The Society of Architectural
Historians of Great Britain
The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain brings together all those with an interest in the history of the built environment – academics, architects, heritage experts and the wider public. As the leading body in the field, we believe that appreciation of architectural history plays a vital role in understanding our culture, past and present. With the help of our members, we publish new research, organise a broad range of events, provide educational opportunities and advance the understanding of the built histories of all periods and places, in Britain and beyond.
“With a wide remit and a diverse membership, we are open to everyone with an interest in the built environment, wherever they come from and whatever their area. As the leading body in the area, this inclusive mandate is reflected across all our funding and educational support, publications, events and awards. ”
Swedophilia: Ethic or Aesthetic? Oliver Cox, Michael Ventris and the Lure of Swedish Architecture in Post-War Britain
For our December seminar, we will be joined by Otto Saumarez Smith, assistant professor of art history at Warwick University and the author of Boom Cities, Architect Planners and the Politics of Radical Urban Renewal in 1960s Britain.
Looking Back, Looking Forward: the Work and Legacy of Mark Girouard
The event “Looking Back, Looking Forward: the Work and Legacy of Mark Girouard” held on 26 October 2024 at The Courtauld Institute of Art, celebrated the life and contribution of renowned architectural historian Mark Girouard.
The Girouard Fund for Publications
The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain is very proud to announce the establishment of a new fund for publications, in memory of Mark Girouard (1931-2022).