Architectural reverie: Celebrating the power of place
Join us at our summer conference as we explore how architecture influences - and is influenced by - its location and cultural context.
Returning for the first time since 2019 to Portmeirion, Clough Williams-Ellis’s village and its fusion of Mediterranean and Italianate styles set in a Welsh landscape is the ideal setting to explore the relationship between architecture and the environment, and to discuss how places shape architectural identity, memory, and experience.
We will look at how architecture responds to and enhances its surrounding environment, how architects can create visionary yet ecologically responsible structures that respond to contemporary environmental challenges, and reflect on harmony between the built environment and the natural world.
With speakers from across the UK and Europe, we will revisit some exemplar Welsh projects, hear about the ever increasing potential of AI tools, and zoom out to consider placemaking in Wales from a landscape architects perspective. We will also welcome two internationally renowned practices – Peter Barber Architects and EMBT Architects.
Programme
9.45am Registration, tea and coffee
10am Welcome: RSAW President, Dan Benham
10.10am Chairs welcome: Chris Williamson, RIBA President Elect
10.30am Touchstone talks, Patrick Hannay
11.15am Break
11.35am Peter Barber, Peter Barber Architects
12.20pm Lunch
1.20pm Clare Wilks, LDA Design
2.05pm Speaker to be confirmed
3.05pm Break
3.25pm Speaker to be confirmed, EMBT Architects
4.25pm Question and answer panel session
4.55pm Closing words and summary
5.05pm Ends
Summer conference dinner hosted by RSAW Mid Wales Branch
6.30pm Welcome drinks reception
7.30pm Dinner guests to be seated
7.40pm Keynote speaker
8pm Dinner
9.30pm Networking
10.30pm Ends
Should you wish to attend the dinner only, please contact RSAW directly for further information and arrangements.
Please note, these tickets do not include overnight accommodation. Visit the Portmeirion website for best places to stay
Ticket information
Early bird* Member Day delegate: £99+VAT
Early bird* Member Day delegate and dinner package: £149+VAT
RIBA Member Day delegate: £129+VAT
RIBA Member Day delegate and dinner package: £179+VAT
Non-member Day delegate: £189+VAT
Non-member Day delegate and dinner: £239+VAT
Student or Retired Day delegate: £59+VAT
Student or Retired Day delegate and dinner package: £109+VAT
*Early bird offer expires 30 April 2025 and is exclusive to RIBA Members only.
Chartered Practice group discount
For groups between three and five delegates, please apply 5% discount.
For groups of six or more, please apply 10%.
Please email rsaw@riba.org for a Chartered Practice discount code
