RIBA's bar under Global Talent rewards a long view: completed work, recognition by peers, exhibitions, monographs. We help you show it cleanly.
| Route | Global Talent, Architecture |
| Endorser | Royal Institute of British Architects |
| Track | Talent (recognised) · Promise (emerging) |
| Mandatory | 3 referees · personal statement · CV · evidence portfolio |
| Evidence pillars | Media recognition · Awards · Publications & exhibitions |
| Time horizon | 5 years for media & awards · 3 years for some publications |
RIBA rewards architects whose work has materially shaped the discipline: built scale, cultural significance, external review.
A glance at the kinds of work the RIBA panel recognises, across scale, typology and authorship.
If your practice resembles any of these, you're worth assessing properly.
Award-shortlisted built schemes with named role. Even one international shortlist usually unlocks the case.
Featured in international architectural press in the last 5 years. We turn coverage into evidence.
Biennale participants, monograph authors, gallery-shown architects. RIBA values curatorial work.
Honest fees, fixed at the start.
Free test & human review.
Three signals · deterministic · PDF in 24h.
Senior solicitor session, written strategy.
Stage 1 + Stage 2 + up to 3 dependants.
Send us a brief message, we'll come back within one working day.
Eight minutes. Branches by track, then walks through the three evidence pillars.
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