Drawings and archives

Drawings and archives

Three objects from the RIBA's Edwin Landseer Lutyens Collection

Three objects from the RIBA's Edwin Landseer Lutyens Collection.

The Drawings and Archives Collections, part of the RIBA British Architectural Library|, manages and makes its collections available through the RIBA Architecture Study Rooms| at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The collections consist of:

  • architectural drawings (from single drawings to complete archives, and including volumes and sketchbooks)
  • written documents including the RIBA's administrative archive
  • models, drawing instruments, portraits, medals, furniture and objects associated with architects.

 

As part of the V&A + RIBA Architecture Partnership, the collections are also made accessible through exhibitions and talks| at the V&A. Some of the drawings and archives have been digitised and are available to view on RIBApix|. In addition, items from the collections are frequently on loan to museums and institutions in the UK and worldwide.

To search the holdings of all the collections, go to online catalogue|. If you require further information about any of our holdings or services, please do not hesitate to contact us.|