RIBA’s ‘Raise the Roof’ show is a deep dive into the history of its London HQ

RIBA Raise the Roof.

With its latest exhibition, ‘Raise the Roof: Building for Change’, the Royal Institute of British Architect (RIBA) seeks to confront uncomfortable truths. RIBA’s HQ at 66 Portland Place in London serves as a powerful nucleus for its members, architects, and design enthusiasts. However, inside the 90-year-old Grade II*-listed building, several problematic British Imperialist features exist.

Detail of The Carnival of Portland Place by Arinjoy Sen (Image credit: Agnese Sanvito)