Profession rallies to support Ukrainian architects
By Elizabeth Hopkirk2022-03-10T07:00:00
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Momentum is building across the profession as individual architects and practices offer help to fleeing Ukrainian architects and architecture students.
Former RIBA president Ben Derbyshire backed Chris Williamson’s call to arms, which was reported in Building Design on Tuesday, with Derbyshire revealing that he had also written to his successor Simon Allford urging the RIBA to help.
Williamson said he would offer placements at his practice, Weston Williamson & Partners, and spare rooms in his home to Ukrainian architecture students who want to continue their studies. He urged others who were able to do the same.
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