Main image: Matt Gibberd & Albert Hill, co-founders of The Modern House
RIBA recognises estate agency founders for their ‘significant contribution to architecture’
Matt Gibberd and Albert Hill, who founded design-led estate agencies The Modern House and Inigo, have been named as RIBA Honorary Fellows for 2023, alongside ten other leading lights of the built environment including Dame Judith Hackett.
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