ABOUT THE GIA
The Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA) is 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. The Glasgow Institute of Architects’ main focus is to engage with its members to provide a supporting role and in the promotion of architecture in the Chapter Area.
We recognise the work of our local architects as well as the students of the two schools of architecture based within the chapter area through our awards programmes and endeavour to foster a knowledge-sharing culture through our CPD and events programmes as well as through our Small Practice Group.
WHAT WE DO
Since 1979, the institute has presented Design Awards to recognise excellence in architecture by Chapter members.
The Institute administers Student Awards, gifted annually to students in each academic year of both the Glasgow Schools of Architecture.
The GIA is also responsible for continuing to award a Triennial travelling studentship for young members, now known as the Alexander Thomson Scholarship, which was created by our founding body, the Glasgow Architectural Society, in honour of their onetime President. The award promotes the study of Classical Architecture.
The GIA regularly hosts events such as CPD seminars and building visits for architects and students, and organises workshops, competitions and publications in association with community groups and charitable organisations.
Members of the Chapter are represented on GIA Council and on RIAS Council by five GIA-RIAS Representatives.
AM I A GIA MEMBER?
Are you a member of the RIAS and live within the GIA Chapter area? Then yes, you are automatically a GIA member!
COMMITTEES
The business of the Institute is run by a Council who sit on committees and working groups covering various activities.
ARCHITECTURE, PEOPLE & PLACES
PRACTICE & CPD
COMMUNICATIONS
SUSTAINABILITY
CONSERVATION
RIAS STRATEGY & LIAISON
EDUCATION
W.B. WHITIE BENEVOLENT FUND
PEOPLE
Andrew Hadden
GIA PRESIDENT
president@gia.org.uk
Jonathan Potter
GIA PAST-PRESIDENT
Karen Kalkreuter
COMMUNICATIONS CONVENOR
& VICE PRESIDENT
communications@gia.org.uk
Romain Charlet
EDUCATION CONVENOR
education@gia.org.uk
Fiona Sinclair
CONSERVATION CONVENOR
conservation@gia.org.uk
Siobhan McGale
SUSTAINABILITY CONVENOR
sustainability@gia.org.uk
James Robb
HONORARY SECRETARY
secretary@gia.org.uk
Natasha Lucic
ARCHITECTURE, PEOPLE & PLACE CONVENOR
app@gia.org.uk
Graeme Davidson
HONORARY TREASURER
treasurer@gia.org.uk
GIA COUNCIL MEMBERS
Karen Nugent Conservation Committee
Elena Benitez Espino Communications Committee
Laura Paton Education Committee
James Robb Sustainability Committee
Kieran Dick-Doyle Sustainability Committee
Claire Rosset Communications Committee
Scott Abercrombie Conservation Committee
Peter Smith Sustainability Committee
James Watson
Becca Thomas RIAS Representative
Raina Armstrong RIAS Strategy Committee
Robin Webster RIAS Representative
Stephen Doherty Conservation Committee & GBPT Representative
Michael Dougall RIAS Representative
Andrew Frame Architecture, People & Place Committee
Caragh McCallum Education Committee
Siobhan McGale Sustainability Committee
Matt Loader RIAS Representative
Conor Gray Education Committee
LEARN MORE
CONSTITUTION
The Constitution sets out the framework for how the GIA operates as a charity.
DOCUMENTS
Explore our Meeting Minutes and our Members Handbook to learn more about the work of the GIA Council.
ARCHIVE & HISTORY
The GIA holds an online archive and collection of meetings minutes, documents and images spanning across three centuries. A sample of these is available within our timeline and history section.
GET INVOLVED AND SHAPE THE ARCHITECTURE PROFESSION IN THE CHAPTER AREA
For general queries, please contact us at secretary@gia.org.uk.
The GIA is managed by the GIA Council. Joining the GIA Council is easy! Simply contact us at secretary@gia.org.uk to let us know you are interested and we will send you further information on how you can become involved.
The GIA Council are elected volunteers from the Chapter membership, an Honorary Treasurer and Secretary. The GIA Council members are also the trustees of the charity.
If you would be interested in joining a particular committee, please let us know.