RSAW Annual Conference 2024

Join us for this year’s RSAW Annual Conference on Thursday 28th November at Cornerstone, Cardiff, where we will explore the theme ‘Architecture: Beyond the Aesthetics’.

By looking beyond the cosmetic merits of architecture, the day’s programme will examine its vital role in how people feel about the places they live, work and socialise. The aim of the conference is to unpick how carefully considered architecture is pivotal for the public good.

We will hear about how we can preserve our local heritage and make it accessible for the public to enjoy and learn from. We will also consider the importance of retrofit in ensuring that our built environment is developed sensitively: keeping hold of buildings that can be reused while adding new elements and services to make them appropriate for the 21st century.

The programme includes case studies from Wales, England and Ireland which consider placemaking, community projects driven by the public themselves, retrofitted public spaces and buildings and RIBA Award-winning buildings.

Tea and Coffee in Jane Hodge Hall

09.30 Registration

10.00 Welcome and introductions - Dan Benham, RSAW President

10.10 Chairs address - Ewan Jones, Partner, Grimshaws

10.30 The Placemaking Wales Charter - Jen Heal, Deputy Chief Executive, DCfW

11.00 Coffee break

11.30 Swansea Regeneration project Coppr Bay, Councillor Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration, Events and Tourism at Swansea Council

12.00 Haverhub - A community in need of Regeneration, Gitti Coats, Project Direct, Haverhub and Michael Bool, Architect, Oochitecture

12.30 Lunch

13.35 Warwick Community Hall, Camilla Finlay, Director, Clews Architects

14.05 Kinsale Library, retrofit to benefit the public - Billy Smith, Architect, Cork County Council

14.40 Beachwood Village and other case studies - CZWG Architects

15.10 Coffee break

15.30 Plas Hendy Stable Block, Clare and Ben Priest, Architects, Studio Brassica

16.00 Inspiration Hour, Hope Street - Paul Bulkeley, Design Director, Snug Architects

17.00 Closing words

17.10 - Close and drinks reception

Attendance at the RSAW Annual Conference 2024 is equivalent to 7 hours of CPD covering the following topics:

Tickets *Early bird member discount: £99 + VAT*

RSAW/ RIBA Members: £125 + VAT

Non-members: £185 + VAT

Student/Retired: £60 + VAT

Chartered Practice Group Discount

For groups between 3-5 delegates, please apply 5% discount

For groups of 6 or more delegates, please apply 10%

For reduced RIBA membership fee rate and chartered practice group discount codes contact [email protected] .

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cornerstone, Charles Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom