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Designing the Future. From the London Eye to Tidal Turbines

Thur 26 March | Arnolfini

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The Green Way: St Paul's

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Our art deco café bar bringing a taste of Europe to Bristol’s historic harbour.

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News | National Planning Policy Framework Response

Our response to the proposed changes of the National Planning Policy Framework

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Julia Barfield

Designing the Future. From the London Eye to Tidal Turbines

Thu 26 MarArnolfini

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Urban Sketching

A 6 week course open to newcomers and those returning to sketching

Wed 15 AprDesign West

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Interior Design Foundations

Ever wanted to redesign your space but don’t know where to start?

Tue 21 AprDesign West

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History of Art: 19th Century Europe

Explore the wonders of European Art, from Constable to Klimt

Mon 20 AprDesign West

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The Good City

From Tokyo to Bristol. What makes a city tick?

Thu 26 FebPast Event | Arnolfini

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RIBA House of the Year

Join us to hear from the winners of this year’s House of the…

Thu 29 JanPast Event | Arnolfini

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Desert Island Designs | Peter Clegg

‘9 buildings that shaped my life…’ with Peter Clegg

Thu 11 DecPast Event | Arnolfini

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RIBA Stirling Prize Lecture – Exeter

Restoring Big Ben with Purcell

Wed 26 NovPast Event | Exeter

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RIBA Stirling Prize Lecture – Bristol

Appleby Blue with Witherford Watson Mann

Thu 27 NovPast Event | Arnolfini

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City Insight | Public Toilets

Read our strategic insight on designing for dignity & public toilet provision.

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News | National Design Review Charter Launched

Launch of the National Design Review Charter

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Heritage Rising

How are these ports of the past, becoming thriving & sustainable cities of…

Thu 25 SepPast Event | Arnolfini

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The High Line

Join us for the compelling story of two gardens in the sky.

Thu 31 JulPast Event | Arnolfini

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News | Co-Living Tour for Exeter

Learning from Place. How can cities get the most out of Built-to-Rent development?

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New Towns

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the UK, but can we deliver? And what would…

Thu 29 MayPast Event | Arnolfini

Design Thinking

Nigel Dunnett | From Grey to Green

How Can We Bring Nature into Cities? Read Our Interview with a World-Leading…

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Zaha Hadid

Join us for an exploration of the life of architect, artist & icon…

Thu 24 AprPast Event | Arnolfini

Design Thinking

Interview | Louise Mitchell: Bristol Beacon

Louise Mitchell, Chief Executive of Bristol Music Trust on the highs and lows…

Design Thinking

Interview | Peter Barber: Architecture as Activism

How can good design solve the housing crisis? We ask Peter Barber.

Design Thinking

Interview | Nick Hayhurst, RIBA House of the Year 2023

Nick Hayhurst, winner of RIBA House of the Year 2023 for Green House.

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Leading the Clean Energy Transition

How do we make the change to renewable energy in our towns and…

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Unlocking Housing

How should the government deliver the homes we need?

Thu 31 OctPast Event | Arnolfini

Design Thinking

Thangam Debbonaire Speaks to George Clarke

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Urban Sketching

A 6 week course open to newcomers and those returning to sketching

Wed 15 AprDesign West

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Interior Design Foundations

Ever wanted to redesign your space but don’t know where to start?

Tue 21 AprDesign West

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History of Art: 19th Century Europe

Explore the wonders of European Art, from Constable to Klimt

Mon 20 AprDesign West

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News | National Planning Policy Framework Response

Julia Barfield

Urban Sketching

Interior Design Foundations

History of Art: 19th Century Europe

The Good City

RIBA House of the Year

Desert Island Designs | Peter Clegg

RIBA Stirling Prize Lecture – Exeter

RIBA Stirling Prize Lecture – Bristol

City Insight | Public Toilets

News | National Design Review Charter Launched

Heritage Rising

The High Line

News | Co-Living Tour for Exeter

New Towns

Nigel Dunnett | From Grey to Green

Zaha Hadid

Interview | Louise Mitchell: Bristol Beacon

Interview | Peter Barber: Architecture as Activism

Interview | Nick Hayhurst, RIBA House of the Year 2023

Leading the Clean Energy Transition

Unlocking Housing

Thangam Debbonaire Speaks to George Clarke

Urban Sketching

Interior Design Foundations

History of Art: 19th Century Europe

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