the Royal Institute of British Architects
/ðə ˌrɔɪəl ˌɪnstɪtjuːt əv ˌbrɪtɪʃ ˈɑːkɪtekts/
/ðə ˌrɔɪəl ˌɪnstɪtuːt əv ˌbrɪtɪʃ ˈɑːrkɪtekts/
(abbreviation the RIBA)
- a British organization, started in 1834, that aims to encourage the understanding, study and practice of architecture. Its members are architects and other people with an interest in architecture, and it arranges various exhibitions, events and talks at its centre in London.
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the Royal Institute of British Architects