RIBA President Chris Williamson to Give Up Architect Registration in 2026
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Summary
RIBA president Chris Williamson has announced he will not renew his registration with the Architects Registration Board in 2026, meaning he will no longer be included on the UK's official register of architects. This decision by the president of the Royal Institute of British Architects to give up his architect title has significant implications for the profession.
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Williamson's plans to terminate his registration with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) mean that next year, he will no longer be included on the UK's register of architects.
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