The Royal Society of Architects in Wales (RSAW) is the Wales region of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The society was granted Royal status by the Privy Council in 1994.
It is based in Cardiff, with four branches throughout Wales; Design Circle (RSAW South), Mid Wales Branch, North Wales Society of Architects and West Wales Branch. In 2007 the Society represented around 800 architects in Wales.
RSAW regularly organises competitions to highlight good architecture in Wales. In 2012 it held a competition entitled ReDesigning the Terrace, with the 12 shortlisted entries displayed at its conference in December 2012.Cate St Hill, "Shortlist revealed for RSAW Welsh Terrace competition", Building Design, 12 December 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2013.
Recent presidents
1977-1979: Dale Owen ? Maureen Kelly Owen 2003–2005: Ruth Reed"Ruth Reed becomes first female President of the Royal Institute of British Architects" (press release), R.I.B.A., 31 August 2009. "has served the profession most notably as President of the Royal Society of Architects in Wales (2003–2005) and as RIBA Vice President of Membership (2005–2007)." 2005–2007: Jonathan AdamsPeter Finch Archive 2007–2009: Gareth Scourfield 2009–2011: Pierre Wassenaar Sion Barry, "Royal Society of Architects in Wales has new president", WalesOnline, 30 September 2009. Retrieved 14 April 2013. 2011–2013: Andrew Sutton RIBA Council membership 2011-12 2013–2015: Dan Benham 2015–2017: Robert Firth 2017–2019: Carolyn Merrifield 2019–2021 : Ryan Stuckey 2021–2023 : Gavin Traylor 2023–2025: Dan Benham 2025–2027: Alan Francis
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