Knowledge

'The other students on my course were mostly from affluent, upper middle-class backgrounds and I felt like a misfit. I'm not sure how I made it through but once I've started something, I don't like giving up.'

'If you can design spaces that make people want to get up in the morning, then architecture can actually start to change society.'

'Diverse role models from different social and economic backgrounds are vital in proving that if you are incredibly passionate about what you do, you can make it as an architect.'

Once it was the route to the Crystal Palace for tourists from around the world, now it is home to more nocturnal visitors.

For over 130 years the Natural History Museum has been changing the way it displays its exhibits, and in the process enthralling generations of visitors.

Ernö Goldfinger and the Abbatts blazed a trail for Modernist, child-friendly design in 1930’s Britain.

A place of worship for 400 years and a magnificent example of Persian architecture

After becoming the first female member of the RIBA, Ethel Mary Charles went on to design a range of small projects.

Some of our architectural items are almost revered and have a special place in history.

Without the right tools, even the most talented architect would have found it difficult to create accurate drawings.