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The Society's premises were designed and build by Robert and James Adam. The building has been extended and altered over the years. \nRecords concerned with the Society's building in John Adam Street from its design and construction by the Adam Brothers and including correspondence papers, notes, leases and other legal documents, administration, management, alteration and repair of the building

Correspondence and minutes about the Accommodation and library Committees concerned with generating public interest in the Society and the re-organisation of the House.

The first meeting of the House Committee took place on 1 December 1977. Its objectives were to identify possible improvements to the public rooms; improve the staff accommodation; and maximise the benefits to the Society of all its available space in John Adam Street and Adam Street whether used by the Society for its own purposes or sub-let to tenants.\n\nThe House Committee changed its name to the House Panel, this title was first used in the minutes of the 28th November 1988.

Various House Committees were set up at different times to look at the building, its use, function, administration and management.\nRecords include minutes of House committees and correspondence and papers. Later material can be found with AD.MA/300

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Image used to illustrate lecture text for 'Representation in building' by Steven Groak, held at the RSA, 18/2/1998. Photograph supplied by Steven Groak and Ove Arup and Partners

In 1992 the RSA North West Region established The Howorth Medal for Enterprise and Innovation in recognition of Dr High Worth's outstanding contributions to life and industry.
Initially, the medal was awarded for a distinguished contribution to industrial or technological achievement. More recently the score of the award was broadened to cover many fields of human endeavour by those whose professional career has been general concentrated in the area.

Previous winners included:
1993 - Professor Robert J Stone
1994 - Dr Tony Bastock
1995 - Professor David J Sandoz
1996 - Professor Tom Kilburn
1997 - John R Newton
1999 - Professor Robert J Stone

Received the Albert Medal in 1931 'in grateful appreciation of his Presidency of the Society since 1911'