Royal Institute of British Architects certificate frame

Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Certificate Frame

Achieving RIBA membership is a landmark moment in any architect’s career — a formal recognition of rigorous training, professional dedication, and creative excellence. This handcrafted certificate frame has been carefully designed to honour that achievement, presenting your RIBA certificate in a manner worthy of the distinction it represents.

Craftsmanship and Construction

Each frame is individually handmade using traditional framing techniques, ensuring a quality of finish that mass-produced alternatives simply cannot match. The frame is glazed with anti-glare styrene, which reduces the damaging effects of UV light whilst allowing your certificate to be viewed clearly from any angle, free from distracting reflections. The backing board is fully removable, making insertion of your certificate straightforward, and the overall construction is built to last.

Your Choice of Frame

Three distinct moulding styles are available, allowing you to select the finish that best suits your professional environment or personal taste:

• Black and Gold — a classic, formal combination that commands attention in any office or consulting space

• Teak and Gold — a warmer, richly traditional finish with a timeless character

• Contemporary — a clean, modern style that sits beautifully in contemporary interiors

Your frame also displays a plaque engraved with Royal Institute of British Architects.

A Proud Institution with a Remarkable History

Founded in 1834 as the Institute of British Architects in London, RIBA received its Royal Charter in 1837 and has stood at the heart of British architectural life ever since. Its headquarters at 66 Portland Place in Marylebone, Central London — an Art Deco masterpiece designed by George Grey Wornum — was officially opened on 8 November 1934 by King George V and Queen Mary, making the building itself a celebrated work of British architecture. Granted Grade II* listed status in 1970, the building today houses RIBA’s architecture galleries, its world-renowned library (one of the three largest architectural libraries in the world and the largest in Europe), a bookshop, and more. With a membership of over 40,000 professionals, RIBA continues to shape the built environment and champion architectural excellence across the UK and internationally.

Display Your Achievement with Pride

Your RIBA certificate represents years of study, perseverance, and professional commitment. Don’t let it sit in a drawer — give it the presentation it deserves. Order your handcrafted RIBA certificate frame today and display your qualification with the confidence and distinction it has earned.