to become a leader? Learn key principles that can help architects fulfil their leadership ambitions: https://ow.ly/laEZ50V60p2

Our RIBA East Midlands Awards 2025 shortlist is here ⬇️ A net-zero carbon primary school and the restoration of a Grade-I listed stately home are among five shortlisted projects. All projects shortlisted for RIBA UK Awards will be visited by a regional jury, and the winning projects will be announced later this spring. 📌 View the shortlist: https://lnkd.in/gD3e3yXh #RIBAawards

📢 Architects' outlook on workloads is downbeat but slowly improving: RIBA Future Trends, January 2025 Our latest report on business and employment trends shows that, over the next three months, architects expect falling workloads, although the outlook is slowly improving. Staffing levels are expected to fall as practices are increasingly cautious about recruitment, but staff numbers are reported to remain similar to last year. ➡️ Read the report: https://ow.ly/c03T50V4kG7

Unlock your leadership potential with Future Leaders 2025, a dynamic four-part programme, delivered by industry experts, designed to equip early career professionals with the essential skills and insights to thrive in leadership roles. Taking place across in-person conference events, a live webinar and on-demand CPD modules, the programme will provide a comprehensive introduction to leadership, enhancing confidence and providing valuable insights into the challenges involved in running a successful architectural business. 📅 26 March to 23 April 2025 ➡️ Register today: https://ow.ly/XiPn50V0iAJ

Our delegation, including 16 Chartered Practices, is heading to Cannes for MIPIM from 11 to 14 March 🌍 This year, we’re showcasing the value of working with Chartered Practices, particularly in the context of the climate crisis, and emphasising the importance of diversity and inclusion in architecture and the built environment. Join us for a thought-provoking programme featuring panel discussions, networking opportunities, and expert insights, where we’ll explore how Chartered Practices are driving innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity across the sector. ➡️ Discover the Chartered Practices who are joining us: https://ow.ly/clnX50V4kjy Our RIBA Stand is sponsored by T2 Design Solutions Ltd and BARRISOL #RIBAatMIPIM #MIPIM2025 #MIPIM

Our RIBA Yorkshire Awards 2025 shortlist is here ⬇️ A futuristic factory with a pioneering approach to sustainable industrial design, a social sanctuary for young people inside a hospice and the remodelling of historic Grade-I listed Hull Minster, are among seven shortlisted projects. All projects shortlisted for RIBA UK Awards will be visited by a regional jury, and the winning projects will be announced later this spring. 📌 View the shortlist: https://lnkd.in/eJXd2Jni #RIBAawards