Royal Society of Architects in Wales

Summary

The Royal Society of Architects in Wales (RSAW) is the Wales region of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The society was granted Royal status by the Privy Council in 1994.

It is based in Cardiff, with four branches throughout Wales; Design Circle (RSAW South), Mid Wales Branch, North Wales Society of Architects and West Wales Branch.[1] In 2007 the Society represented around 800 architects in Wales.[2]

RSAW regularly organises competitions to highlight good architecture in Wales. In 2012 it held a competition entitled ReDesigning the Terrace, with the 12 shortlisted entries displayed at its conference in December 2012.[3]

Recent presidents edit

  • 1977-1979: Dale Owen[4]
  • ? Maureen Kelly Owen[5]
  • 2003–2005: Ruth Reed[6]
  • 2005–2007: Jonathan Adams[7]
  • 2007–2009: Gareth Scourfield [2]
  • 2009–2011: Pierre Wassenaar [8]
  • 2011–2013: Andrew Sutton [9]
  • 2013–2015: Dan Benham [10]
  • 2015–2017: Robert Firth
  • 2017–2019: Carolyn Merrifield
  • 2019–2021 : Ryan Stuckey
  • 2021–2023 : Gavin Traylor
  • 2023–  : Dan Benham

References edit

  1. ^ "Welcome to the Royal Society of Architects in Wales". RIBA. Retrieved 23 May 2012.
  2. ^ a b "RSAW have appointed". Architects' Journal. 11 October 2007. Retrieved 23 May 2012.
  3. ^ Cate St Hill, "Shortlist revealed for RSAW Welsh Terrace competition", Building Design, 12 December 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
  4. ^ Powell, Kenneth (28 November 1997). "Obituary: Dale Owen". The Independent. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Assembly building may be ditched". BBC. 23 May 2000. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Ruth Reed becomes first female President of the Royal Institute of British Architects" (press release), R.I.B.A., 31 August 2009. "has served the profession most notably as President of the Royal Society of Architects in Wales (2003–2005) and as RIBA Vice President of Membership (2005–2007)."
  7. ^ Peter Finch Archive
  8. ^ Sion Barry, "Royal Society of Architects in Wales has new president", WalesOnline, 30 September 2009. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
  9. ^ RIBA Council membership 2011-12
  10. ^ "Wonders & blunders with Dan Benham". Building. 28 April 2013.

External links edit

Official website