Architect and co-founder of Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, Simon Allford, has been elected to become the next president of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Allford, who won 58 per cent of the vote, will serve as RIBA president from 1 September 2021 and hold the position for two years ? replacing current president Alan Jones.
Speaking today, Allford revealed he wants to create "a leaner, more open, productive, engaged and reinvigorated Royal Institute of British Architects" and will prioritise addressing "global climate change and architecture's pivotal role in a post-pandemic world".
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Alongside heading up Stirling Prize-winning studio Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM), Allford is a trustee of the London School of Architecture and visiting professor at Harvard. Voter turnout was only 13.2 per cent
He was elected ahead of architects Sumita Singha, Valeria Passetti, Nick Moss and Jude Barber, and will be known as president elect from 1 September of this year until he becomes president.
This year marked the first time that all RIBA members had the opportunity to vote for the RIBA president, including students. However, the overall turnout was only 13.2 per cent.
As president, Allford will the chair the RIBA Council and be responsible for the development and finances of the institute.
AHMM won the Stirling Prize for Burntwood School in 2015
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