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24/07/2014

RIBA Elect New President

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has elected a new President.

Jane Duncan will begin the new post on 1 September and will take over from Steven Hodder.

Jane Duncan will be the 75th RIBA President.

Jane is director of Jane Duncan Architects, an award winning practice of 16 architects and interior designers based in Buckinghamshire. Established in 1992, Jane Duncan Architects undertakes a mixture of high-end residential, sports, leisure, commercial and community projects. These vary from sustainable contemporary to traditional and listed buildings.

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She said: "I am delighted to be elected and to have the mandate from RIBA members to undertake my election pledges on improving pride, fees and diversity within the architecture profession. Over the next year I will be working hard to support Stephen Hodder and visiting and talking to members and staff across the UK."

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