Simon Allford will be the RIBA’s next President and Gavin Traylor the next RSAW President.
RIBA writes:
The role of RIBA President was established in 1835 and is the highest elected position in UK architecture. The President chairs RIBA Council, which acts as the representative body for the membership.
Speaking today, Simon Allford said:
“It is a privilege to have been elected and I look forward to working with members, Council, Board and staff to create a leaner, more open, productive, engaged and reinvigorated RIBA.
We need an institute of ideas with architecture front and centre, hosting debates, lectures and exhibitions reflecting changing cultural and practice contexts. We need an institute that celebrates and promotes members’ work at home and worldwide. We need an institute that is a practice friend, enabling members to share ideas about best ways of working, using today’s technology to help advance architecture for the benefit of society – our Charter obligation.
I am committed to the ‘House of Architecture @ RIBA’, an online and physical entity capable of forming alliances with clients, consultants and contractors to influence government over procurement and education, while also helping us to address global climate change and architecture’s pivotal role in a post-pandemic world.”
RSAW Presidency
… Gavin Traylor is elected unopposed…
Speaking today, Gavin Traylor said:
“I am incredibly honoured to have the opportunity to represent all architects in Wales and am looking forward to taking a seat on RIBA Council during my term as RSAW President (2021-23).
These are challenging times and it is important that we stand together as a profession and truly engage with our members across all the nations and regions.
Where there are challenges, there will be opportunities and I intend to fully engage with colleagues at RSAW and RIBA for the betterment of our profession. I also wish to acknowledge those members who supported my nomination, diolch yn fawr.”
