RIBA at 66 Portland Place, the Grade II* listed home of the
Royal Institute of British Architects, will temporarily close from June 2025 as
part of a two-year modernisation programme.
The restoration of the building includes significant
investment around accessibility and sustainability.
Working with Benedetti Architects, the project aims to add a new cafe with pavement seating
on Weymouth Street, a relocated shop, bigger lifts, enhanced event spaces, a
‘treasures room’ housing important exhibits and improvements to energy usage
and accessibility.
Thomas Morgan, head of venues and events delivery at 66
Portland Place said, “We’re into the final few months before the House of
Architecture transformative programme gets underway, so this really is the last
chance to host an event in our Art Deco playground.”
