In 2004 RIBA and the V&A opened the first museum gallery in the country dedicated to architecture in the UK. It provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the art, use and practice of architecture. On display are models, drawings and designs, and samples of materials, as well as photographs and fragments of buildings.
Guide to the Architecture Collections
This guide is a starting point to help you find what you need from the architecture collections of the V&A and RIBA Architecture Partnership. Architectural objects are hous…
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About the V&A + RIBA architecture partnership
The V&A and RIBA Architecture Partnership is the name given to the initiative of the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Royal Institute of British Architects to promote the u…
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V&A + RIBA Collections
Discover the collections of the V&A and the RIBA; together they form the world's most comprehensive architectural resource
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Family Art Fun: Discovering Architecture Back-Pack
The back-pack is designed for children aged 7+ and will take families on a journey to learn about the work of architects through drawings, colour, connecting spaces, light …
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Architecture in the Archive of Art & Design
The architecture collection in the Archive of Art and Design demonstrates a broad spectrum of styles, influences and interests amongst the architects it represents. For exa…
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V&A + RIBA online workshops
The RIBA British Architectural Library and the V&A jointly possess the finest architectural archive in Europe, a free and publicly accessible learning resource for all. Our…
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V&A Members enjoy a wealth of benefits, including free entry to exhibitions, previews, exciting events and the V&A Members’ Room. In addition, you will be supporting the vital work of the V&A.
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In the Gardens of Isfahan: Islamic Architecture from 16th to 18th Century (Hardcover)
Isfahan is a heavenly city of gardens, mosques and palaces for an open-minded architect. In addition to the artful dome constructions over the prayer …
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