Welcome to the British Architectural Library Trust, formerly known as the American Friends of the British Architectural Library (AFBAL). Here you can find further details on how to join a group of supporters who help protect and nurture one of the world’s greatest architectural collections and promote collaborations with the Royal Institute of British Architects through…
American Friends are welcome to join us for an exclusive visit to Sir Terry Farrell’s home on the afternoon of Thursday 21 June 2018. Sir Terry Farrell invites us into his unique loft apartment within an Art Deco 1920’s former aircraft parts factory. The living space is organised around an atrium with a garden. The…
On Thursday 31 May 2018, more than 70 of London’s museums, galleries and cultural spaces opened their doors to reveal special behind the scenes tours, rarely seen exhibits and one off events, celebrating the capital’s unique identity. London History Day: The London that might have been To celebrate London History Day, we’ve delved into the RIBA Collections to…
American Friends are welcome to join us for an exclusive visit to Crossrail’s Farrigdon Station on the afternoon of Tuesday 5 June 2018. We will start our afternoon in the British Architectural Library at RIBA to view some of our collections thematically relating to the development of transport infrastructure in the UK with several of…
American Friends are welcome to join us for this half-day out in South London where we will explore two self-build schemes. Walter’s Way and Segal Close, devised by the architect Walter Segal and built by residents nearly 30 years ago; and No. 49 by 31/44 Architects – a self-build project for the owner/architect showcasing a…
American Friends are welcome to join us for a visit to Neave Brown’s seminal Alexandra Road Estate and Alexandra Centre in South Kilburn on Wednesday 11 April 2018. We will celebrate Neave Brown being awarded the 2018 Royal Gold Medal by visiting his visionary Grade II* listed 1970s Alexandra Road Estate. With its striking stepped…
We are very pleased to announce the dates and locations for the US lecture tour, The Country Houses of Sir Edwin Lutyens, which Charles Hind (RIBA Chief Curator and Architectural Historian) will be giving on our behalf for the Royal Oak Foundation this April. Please see below for the dates and locations: La Jolla: Monday 16 April San…
American Friends are welcome to join us for a visit to the Home Studio in Kilburn on Wednesday 14 March 2018. An unassuming front door conceals an unexpected family home and workplace which overlap without interfering. Recently featured in World of Interiors Magazine, Home/Studio 320 Kilburn Lane is a RIBA London Award winning and Don’t…
