RIBA EUROPE

RIBA EUROPE as part of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) will be represented by Nathalie Rozencwajg & Waldemar Koehler at the British Architecture & Engineering Exhibition in Paris on the 22nd & 23rd January 2025. Nathalie will be delivering a presentation about #innovation in the field of #architecture. All interested are invited to join the event and discover the best of British architecture and engineering at at the Ambassador’s Residence. Please use the link below for the registration before Wednesday 15th January 2025. https://lnkd.in/erM_dJwm Please watch for further events with participation or organised by RIBA EUROPE #team Emma England, Chloe Sadler, Fatima Grand RIBA ARB SAR/MSA, Therezia Sloet tot Everlo, Nathalie Rozencwajg, Thomas Vonier FAIA RIBA, Fernando Navarro Bidegain, Rebecca Halstead, David Wylde Architect, Carla Cabrera Fernández, Jacopo Franchini, Bismark Okuta Bartels, João Bravo da Costa, Teymur Osmanov.

Still under the impression of the very succesfull presence of RIBA at The London Stand at MIPIM. I was lucky to get my colleauges Belinda Irlam-Mowbray Hon FRIBA, FRSA, Emma England, Jack Pringle PPRIBA and Muyiwa Oki PRIBA together for a few seconds to take a photograph during the busy days at our stand. It's been a great honour for me to represent RIBA EUROPE at this amazing event and being part of the #London Team. This is the result of the hard work of the entire RIBA EUROPE team, the support of the RIBA Headquerters and the #European members. Many thanks to Chloe Sadler, Fatima Grand RIBA ARB SAR/MSA, Thomas Vonier FAIA RIBA, Fernando Navarro Bidegain, Rebecca Halstead, Nathalie Rozencwajg, Bismark Okuta Bartels, David Wylde, Carla Cabrera Fernández, João Bravo da Costa, Teymur Osmanov, Jacopo Franchini, Theresia Sloet tot Everlo, Mariam Menabde, Daniel Nowak, Adam Pieńkowski, Anurag Bhattacharya, RIBA SBA COA.

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Our favourite postcards from #InternationalWomensDay 💌 💭🌆 In celebration of #IWD2025, the British Embassy supported an event that platforms a concept close to Denmark: design, with a value our nations champion: equality of women and girls. The event included a workshop with girls and a design experts panel to question: how can we design cities that are inclusive for women and girls? Led by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), members of the design community from both Denmark and the UK took part in a lively panel discussion 🎙️ at the 25hours Hotels in Copenhagen. The panel explored how to create spaces that reflect the needs of all citizens. We heard poignant remarks from panellists on #IWD2025, specifically, the need for the inclusion of women and girls in design —historically an afterthought despite making up half of the population. 🤝 A special thank you to panellists Abigail Gaines from Make Space for Girls (UK), Yalda Pilehchian from Henning Larsen & Ramboll, and Mads Birgens from Cobe. #womensrights #girlpower #sustainablecities #architecture #design

Last Friday, to mark International Women’s Day, RIBA EUROPE hosted a day of discussions and engagement focused on designing more inclusive urban spaces for young women and teenage girls. The day began with an interactive workshop led by Rebecca Halstead (Echo Architects) and Abigail Gaines (Make Space for Girls), where 30 teenage girls shared their experiences and ideas about urban play spaces. The conversations were open, honest, and full of energy - emphasising the need for safe, welcoming, and inclusive public spaces that truly reflect young people’s needs. Later that evening, the discussion continued with a wonderful panel on designing urban spaces with young women and girls in mind. Thank you to our inspiring panelists - Abigail Gaines (Make Space for Girls), Yalda Pilehchian (Ramboll), and Mads Birgens (Cobe) - for providing such an insightful dialogue. A highlight of the panel was showcasing the work created by the girls during the morning workshop, ensuring their voices were heard by architects, urban designers, and planners. A huge thank you to Waldemar Koehler, Fatima Grand RIBA ARB SAR/MSA, Rebecca Halstead and the RIBA EUROPE team for bringing this event to life.  Special thanks to Andrea Pražienková for capturing the day, and to the British Embassy Copenhagen for sponsoring this initiative. As part of RIBA EUROPE, we remain dedicated to championing architectural excellence and inspiring the next generation of architects through education, engagement, and community support. For more information on upcoming events and initiatives, follow us here on LinkedIn. This event was recorded and will be available to watch shortly. 📸 Images by Andrea Pražienková.

On Friday we ran a workshop with 30 teenage girls in Copenhagen, where we explored their thoughts on parks and urban play spaces. The session was all about listening to the voices of those who truly matter—the girls who are so often left out of the conversation when it comes to designing parks and public spaces. The girls shared powerful insights about what they need from urban environments. From the importance of safety and soft natural lighting to their desire for spaces to sit, socialise, and connect with nature, they showed us that teenage girls are the experts on what works (and what doesn’t!) in their communities. There were common themes that we have in the UK including concerns regarding safety and the need for well maintained (single sex) toilets. And also social spaces where they can hangout, socialise and play including: -A range of social seating -Climbing equipment to hang out high -Swings -Circular (wide) paths -Zones -Trampolines -Hammocks/nets -Motion lighting/warm ambient lighting -Nature always emerges as key - play/social spaces in natural areas with colour and calmness. Interesting views for ‘natural grass’ as opposed to fake grass or other flooring materials and also that ‘modern architecture and design can sometimes be overwhelming’. Engagement with young people matters. We need to hear from teenage girls, consider how they use or avoid spaces, and start creating places that truly work for everyone. In the evening we shared the views and ideas of the girls with a range of architects, developers, designers and interested parties - some great conversations. Thank you to Rebecca Halstead of Echo Architecture for arranging the event for RIBA EUROPE supported by the British Embassy Copenhagen Yalda Pilehchian - Ramboll Mads Birgens - Cobe

Such a privilege to hear the views and d experiences of teenage girls in Copenhagen at an engagement session this morning. From initial thoughts of ‘parks are for everyone’ they soon started to share experiences that perhaps this isn’t currently the case, especially for teenage girls. Some key things emerging have similarities and common themes to those we are hearing from teenage girls in the UK. Thanks Rebecca Halstead of Echo Architects for organising this. RIBA EUROPE British Embassy Copenhagen

Teenage Girls in Urban Play Spaces: A Copenhagen Workshop This morning, on behalf of RIBA EUROPE and Echo Architects I had the privilege of undertaking an incredible workshop with the amazing Abigail Gaines from Make Space for Girls this session brought together 30 teenage girls to share their experiences and ideas about parks and urban play spaces. The discussions were open, honest, and full of energy—these girls were eager to voice their needs and aspirations for public spaces that truly work for them. Key takeaways from the session: Safety: Parks generally felt safe during the day but not at night. Lighting: A preference for soft, natural lighting—not overly bright artificial lights. Socialising: A place to sit, hang, socialise with friends Nature: A desire for greenery, soft colors, and natural materials (definitely not metal!). Swings, swings, swings: A clear favorite among all play elements! Toilets: More public toilets are needed, but they must be clean and gendered. Workshops like this highlight the importance of listening to young people in urban design. By actively incorporating their voices, we can create parks and public spaces that feel welcoming and safe for everyone. A huge thank you to Make Space for Girls for their brilliant advocacy and to the British Embassy Copenhagen and RIBA EUROPE for sponsoring this initiative. Let’s keep the conversation going! #UrbanDesign #InclusiveCities #MakeSpaceForGirls #PublicSpaces #CommunityEngagement #EchoArchitects #RIBAEurope #BritishEmbassyCopenhagen

🌍Calling all RIBA members attending #MIPIM 2025! Join us at the RIBA Reception at the The London Stand at MIPIM 📍 Wednesday 12 March | 5pm – 7pm Come together to celebrate the vital role that architects play in delivering high-quality, sustainable buildings across the globe. Connect with fellow members, meet some of our RIBA Chartered Practices exhibiting at #MIPIM, and hear from: Jack Pringle PPRIBA, Chair of the Board, RIBA Bill Webb CEO / Architect, Able Partners Monika Bik, Planning Advisor, Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning Oman 📌 Spaces are limited – register now to secure your place in the link below. We look forward to seeing you there! https://lnkd.in/dtgQV4Na #RIBAatMIPIM #SustainableArchitecture #MIPIM2025 #ArchitectureForChange

🚨 A Few More Tickets Just Released! 🚨 Exciting news! We've just released a handful of extra tickets for our RIBA EUROPE event in Copenhagen on 7th March 2025. If you’d like to join us, secure your spot via the link below! https://lnkd.in/dJ8kBiSU We can’t wait to see you there!