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
9am Tea and Coffee in Jane Hodge Hall
9.30am Registration
10am Welcome and introductions - Dan Benham, RSAW President
10.10am Chairs address - Ewan Jones, Partner, Grimshaws
10.30am The Placemaking Wales Charter - Jen Heal, Deputy Chief Executive, DCfW
11am Coffee break
11.30am Swansea Regeneration project Coppr Bay, Councillor Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration, Events and Tourism at Swansea Council
12pm Haverhub - A community in need of Regeneration, Gitti Coats, Project Direct, Haverhub and Michael Bool, Architect, Oochitecture
12.30pm Lunch
1.35pm Warwick Community Hall, Camilla Finlay, Director, Clews Architects
2.05pm Kinsale Library, retrofit to benefit the public - Billy Smith, Architect, Cork County Council
2.40pm Beachwood Village and other case studies - CZWG Architects
3.10pm Coffee break
3.30pm Plas Hendy Stable Block, Clare and Ben Priest, Architects, Studio Brassica
4pm Inspiration Hour, Hope Street - Paul Bulkeley, Design Director, Snug Architects
5pm Closing words
5.10pm - 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 ourpose
- Health, safety, and wellbeing
- Business, clients, and services
- Sustainable architecture
- Inclusive environments
- Places, planning, and communities
- Building conservation and heritage
- Design, construction, and technology
