Architecture beyond aesthetics: Designing for the public good
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.
Agenda
9.30am - Registration and tea and coffee in the Jane Hodge Hall
10am - Welcome and introductions - Dan Benham, RSAW President
10.10am - Chairs address - Ewan Jones, Partner, Grimshaw
10.25am - The Placemaking Wales Charter - Jen Heal, Deputy Chief Executive, DCfW
10.45am - Coffee break
11.15am - Swansea Regeneration project Coppr Bay- Councillor Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration, Events and Tourism at Swansea Council
11.45am - Haverhub - Gitti Coats, Project Director, Haverhub; Michael Bool, Architect, Oochitecture
12.05pm - Morning Q and A
12.30pm - Lunch
1.30pm - Warwick Community Hall, Camilla Finlay, Director, Clews Architects
2.00pm - Kinsale Library - Billy Smyth, Architect, Cork County Council
2.30pm - Beechwood Village - Kotey Nikoi, Associate, Pollard Thomas Edwards
3.00pm - Coffee break
3.20pm - Plas Hendy Stable Block, Claire Priest and Ben Crawley, Architects, Studio Brassica
3.50pm - Afternoon Q and A
4.10pm - Inspiration Hour - Paul Bulkeley, Design Director, Snug Architects
5.10pm - Closing words
5.30pm - Close and drinks reception
CPD
Attendance at the RSAW Annual Conference 2024 is equivalent to seven hours of CPD covering the following topics:
- Architecture for social purpose
- Health, safety, and wellbeing
- Business, clients, and services
- Sustainable architecture
- Inclusive environments
- Places, planning, and communities
- Building conservation and heritage
- Design, construction, and technology
