RIBA Library (British Architectural Library)

It's great to see the news on RIBA's website that their library and photographs collections are still open at The London Archives and Crown Fine Art during the refurbishment of 66 Portland Place. The library is an exceptional resource and I'm looking forward to visiting its temporary homes.

I am absolutely heartbroken that the library seems to be no more , from what I can tell it is moving somewhere else but an as yet unknown location . I have used this library for many projects. It was my favourite library, and space to work , think and research . I hope it reopens somewhere without to much change , but as far as I can tell from the sparse information which is vague , it's gone as we knew it .

📚The RIBA library has relocated to The London Archives (journals) and Crown Fine Art (books)

As a member of the RIBA for almost 30 years I have been visiting HQ regularly every 5 years during that time during my studies and in my professional life. The Library is a superb space in a superb tour de force of architectural splendour. The staff are extremely patient, the collections comprehensive and detailed and compared to the www for information it wins hands down. The problem with the Web is most of what is offered has been put there to win commercial benefit. The architectural library is put there to benefit mankind, there's a significant difference in the two approaches that will be lost on most people but high quality usually is. Go. You will not be disappointed if you wish to read a book, view images or read some periodicals in quiet relaxed atmosphere.

I visited the library for a research. The people at the library's front desk were exceptional. Kind, welcoming and immensely helpful. They helped me find all the information I needed. Very very pleased! The building is also very interesting.

Lovely library, beautiful and well organized collection, kind staff.

Great for events, lovely catering and great food.

The RIBA Library moved temporarily to the London Archives, near Farringdon station. Please visit our website for details and opening times. We look forward to seeing you in our temporary home(s) The RIBA Library team