Chris Williamson Architect

We’ve published our response to @mhclg consultations on reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework and Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guidance. ✅ Our recommendations set out why design quality needs to be prioritised: ow.ly/UNTx50YsS9c

"Absolute freedom over who designs buildings only encourages the cowboy practitioner" dezeen.com/2026/03/10/arc… via @dezeen

🏛️ @RIBA's public-facing work is just the 'tip of the iceberg' when it comes to pushing government for policy change, writes president @CW_Architect – there's so much going on behind the scenes ow.ly/vvSp50YoF7c

📢 Today we’ve set out our long-term plan to raise architecture’s profile, reform practice and build the skills needed for tomorrow. Find out about the actions we are taking to make ensure the profession is a force for good and fit for the future: ow.ly/5iEJ50YmzEH

NPPF: 12 ways the 2025 draft version differs from the 2024 version ⬇️ Learn more about the draft version of the 2025 NPPF, which aims to shift planning towards a rules-based system that’s more focused on outcomes: ow.ly/4KNh50YiJU7

Housing Design Awards entries now open instagram.com/p/DU-t-3uEm76/

Why architects should take a fresh look at London’s livery companies bdonline.co.uk/opinion/why-ar…

Looking forward to visiting @uniofherts and local practices Tuesday 17 February 2026, 17:30 Mercer Architecture Studio, College Lane Campus, Hatfield, AL10 9AB.

Link to today’s @BigIssue article on the defunding of architecture apprenticeships with research support and campaigning from @RIBA chriswilliamsonriba.com/articlesblogs

Thank you @BigIssue bigissue.com/opinion/nation…

Thrilled to have an article published in one of the best magazines around. Thanks to all at RIBA for the research and help in writing newstatesman.com/spotlight/econ…

If we did NEOM style thinking in this part of the world. I’m not sure the RIBA President’s proposal creates a ‘circular city’ but it’d be pretty damn wonderful. architectsjournal.co.uk/news/riba-pres…

Make it beautiful. Make it big. Make it fast. Don’t let @hmtreasury or @transportgovuk anywhere near it

Chris Williamson proposes Neom-informed Loop to connect northern British and Irish cities dezeen.com/2026/02/06/the… via @dezeen

Why resigning my ARB registration was the right thing to do – RIBA president Chris Williamson on his campaign to regulate function rather than title ow.ly/wnUE50Y0WLL

We're championing a fundamental shift on professional regulation through our ‘Repeal, reserve, regulate’ campaign.  Our President, Chris Williamson,  outlines his thinking behind a competence-led approach to regulation: ow.ly/uNYy50Y1fnP

@sistoney67 That’s shocking

Good to see Michael Carrick at Leigh tonight. One week in and one more visit here to see academy team than Ruben Amorim.

ribaj.com/intelligence/p… @RIBAJ

My Gran always used to say “Start the year as you mean to go on” So after bringing in the logs that I left out last night (don’t ask) I played 3 hours of tennis then did some work. It’s going to be a great year.

📢 We're calling for reform of architects’ regulation, proposing a move from title-based regulation to a system based on reserved activities for professionals. ➡️ Find out more about our recommendations: ow.ly/CE3450XLu4n