April 11 2025

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) is casting its net wide in the hunt for a new president by inviting architects to put their names forward for leadership positions.

The architects body is seeking to elect a new president alongside three trustees to shape its direction through 2025 and beyond, a process open to all chartered members.

Successful candidates will require the backing of ten proposers to cross the threshold for consideration, at which point prospective candidates will be invited to set out their vision for the profession.

The winning candidate will assume the role of president-elect from 2025-2026, before assuming the mantle of president from 2026-2028.

Current president Karen Anderson, said: “Being RIAS President is a great opportunity to work alongside the staff team, Chapters and volunteers in support of RIAS Members and to promote the importance of architecture in Scotland. I’d like to encourage all who feel passionately about the future of the profession to consider standing for President or the new Board, as in these challenging times it is a rewarding experience to work with others to make a difference.”

Anderson was coronated as president in 2023 as the sole candidate.

1 Comment

#1 Posted by D to the R on 15 Apr 2025 at 21:06 PM

Let’s hope they elect someone who will shake architects out of the misconception that they’re the only people shaping the future. Too many of us still stuck musing and pontificating rather than acting.

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