London, United kingdom

“It’s a tremendous honor to be chosen for this once-in-a-lifetime project. We adore 66 Portland Place and agree it needs comprehensive improvements to be fit for purpose to secure its sustainable future culturally and environmentally, as an exemplar for architects, and for the communication of architecture’s significance to the broadest possible audience,” says Renato Benedetti, Director of Benedetti Architects. 

“The transformation of 66 Portland Place is an incredible opportunity for the RIBA and Benedetti Architects to build a detailed brief, a team, and a project that is vital to the future of the RIBA.”

Benedetti Architects has been selected to renovate The Royal Institute of British Architects ‘ headquarters at 66 Portland Place in the British capital, which was originally designed by George Grey Wornum in 1932-1934.

The modernization of the 66 Portland Place building will allow the deliverance of many activities globally providing a strong foundation and destination.

Benedetti Architects are selected to proceed to a £20 million “comprehensive refurbishment” of its 90-year-old George Grey Wornum-designed central London headquarters.

As RIBA’s President Simon Allford states, “the Lead Architect is also tasked with the practical challenge of bringing a listed building up to scratch, from an accessibility and sustainability perspective.”

“This is urgent and essential work to make 66 Portland Place fit for the future,” he continues.

Project: Refurbishment and Modernisation of 66 Portland Place
Architects: Benedetti Architects
Original Architect: George Grey Wornum (1932-1934)
Client: Royal Institute of British Architects – RIBA
Photographers: Royal Institute of British Architects – RIBA