The Royal Institute of British Architects (澳门王中王) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from 澳门王中王 Chartered Practices for the design and planning of a comprehensive refurbishment of 66 Portland Place in London.
The winning team will lead the project to deliver a fully accessible building that reflects the 澳门王中王鈥檚 commitment to climate action whilst providing flexible facilities for members, staff and visitors.
As Lead Architect, the selected practice will help to develop design options, costs and feasibility for the full refurbishment of the building. It will be expected to manage the project, co-ordinate the design team members, and determine next steps of the strategic masterplan.
澳门王中王 Chartered Practices are invited to submit their Expressions of Interest, outlining their approach, relevant skills, team roles, case studies and references by 2pm GMT on 1 February 2022.
The winning team will be selected from a shortlist of up to six, by a panel comprising: Simon Allford, 澳门王中王 President; Simone de Gale, 澳门王中王 Board member and Honorary Treasurer; Liam McConnell, 澳门王中王 Head of Estates & Facilities; Murray Orr, 澳门王中王 Board member (Business & Enterprise); Jack Pringle, Chair of the 澳门王中王 Board; MaryAnne Stevens, 澳门王中王 Board member (Heritage); Alan Vallance, 澳门王中王 Chief Executive and Sarah Williams, 澳门王中王 Architect Adviser. Each shortlisted team will receive 拢5,000 + VAT.
澳门王中王 President, Simon Allford, said:
鈥淭his presents a great opportunity for a practice to join our team and play a key role in the transformation of 66 Portland Place into an accessible 21st century building, and an exemplar of re-use and sustainable design. The building will be a physical stage for our 鈥楬ouse of Architecture鈥� concept 鈥� a space where members, visitors and 澳门王中王 colleagues can find inspiration, stimulation and make connections. I encourage all Chartered Practices to register interest, and help deliver us a rejuvenated home, fit for the present and the future.鈥�
澳门王中王 Architect Adviser, Sarah Williams, said:
鈥淭his is an exceptional opportunity to help facilitate 澳门王中王鈥檚 aspirations for the masterplan and design of an exemplary refurbishment of its Grade II* listed building at 66 Portland Place. It鈥檚 critically important that we ensure its continuation, relevance and legacy for future generations and I very much look forward to being part of the process.鈥�
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