Becoming a RIBA Chartered Practice and What It Means for Our Clients
BLOG POST THREE: Becoming a RIBA Chartered Practice and What It Means for Our Clients
I’m pleased to announce that Pont + Wils Architects is now a RIBA Chartered Practice, marking a milestone after five years of delivering architectural projects across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, South Oxfordshire, Surrey, and West London. This achievement is more than a recognition of our work; it offers tangible benefits for homeowners and developers seeking a trusted architect for their projects.
Becoming a RIBA Chartered Practice requires meeting the highest standards of professionalism, client care, and competence. It involves ongoing professional development, rigorous quality management, ethical practice, and clear communication. For clients, this guarantees that projects; from the first concept sketch to completion; are handled by qualified, accountable professionals.
In addition, I am registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB), the statutory regulator for architects in the UK. Only ARB-registered architects can legally use the title “architect,” ensuring that clients engage a professional who has the necessary qualifications, professional standards, and insurance.
Working with a RIBA Chartered Practice and ARB-registered architect provides clear advantages:
Commitment to quality: Projects are designed and delivered to nationally recognised standards.
Professional accountability: Clear codes of conduct ensure reliable advice, documentation, and decision-making.
Up-to-date expertise: Continuous professional development keeps our knowledge of planning, sustainability, and building regulations current.
Better project outcomes: From planning policy to consultant coordination, an architect can prevent costly mistakes and optimise design potential.
Client protection and transparency: RIBA and ARB frameworks ensure clear appointments, realistic expectations, and transparent fees.
Choosing a RIBA Chartered Practice is about more than a badge—it’s about placing your project in skilled, professional hands, ensuring a smoother, more enjoyable, and successful architectural process.
This milestone reflects the values that have guided Pont + Wils Architects from the start: thoughtful design, careful communication, and a commitment to work that endures.
Pictured above is the old RIBA Chartered Practice Logo in Red and below is the new RIBA Chartered Practice Logo in Black and White.
