Royal Institute of British Architects

The building you are approaching is the headquarters of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Completed in 1934, this structure serves as the professional home for architects across the United Kingdom. Its design is a unique hybrid of Art Deco and neoclassical styles that stands out on the streetscape. The architect George Grey Wornum won a massive competition to design the building, which was chosen from nearly three hundred entries submitted by architects from across the British Empire. King George V and Queen Mary officially opened the site, marking a significant milestone for the institute as it expanded into this purpose-built space.