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First Formal Meeting

When
May 1847
Where
Lyons Inn Hall
Part of
The Architectural Association is founded in London

The first formal meeting under the name of the Architectural Association occurred in May 1847 at Lyons Inn Hall, London, following a merger.

This event marked the transition from the Association of Architectural Draughtsmen to the Architectural Association. The meeting established the organization's identity as an alternative to traditional apprenticeship training for young architects.

Sources

  1. Architectural Association School of Architecture Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-25

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