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Gothic / Gothic Revival / Neo-Gothic: an architectural guide

A style widespread in Europe during the Middle Ages, and when revived between the 18th and 19th centuries it became a rival to Classical architecture.

event 01 January 2017

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Palladianism: an architectural style guide

A Classical style named after the influential architect Andrea Palladio

event 01 January 2017

Mies van der Rohe + James Stirling: Circling the Square

In spring 2017 RIBA presents a major new exhibition offering a renewed examination of two iconic architectural schemes proposed for the same site.

event 12 December 2016

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Photograph of the oculus, Pantheon, Rome, 1960s

A perfect combination of spontaneity, light and architecture.

event 06 December 2016

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An illustrated invitation to a private view in Edinburgh, 1896

Who was this invite sent to?

event 05 December 2016

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Photograph of Ferrybridge B Power Station, Yorkshire, 1960s

Where once architecture served God, this image shows modern architecture serving industry and Mammon.

event 02 December 2016

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Elisabeth Benjamin's design for a house, Buckinghamshire, 1936

East Wall, a Modernist house inspired by St George and the Dragon, was designed by a female architect whose career was cut short.

event 22 April 2016

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Drawn perspective section of the Barbican Centre, 1970

Today in celebration of its birthday, a slice of the beautifully brutal Barbican Centre.

event 03 March 2016

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Photograph of EMI House, 20 Manchester Square, 1960

Look up (the stairwell) and see the stars.

event 02 March 2016

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Montaged perspective section of the Brunswick Centre, 1960

A slice of chic, city living from the 1960s.

event 02 March 2016

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