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THE GIA DESIGN AWARDS 2024

NOW CLOSED FOR ENTRIES

AWARD CEREMONY ON WEDNESDAY 20th NOVEMBER AT COTTIERS

 

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 UPCOMING EVENTS

Events
GIA Design Awards 2024 Ceremony and Annual Dinner
Nov 20
GIA Design Awards 2024 Ceremony and Annual Dinner

The GIA Design Awards 2024 will be announced at the GIA Annual Dinner on Wednesday 20th November at Cottiers on Hyndland Road.

The winners of the Alexander Thomson Scholarship will also be announced on the night.

The annual GIA Design Awards celebrate the very best architecture being produced within the GIA Chapter or by GIA Chapter Members.

The winners of the Alexander Thomson Scholarship 2024 will also be announced on the night.

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GIA 2024 Fundraiser for the Architects Benevolent Society
Nov 20
GIA 2024 Fundraiser for the Architects Benevolent Society

For many years now, GIA’s chosen charity has been the Architects Benevolent Society, with whom we work through our own W B Whitie Benevolent Fund, and whom we support through the GIA Dinner Raffle.

This year, we have a very special list of prizes since a number of supporters have chosen to donate bespoke artworks.

You can donate here.

The raffle draw will take place during the GIA Annual Dinner on Wednesday 20th November at Cottiers on Hyndland Road.

GIA Council Meeting
Dec 12
GIA Council Meeting

The bi-monthly meeting of the GIA Council where the business of the GIA is discussed.

New and interested members are welcome to attend. Please contact communications@gia.org.uk for details.

 ABOUT GIA

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The Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA)

The largest Chapter in the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS).

With over 1600 members located from Dumfries and Galloway to the islands of Argyll, the chapter covers a diverse membership.

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PAST PROJECTS

Past Projects
Gordon Murray Festschrift
Gordon Murray Festschrift

To commemorate the retirement of Gordon Murray, the GIA produced a festschrift - a collection of essays that celebrate his career and achievements in the field of architecture.

2022 Council Election Hustings
2022 Council Election Hustings

Ahead of the 2022 Council Elections, the GIA and New Glasgow Society co-hosted representatives from each of the political parties standing for election.

Tidal Marker
Tidal Marker

During COP26, the GIA collaborated with the RIAS and its chapters to host a series of travelling tidal markers.

Tidal Routes
Tidal Routes

In collaboration with the RIAS and its chapters, the GIA produced a series of 4 maps that charted rising sea levels, buildings at risk and examples of sustainable architecture across Glasgow.

#CopShopfronts
#CopShopfronts

In 2021 the GIA organised a chapter-wide exhibition asking street-facing architects offices to display their work in relation to sustainable and zero-carbon architecture.

Cop Runs
Cop Runs

In 2021 the GIA organised a series of guided runs around Glasgow in association with John Gilbert Architects.

High Street Planters
High Street Planters

In 2021 the GIA worked with Chonk Studio and GCC to deliver 4 planters along High Street.

GIA Cop-Shop
GIA Cop-Shop

In 2021 the GIA hosted the Cop Shop.

Countdown to COP26
Countdown to COP26

In the run-up to COP26, the GIA held a series of 10 seminars focused on sustainable architecture and design.

Ice Box Challenge
Ice Box Challenge

In collaboration with the Passivhaus Trust and Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, the GIA sponsored and helped judge the Ice Box Challenge in Glasgow.

Hamilton Mausoleum and Keeper's Lodge Design Competition
Hamilton Mausoleum and Keeper's Lodge Design Competition

In 2020, the GIA launched an ideas competition calling for proposals to save the at-risk Hamilton Mausoleum and its associated Keeper’s Lodge.

GIA 150 Book
GIA 150 Book

To celebrate the 150 year anniversary of the institute, the GIA prepared a booklet document its history since its inception in 1868.

The Big Mack Build
The Big Mack Build

In 2018, the GIA ran a live-build competition in collaboration with Glasgow Life and Glasgow Doors Open Days to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Legacy: A Collection of Essays for the Alexander Thomson Scholarship 2017 
Legacy: A Collection of Essays for the Alexander Thomson Scholarship 2017 

For the 2017 Alexander Thomson Scholarship, the GIA produced a book of submitted entries: a collection of essays on the theme of ‘Legacy’.

'37 Years' Street Exhibition
'37 Years' Street Exhibition

As part of the 2016 Festival of Architecture, the GIA produced a street exhibition that showcased the GIA Design Awards winners since their inception 37 years previously.

Architect Ales
Architect Ales

In connection with the 2016 Festival of architecture, the GIA commissioned a batch of IPA through Drygate Brewery to celebrate Glasgow’s architects.

[Re]Imagining Glasgow
[Re]Imagining Glasgow

To celebrate the 2016 Festival of Architecture, the GIA commissioned a film titled ‘[Re]Imagining Glasgow’