A few months after the date that marked 140 years since the architect's birth, and 100 years after the realisation of one of his greatest works – the Looshaus - a season dedicated to architect Adolf Loos was celebrated at the RIBA. At the start of 2011 the RIBA headquarters at 66 Portland Place hosted public exhibitions and talks looking at the legacy of this pioneering architect and noted polemicist. Alongside material from the RIBA's own collections, there were many objects linked to Loos on loan from the Czech Republic and on show in the United Kingdom for the first time, including furniture, models and original drawings and documents.

A special display was dedicated to the discovery of the previously little-known role of the RIBA's Library in saving Loos's archive| from possible destruction during World War II.

The progress of the exhibitions and related activities can be seen on the exhibition blog|, including how the displays were put up (and taken down) and the creation of models of Loos's buildings.

The season was organised by the City of Prague Museum in partnership with the RIBA. The exhibition was generously supported by:

 

 

 

Thanks also to Lady Grenfell-Baines for her support.