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The Architectural Association is founded in London

When
1847
Where
Lyons Inn Hall
Episodes
1

The Architectural Association School of Architecture was founded in London in 1847 as an alternative to traditional apprenticeship training for young architects. The first formal meeting under this name occurred in May 1847 at Lyons Inn Hall following a merger with the Association of Architectural Draughtsmen.

Episodes

  1. May 1847 · Lyons Inn HallFirst Formal Meeting

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

Background and detail

Background. Prior to its establishment, young architects were typically trained through apprenticeships to established professionals. The Architectural Association emerged as a distinct alternative to this customary practice, aiming to provide a different educational framework for aspiring architects in London.

Founding. The organization was formed through a merger with the Association of Architectural Draughtsmen. The first formal meeting under the name of the Architectural Association took place in May 1847 at Lyons Inn Hall in London, marking the official start of the institution.

Legacy. The Architectural Association is recognized as the oldest private school of architecture in the United Kingdom. It remained the only independent architecture school in the UK until the London School of Architecture was founded in 2015.

Sources

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

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