Chris Williamson Architect

Today’s Observer observer.co.uk/culture/archit…

United need stability not another gamble on another elite manager. Michael Carrick deserves this. Brilliant player. Respected. Intelligent manager. And most importantly a good team around him. theguardian.com/football/2026/…

🏆This is a landmark year for RIBA as we mark 60 years of our Awards and the impact of past winners on society. Throughout May, we’ll be announcing our Regional Award winners at ceremonies across the UK. ➡️ Find and join a regional ceremony near you: ow.ly/w0Tl50YVGFq

🏅 Renowned Irish architect, educator and writer Níall McLaughlin has been awarded the Royal Gold Medal 2026. Our new film explores his work, philosophy, and approach to light, space, and place. ➡️ Watch now: ow.ly/Yi4350YSJsf #RoyalGoldMedal

Delivered by leading experts, our refreshed webinar series provides insights into key aspects of the UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard, along with practical guidance on how to implement it successfully across real projects. ➡️ Register today: ow.ly/y7mT50YIbAY

Our Principal Designer webinar series offers practitioners the essential skills to demonstrate understanding and competence in the Principal Designer role under CDM and the Building Regulations. ➡️ Reserve your place: ow.ly/lA1g50YLeyJ

An interesting start to April Fool’s Day. Invited onto BBC Radio Surrey breakfast show at 07.10 to talk about the problems of wind caused by new towers in Woking town centre. Went down a storm.

My interview for the Los Angeles Script Awards m.youtube.com/watch?v=6KgwK8…

Neuroscience and cognitive science are playing an ever-important role in the way visualisations bridge the gap between human perception and architectural intention, speakers explained at our webinar sponsored by Lumion ow.ly/iJrS50YxsKO

British Standards to know in 2026: an architect’s guide ⬇️ Discover essential British Standards for architects, highlighting crucial fire safety requirements and updates: ow.ly/6ySx50YxwpP

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…