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The UK’s regulator of architects

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Workplace Culture

New research into the workplace culture experienced by architects

International Routes to UK Registration

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ARB’s Strategy 2022-26

Read about our ambitious five-year strategy to modernise regulation of architects.

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Information for
Architects
and those wanting to Register

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The Register of
Architects

ARB was established by Parliament in 1997 to regulate the architects’ profession in the UK.

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Public

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Information for
Students

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Information for
International Architects

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Information for
Schools of Architecture

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Information for
Architects
and those wanting to Register

The Register
of Architects

Information for the
Public

Information for
Students

Information for
Schools of Architecture

Information for
International Architects