Frequently Asked Questions

The Architectural Review is a monthly magazine boasting the most thoughtful, well-respected and critical vision of contemporary global architecture on the market. First published in 1896, this English language publication is read and enjoyed in over 130 countries and remains unrivalled as a stimulating source of ideas and inspiration for the professional architect.

The latest price offers can be found on our subscription order form. Any discount displayed is the saving off the cover price.  Please note that if subscribing from outside the UK and you choose to pay by credit card, your payment will be processed in UK £ Sterling at a recent rate of exchange – which may therefore be different to the £ Sterling published price.

The subscription price includes delivery to your office or home address (plus taxes where applicable).

Direct debit is a continuous payment method available in the UK and eliminates the need for you to remember to renew your subscription each year.  You will be in complete control of your subscription and you have the option to pay quarterly or six-monthly as well as annually to help spread the cost of your subscription over the year.

All the information you provide is encrypted (scrambled) using the industry standard SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology so that when you submit your order from the online form to our computer, nothing can be read as it travels down the secure line. Your details are then applied to our subscription system, which resides in a completely separate, unlinked area away from our internet pages.

Yes, we can arrange for you to be sent an invoice. Please call 0844 848 8859 (UK) or +44 1858 438804 (international) and quote your Priority Code "ARTS".
Can I order a subscription for delivery to an address outside the UK?
Yes.  But as the magazine is dispatched from the UK, the subscription price is higher to cover the additional delivery costs.  The latest overseas prices can be found on the subscription order form.

We accept cheque payments in most currencies.  If paying by credit card, your payment will be processed in UK £ Sterling at a recent rate of exchange – which may therefore be different to the £ Sterling published price.  Please contact our print subscription customer services for other payment queries.

Yes, but if ordering online, you must complete a separate order for each magazine subscription you require.  Alternatively please place your order via phone, email, fax or post.

Yes, we do offer discounts for organisations who order multiple copies. Please contact our print subscription customer services for more details.

If you place your order online, an email acknowledgement will be sent to you almost immediately after you submit your order.  This will confirm the details of the address to which the issues will be sent, your 10 digit subscriber number together with details of when your subscription will start and end.  Should you not receive your acknowledgement within 24 hours, please contact our print subscription customer services

Your order acknowledgement will confirm details of the first issue you will be sent.  This is normally within 14 days of placing your order.

We use the personal information you provide such as your name, address, email address and credit card details to process your subscription order.  We may also ask you about your profile and interest areas, and whether you are interested in receiving details of other services provided by Emap (the publisher of AR) and/or those of third parties which may be of interest to you. For information about Emap’s privacy policy please click here

Yes.  If you place your order online you can choose if you’d like us to send an electronic gift card to your friend/colleague – this can be sent immediately or on a date of your choice. If you place your order over the phone, via fax, email or post, we will send you a card and envelope in your order acknowledgement letter so you can write a personal message and send it on to the recipient.

You can renew online by logging in here.  You will need to have your 10 digit subscriber number to access your account – this is used to identify both you and your subscription.

Alternatively we will send you a subscription renewal notification before the end of your subscription either via email or mail – or you may receive a telephone call.  Simply complete the form and send us the appropriate payment.  Or you can renew directly via phone, email, fax or post.

You can check your subscription details online by logging in here. You will need to have your 10 digit subscriber number to access your account – this is used to identify both you and your subscription.  Alternatively please contact print subscription customer services.

You can change your address online by logging in here.  You will need to have your 10 digit subscriber number to access your account – this is used to identify both you and your subscription.  Alternatively please contact us via phone, email, fax or post.

Simply contact our print subscription customer services and they will check we have your correct address details and arrange for a replacement copy to be sent to you.

Simply contact our print subscription customer services and they will arrange for a replacement copy to be sent to you.

Your subscriber number is a 10 digit number that is used to identify both you and your subscription. It can be found on any email or written correspondence that we have sent you or on the wrapper/label on your subscription copy.  If you cannot find it, please contact print subscription customer services.

If for any reason you wish to cancel your subscription, a refund can be given for all un-mailed issues. Please contact our print subscription customer services.

For prices and availability, please contact our print subscription customer services.

Phone:  call the subscription hotline on 0844 848 8859 or +44 (0)1858 438804 if calling from outside the UK.  Lines are open Monday to Friday (8.00am – 9.30pm) and Saturday (8.00am to 4pm) GMT.