Royal Society of Architects in Wales

Tracing its origins back to the late 19^th century, the Royal Society of Architects in Wales (RSAW) was granted the Royal prefix in 1994 and represents and supports around 600 Chartered Members of our parent body, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), who live and work in Wales.

RSAW strives to be an authoritative information source able to represent the voice of the architectural profession in Wales, bringing influence to bear on Welsh Government and related agencies.

With a staff team based in Cardiff and members in four branches, we promote the value of good design through awards schemes, exhibitions, festivals and conferences, regularly working in partnership with other professional bodies and Welsh national organisations. We connect with leading figures in the political and creative arenas through our Honorary Member programme. 

Banner image: Pen Y Common by Nidus Architects and Rural Office. RSAW Welsh Architecture Award 2023, RSAW Welsh Architecture Building of the Year Award 2023, RSAW Welsh Architecture Conservation Award 2023 and RSAW Welsh Architecture Small Project of the Year Award 2023

Elinor Weekley, Director

Thomas Webb, Regional Engagement Partner

Bethan Proctor, Regional Engagement Partner

The elected honorary officers of the RSAW Council set the priorities for each year.

RSAW Council 2022/23 Honorary officers:

Gavin Traylor, Immediate Past President

Dan Benham, President

There are four branches in Wales - each arranges regional activities for members.

Design Circle - RSAW South

For more information on Design Circle, please contact the branch chair:

• Cosmin Dumitru 
• Priit Jurimae, Honorary Secretary
• Michael Carruthers, Honorary Treasurer 
• Jonny Campbell, Social Media and Engagement Officer
• Cosmin Dumitru, Engagement and Publicity Officer

Mid Wales Branch

For more information on the Mid Wales branch, please contact one of branch representatives:

• Richard Lewis, Branch Chair and Honorary Secretary
• Geraint Roberts, Honorary Treasurer 

North Wales Society of Architects

For more information on the North Wales Society of Architects, please contact the President:

• David Hughes
• Derwyn Owen - Honorary Secretary
• Andrew Kelly, Honorary Treasurer  

West Wales Branch

For more information on the West Wales branch, please contact the branch chair:

• Michael Bool 
  or either of the branch representatives:
• Huw Griffiths, Honorary Treasurer
• Nicole Jones, Honorary Secretary