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NEWS EXHIBITION
June opening set for Liverpool RIBA centre
The RIBA is to open a new “national architecture centre” called RIBA North on 17 June in a building on Liverpool Waterfront designed by Broadway Malyan. The centre will be a “place for
everyone to discover more about architecture with exhibition, talks and tours.” At the heart of RIBA North is the City Gallery, where visitors can learn more about Liverpool’s past, present and future, as well as urban development for the future. It includes an interactive 3D model which can be used by developers and architects to
RIBA North includes an interactive 3D model of the city of Liverpool which can be used by architects to hold public consultations
hold public consultations around the impact of future development. The centre will also host a
programme of temporary exhibitions and offer the opportunity to view the historic RIBA Collections, the “nation’s richest resource of architec- ture drawings, photographs and prints,” dating from the 15th century to the present day. The opening exhibition “celebrates
Liverpool’s long, often maverick, history of architectural ambition, and its willingness to take risks and consider audacious schemes.” Jane Duncan, RIBA president,
commented: “We are particularly proud that the centre will strengthen our cultural and creative offering in the north of England, and enable many more people to explore and under- stand the enormous impact that archi- tecture and design has on our lives.
ELECTION
Industry urges clarity on domestic policies and Brexit
In the wake of Theresa May’s announce- ment of a general election on 8 June, key industry figures called for clarity on policies affecting the built environment sector. RIBA president Jane Duncan urged
Ministers not to overlook big domestic issues such as the housing crisis and sought assurances that UK architects would be able to access EU talent post-Brexit. She commented, “It will be important to hear that the next Government will seek to obtain the best deal from the Brexit negoti- ations, providing business certainty in the short, medium and long-term, opening new opportunities worldwide and ensuring that we can still access top talent through the continuation of a mutual recognition of professional qualifications and agreements with the EU.” The Royal Institution of Chartered
Surveyors’ parliamentary affairs manager Lewis Johnston said the Prime Minister’s decision to call a snap election would add further uncertainty. He commented: “We have largely moved on from initial negative reactions, but uncertainty continues to cloud the outlook and weigh on market sentiment. Today’s decision does very little to change that prognosis in the near term, and if anything, we are likely to see contin- uing deferral of major investment and hiring plans.”
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RIBA president Jane Duncan urged Ministers not to overlook big domestic issues such as the housing crisis and sought assurances that UK architects would be able to access EU talent post Brexit
Johnston added: “It is now the responsi-
bility of all parties to set out clear policy proposals…to ensure the UK can deliver the homes, infrastructure, factories, offices and major building projects that it needs in order to thrive.” BSRIA chief executive Julia Evans backed
the Prime Minister’s decision to hold new elections but highlighted the “specific benefits for the construction industry remain to be seen”. She added: “Before all the detailed talks begin with the EU and Government sets out its vision and objec- tions for Brexit legislation, such a general election will demonstrate determination to ‘get the job done’.”
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