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RIBA East Midlands is seeking to identify exemplars of good design for medium scale new housing in the region to form an exhibition this autumn and to help inform the future promotion of good design in housing.

The 146th Annual General Meeting of the Leicestershire and Rutland of Architects (LRSA) was held on Friday 14 June and saw the appointment of a new president, Adam Smith, along with the re-election of Sylvester Cheung as joint president of the LRSA. A motion was passed to allow Sylvester to continue for a third year, with the proposal that the role of LRSA president will continue as a joint role with one president being replaced each year to maintain continuity.

To celebrate the work of Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, RIBA in partnership with Grimshaw Architects is hosting an exhibition of models, films and drawings at RIBA North on the Liverpool Waterfront.

In May the RIBA Future Trends Workload Index remained at +5 for the third consecutive month.

Early bird tickets now on sale to explore emerging models of design and construction

Clear communication is essential to add value and win business

Get creative this summer in our practical workshops and courses for adults. Explore architectural themes whilst developing your skills in drawing, bookbinding, photography and model-making.

From Roman baths and Victorian bathhouses to contemporary swimming spaces, this summer the V&A + RIBA Architecture Partnership will explore the architectural, cultural and social importance of swimming pools and lidos in the UK.

We are looking for RIBA members who will pledge their support to the “Change The Record” agenda. We are seeking architects, architecture faculty or architecture students who are willing to become ‘Advocates’ by agreeing with 5 Pledges

RIBA President Elect Alan Jones spent four days in the South West in recent weeks as he visited the RIBA Wessex and RIBA South West regions to take part in university shows, meet members, and engage with our regional partners.