The Royal Society of Architects in Wales/ Cymdeithas Frenhinol Penseiri yng Nghymru (RSAW) is constituted as the regional organisation of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in Wales.

Our mission is to promote architecture and the work of architects to potential clients, policy makers and the general public. The RSAW is governed by a council drawn from the whole membership working within a wider framework set by the RIBA.

 

 

 

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Architectural trip to Snowdonia led by project architect Ray Hole from Ray Hole Architects - Thu 30 July 2009

The Hafod Eyri visitor centre on the top of Snowdon has finally opened to much with much excitement and acclaim. Organised by the RSAW, this trip to the summit will be led by the project architect, Ray Hole, who will talk about the architectural challenges and how these were overcome. Ray is a truly enjoyable and inspirational speaker who will reveal how the "highest slum in Wales" has became the new Hafod Eyri visitor centre.

CPD points available for attending. Cost: £20 per person (guest and families welcome).

To book, or for more information on the trip, please contact Amy Smith |t: 02920 22 89 87.

RIBA Special General Meeting, 15 July 2009

A Special General Meeting of the Chartered Members of the RIBA has been convened to consider revisions to the Byelaws. This meeting will take place at the RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD on 15 July 2009 at 2.00pm.

Details of the proposed changes are below and voting papers can be downloaded from this website|. 

 

 

RIBA Awards 2009

Ruthin Craft Centre, Ruthin, Denbighshire LL15 1BB by Sergison Bates Architects and Penderyn Distillery, Penderyn CF44 0SX by David Archer Architects have both won RIBA Awards 2009. The winners were announced on 21 May 2009 by Jane Davidson AM, Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing and Pierre Wassenaar, Vice-President of the RSAW.

These two schemes are amongst 103 winners |across the UK and Europe winning awards for architectural excellence. 

The six shortlisted schemes can be seen here|.

New RSAW newsletter - Penseiri

We're pleased to bring you the new RSAW newsletter, Penseiri, which will be produced on a quarterly basis. Download the Spring 2009 issue here:

RSAW CPD 2009 programme

Details of the RSAW CPD 2009 programme are now available to download:  

Please contact the RSAW office |for further details. 

RSAW News and events ebulletin

If you'd like to receive the RSAW Fortnightly ebulletin of news and events, please contact the RSAW office|. 

Conference 2008: Green Wales - creating a sustainable European nation

Jane Davidson AM for Environment, Sustainability and Housing gave the keynote address at the RSAW conference on 20 November 2008, outlining how the Welsh Assembly Government are moving towards a leaner, cleaner and greener Wales.

Download the speech here:

 

About the RSAW

Local activities in Wales are co-ordinated by four branches|, while all-Wales activities are administered by a small team of full-time staff based in Cardiff. 

The activities of the RSAW include:

• liaison with the Welsh Assembly Government, local authorities, public agencies and the voluntary sector
• the Clients Service (free information to the public on selecting and working with architects)
• annual RIBA Awards programme in Wales
• annual Conference and Spring School
• publication of Touchstone - the magazine for architecture in Wales
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - delivered through the RSAW office and local branches

 

RSAW, 4 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9LJ
T 029 2022 8987, F 029 2023 0030, E rsaw@inst.riba.org|