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The Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects is a ‘modern company’ having been founded in 1984 when, during the 150th Anniversary celebrations of the Granting of the Royal Charter by King William IV to the RIBA, several architects decided to form a Livery Company to represent the profession, alongside those formed by other professions. A Company was formed and after four years intensive work, was able to petition the Court of Aldermen for Livery status, which was granted on 13th September 1988. The Royal Charter was granted on the 10th September 2019 and formally presented by His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester KG, GCVO, GCStJ on the 18th February 2020 at the Royal Charter Banquet held at The Mansion House.

The Letters Patent confirming the grant were presented to the Company by the Rt Hon The Lord Mayor, Sir Christopher Collett GBE at a ceremony at the Mansion House on 21st November 1988 and the Company became the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects and 98th in precedence in the Livery. It’s logo and centrepiece of its coat of arms is Temple Bar, which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1672. Membership of the Company as a Freeman or Liveryman is open to all architects and to those who are committed to the promotion of architecture and the built environment.

Students are welcomed as members and are indentured to a member of the Company, who will act as a mentor through their years of training. This ancient concept of pupillage is of increasing relevance today.