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RIAS Response to Historic Scotland's Draft Corporate Plan 2012-15

11:48am, Fri 23rd December 2011


The Incorporation has responded to Historic Scotland's draft plan with significant concerns over the organisation's radical change in role and the move away from listing and protection in its priorities....

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New RIAS Awards Launched

9:51am, Fri 23rd December 2011


In order to simplify and improve the awards process in Scotland, the RIAS Council, in agreement with the RIBA, has established a new, 'one-stop', submission process. Entries submitted will be...

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RIAS Calls For Radical Overhaul of Construction Procurement in Scotland

10:50am, Thu 8th December 2011


“A generation of Scottish talent is being squandered”

RIAS President, Sholto Humphries

On 8th December 2011 the RIAS’s President’s Commission on Procurement published its report. This...

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The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh Scoops UK's Richest Architecture Prize

6:36pm, Sat 26th November 2011


At a ceremony in the Scottish Parliament last night, The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh by Gareth Hoskins Architects Ltd has been awarded the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building...

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RIAS Announces 'The Kelpies' Design Competition

5:59pm, Fri 4th November 2011


RIAS Consultancy has been commissioned by Falkirk Council to manage a competition to select an architect-led multi disciplinary team for the design of the internal space being created within a...

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RIAS Announces Strong Shortlist for the UK's Richest Architectural Prize

5:55pm, Mon 24th October 2011


The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland has announced a shortlist of 13 buildings for this year’s RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award which is jointly funded by...

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RIAS Council Advisory Note - Interns, Zero/Low Fee Tendering and Working Uninsured

9:08am, Mon 22nd August 2011


The Incorporation's Council receives reports on matters which are of significant concern to members. Three such matters have prompted this note. These issues and the Council's view on them are...

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Results for 2011 Scottish Student Awards Announced

9:45am, Thu 14th July 2011


The winners of the 2011 RIAS and A+DS Scottish Student Awards have been announced at an awards celebration at the Lighthouse on 12 July 2011.

01 RIAS Rowand Anderson Silver Medal...

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Ten Top Scottish Buildings Receive RIBA Award

4:16pm, Thu 26th May 2011


The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced the recipients of the 2011 RIBA Awards on Thursday 19 May. Ten exceptional buildings in Scotland were recognised for their architectural excellence....

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RIAS Honours Former Catalan President

3:59pm, Mon 28th February 2011


The former President of Catalonia, Pasqual Maragall, who was on a short visit to Scotland, has been honoured by the presentation of an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Incorporation of...

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RIAS on Flickr

4:18pm, Wed 12th January 2011


The RIAS has a presence on flickr, enabling members to view images of our recent activities. You can view images of events, such as the annual RIAS Convention, and the winning and shortlisted projects of the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award 2010.

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