GUDP - October 2025 Panel
Oct
9
10:00 AM10:00

GUDP - October 2025 Panel

The Glasgow Urban Design Panel is jointly coordinated and chaired by City Design, Glasgow City Council and the GIA. The panel members are drawn from a range of organisations which seek to provide special expertise to the Design Review process. The GIA undertakes the role of secretariat for the Panel and regularly invite appropriately qualified member architects to review projects and report on the panel findings.

If you are interested in becoming a representative for the GIA on the GUDP, please send a concise CV including biography, photo, project type experience and a brief summary on why you would like to join the panel to Secretary@gia.org.uk

The panel sits seven times a year with an eighth at the end of the year as an annual review. This years dates can be viewed on the events page here

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GIA Council Meeting
Oct
23
6:00 PM18:00

GIA Council Meeting

Join us for the bi-monthly meeting of the GIA Council where the business of the GIA is discussed.

This meeting will be held at Material Source on West George Street, Glasgow.

The meeting will be hybrid.

New members/ those interested in joining the GIA welcome.

Please contact communications@gia.org.uk for details.

For more information on Material Source, please visit Destination for interior designers, architects and makers. | Material Source

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GUDP - November 2025 Panel - Annual Review
Nov
20
10:00 AM10:00

GUDP - November 2025 Panel - Annual Review

The Glasgow Urban Design Panel is jointly coordinated and chaired by City Design, Glasgow City Council and the GIA. The panel members are drawn from a range of organisations which seek to provide special expertise to the Design Review process. The GIA undertakes the role of secretariat for the Panel and regularly invite appropriately qualified member architects to review projects and report on the panel findings.

If you are interested in becoming a representative for the GIA on the GUDP, please send a concise CV including biography, photo, project type experience and a brief summary on why you would like to join the panel to Secretary@gia.org.uk

The panel sits seven times a year with an eighth at the end of the year as an annual review. This years dates can be viewed on the events page here

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GUDP - December 2025 Panel
Dec
11
10:00 AM10:00

GUDP - December 2025 Panel

The Glasgow Urban Design Panel is jointly coordinated and chaired by City Design, Glasgow City Council and the GIA. The panel members are drawn from a range of organisations which seek to provide special expertise to the Design Review process. The GIA undertakes the role of secretariat for the Panel and regularly invite appropriately qualified member architects to review projects and report on the panel findings.

If you are interested in becoming a representative for the GIA on the GUDP, please send a concise CV including biography, photo, project type experience and a brief summary on why you would like to join the panel to Secretary@gia.org.uk

The panel sits seven times a year with an eighth at the end of the year as an annual review. This years dates can be viewed on the events page here

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GIA Student Award Gathering
Sep
25
5:30 PM17:30

GIA Student Award Gathering

An evening of celebration of Glasgow architecture students work. With guest talk from Catherine Campbell winner of the 5th year student award 2023. Students presentations will be followed by a social with food provided by parveen's kitchen and kindly sponsored by Ibstock & Taylor Maxwell.

Register for your free ticket

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GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 06: The Standard, Midsteeple Quarter, Dumfries
Sep
5
3:15 PM15:15

GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 06: The Standard, Midsteeple Quarter, Dumfries

Join the GIA Sustainability Committee for the 6th event as part of the 2025 Talks and Tours series.

We are pleased to welcome the Midsteeple Quarter and ARPL Architects to the programme, to provide a tour and presentation of the community-led regeneration of the Standard Building on Dumfries High Street, completed in December 2024. Tickets available via Eventbrite.

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GUDP - August 2025 Panel
Aug
28
10:00 AM10:00

GUDP - August 2025 Panel

The Glasgow Urban Design Panel is jointly coordinated and chaired by City Design, Glasgow City Council and the GIA. The panel members are drawn from a range of organisations which seek to provide special expertise to the Design Review process. The GIA undertakes the role of secretariat for the Panel and regularly invite appropriately qualified member architects to review projects and report on the panel findings.

If you are interested in becoming a representative for the GIA on the GUDP, please send a concise CV including biography, photo, project type experience and a brief summary on why you would like to join the panel to Secretary@gia.org.uk

The panel sits seven times a year with an eighth at the end of the year as an annual review. This years dates can be viewed on the events page here

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GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 04: Carbon Futures _ An Introduction to Whole Life Carbon
Jul
16
6:00 PM18:00

GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 04: Carbon Futures _ An Introduction to Whole Life Carbon

  • GIA - The Glasgow Institute Of Architects (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for our first online event in our 2025 Talks and Tours series.

The GIA Sustainability Committee welcomes Carbon Futures to our events programme. We are excited to provide a platform for them to share their fantastic work and insights into Whole Life Carbon. Tickets via Eventbrite.

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GUDP - June 2025 Panel
Jun
19
10:00 AM10:00

GUDP - June 2025 Panel

The Glasgow Urban Design Panel is jointly coordinated and chaired by City Design, Glasgow City Council and the GIA. The panel members are drawn from a range of organisations which seek to provide special expertise to the Design Review process. The GIA undertakes the role of secretariat for the Panel and regularly invite appropriately qualified member architects to review projects and report on the panel findings.

If you are interested in becoming a representative for the GIA on the GUDP, please send a concise CV including biography, photo, project type experience and a brief summary on why you would like to join the panel to Secretary@gia.org.uk

The panel sits seven times a year with an eighth at the end of the year as an annual review. This years dates can be viewed on the events page here

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Archifringe - The Burrell Collection - John McAslan + Partners
Jun
18
6:00 PM18:00

Archifringe - The Burrell Collection - John McAslan + Partners

Presented by the Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA) in collaboration with Il Salotto;

We are delighted to welcome Katherine Watts of John McAslan + Partners to Il Salotto to deliver a lecture and discussion on the restoration and modernisation of the Grade A listed Burrell Collection in Pollok Park, Glasgow.

Originally designed by Barry Gasson, the 1983 building is a striking example of British Modernism, nestled within one of the cities largest park spaces, Pollok Park.

The restoration and modernisation project is the winner of a number of prestigious awards, such as;

  1. RIAS Doolan Award 2024

  2. Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023

  3. Scottish Design Awards 2023 - Grand Prix, Design for Good, Architecture: Public Building

The event will be held in the newly opened Il Salotto, a space for creative professionals to meet, discuss and innovate.

Tickets available on the Il Salotto website below;

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GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 03:_ AECB_ Retrofit: A Collaborative Approach
Jun
17
5:30 PM17:30

GIA Sustainability Talks and Tours 03:_ AECB_ Retrofit: A Collaborative Approach

  • The Grosvenor Building BDP Studio (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The event will take the form of short presentations from key industry professionals with topics spanning from policy to on-site delivery. The event will be a relaxed evening with refreshments, snacks, and conversation in the beautiful setting of the newly refurbished BDP Studio.

This is a great opportunity to meet friends and colleagues from across the industry and discuss shared experience in an informal setting. 

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GUDP - May 2025 Panel
May
15
10:00 AM10:00

GUDP - May 2025 Panel

The Glasgow Urban Design Panel is jointly coordinated and chaired by City Design, Glasgow City Council and the GIA. The panel members are drawn from a range of organisations which seek to provide special expertise to the Design Review process. The GIA undertakes the role of secretariat for the Panel and regularly invite appropriately qualified member architects to review projects and report on the panel findings.

If you are interested in becoming a representative for the GIA on the GUDP, please send a concise CV including biography, photo, project type experience and a brief summary on why you would like to join the panel to Secretary@gia.org.uk

The panel sits seven times a year with an eighth at the end of the year as an annual review. This years dates can be viewed on the events page here

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GUDP - April 2025 Panel
Apr
17
10:00 AM10:00

GUDP - April 2025 Panel

The Glasgow Urban Design Panel is jointly coordinated and chaired by City Design, Glasgow City Council and the GIA. The panel members are drawn from a range of organisations which seek to provide special expertise to the Design Review process. The GIA undertakes the role of secretariat for the Panel and regularly invite appropriately qualified member architects to review projects and report on the panel findings.

If you are interested in becoming a representative for the GIA on the GUDP, please send a concise CV including biography, photo, project type experience and a brief summary on why you would like to join the panel to Secretary@gia.org.uk

The panel sits seven times a year with an eighth at the end of the year as an annual review. This years dates can be viewed on the events page here

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GUDP - March 2025 Panel
Mar
20
10:00 AM10:00

GUDP - March 2025 Panel

The Glasgow Urban Design Panel is jointly coordinated and chaired by City Design, Glasgow City Council and the GIA. The panel members are drawn from a range of organisations which seek to provide special expertise to the Design Review process. The GIA undertakes the role of secretariat for the Panel and regularly invite appropriately qualified member architects to review projects and report on the panel findings.

If you are interested in becoming a representative for the GIA on the GUDP, please send a concise CV including biography, photo, project type experience and a brief summary on why you would like to join the panel to Secretary@gia.org.uk

The panel sits seven times a year with an eighth at the end of the year as an annual review. This years dates can be viewed on the events page here

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GUDP - February 2025 Panel
Feb
20
10:00 AM10:00

GUDP - February 2025 Panel

The Glasgow Urban Design Panel is jointly coordinated and chaired by City Design, Glasgow City Council and the GIA. The panel members are drawn from a range of organisations which seek to provide special expertise to the Design Review process. The GIA undertakes the role of secretariat for the Panel and regularly invite appropriately qualified member architects to review projects and report on the panel findings.

If you are interested in becoming a representative for the GIA on the GUDP, please send a concise CV including biography, photo, project type experience and a brief summary on why you would like to join the panel to Secretary@gia.org.uk

The panel sits seven times a year with an eighth at the end of the year as an annual review. This years dates can be viewed on the events page here

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GIA Council Meeting
Feb
13
6:00 PM18:00

GIA Council Meeting

  • GIA - The Glasgow Institute Of Architects (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

The meeting will be hybrid.

At Material Source Glasgow

and online, Teams link to follow.

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

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GIA Council Meeting
Dec
12
6:00 PM18:00

GIA Council Meeting

  • GIA - The Glasgow Institute Of Architects (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

The meeting will be hybrid.

At Material Source Glasgow, where there will be some drinks and nibbles to share,

and online, Teams link here.

Meeting ID: 289 283 943 651 

Passcode: fd6G3DV6 

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

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GIA Design Awards 2024 Ceremony and Annual Dinner
Nov
20
6:30 PM18:30

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.

Buy your seat/table here

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GIA 2024 Fundraiser for the Architects Benevolent Society
Nov
20
6:30 PM18:30

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.

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