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>> artistic and architectural endeavours. The
Giles Round commission will follow this
line of enquiry and bring new unexpected,
rigorous and provocative interpretation of
architecture material to our audiences.”
GILES ROUND
Giles works between art, architecture and
design. Previous projects and exhibitions
of his have bridged graphics, design, art,
architecture, interiors, and set design. He
has created immersive installations in a
multitude of settings from the home to
galleries and outdoor spaces. The works
range from small objects to large-scale
sculpture, wallpapers and installation. A
firm believer that design and architecture
play an active role in well-being, Giles’
work uses these tactics to create immersive
and thought-provoking viewer experiences.
Press view – the press view for the
installation will take place at 9.30am at
RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London on
Wednesday 21 September at 9.30am. RSVP
[email protected]
Petersen, Artists & Programmes Curator at
Wysing Arts Centre
The exhibition is sponsored by Wedge
Group Galvanising and is supported
byCockayne – Grants for the Arts and
The London Community Foundation. The
RIBA has worked closely with Wysing
Arts Centre in the collaboration with Giles
Round.
The commission is curated by Corinne
Mynatt, Curatorial Programmes
Coordinator at RIBA with Colin Sterling,
Project Curator at RIBA and Lotte Juul
JOINT STATEMENT ON BREXIT
FROM THE ARCHITECTS OF
BRITAIN AND IRELAND
T
he Presidents and Directors
of the five professional bodies
representing architects on the
islands of Britain and Ireland met
in Belfast earlier this week to discuss the
implications of the UK referendum to leave
the European Union and have released the
following joint statement.
This joint statement is made on behalf of:
•
Royal Incorporation of Architects in
Scotland (RIAS)
•
The Royal Institute of Architects in
Ireland (RIAI)
•
The Royal Institute of British
Architects (RIBA)
•
Royal Society of Architects in Wales
(RSAW)
•
Royal Society of Ulster Architects
(RSUA)
RIBA President Jane Duncan said:
“UK architecture is a resilient, flexible and
innovative profession with a long and proud
history. I’m confident that architects, along
with our partners in the wider creative and
construction industries can help deliver
strong economic growth for the UK during
and after Brexit. As we look outwards to the
world, we will continue our work with the
UK government to address the challenges
and support the opportunities that arise
from Brexit, including pressing for continued
free movement so vital for architects'
practices in the UK and the EU, and mutual
recognition of qualifications.”
Paul Crowe, President of RSUA
“Unlike in other parts of the UK, the level
of investment in Northern Ireland’s built
environment was still significantly below
pre-recession levels even before Brexit. The
modest recovery we were experiencing is
now in jeopardy. There are concerns that
Brexit might hit Northern Ireland harder
than elsewhere in the UK and we believe
there is an onus on the UK Government to
take account of this as it rolls out measures
to mitigate the impact of Brexit. Looking
ahead it is essential that some way is found
to maintain free movement and free trade
across the border between Northern Ireland
and the Republic of Ireland.”
Robert Firth, President of RSAW
“The Royal Society of Architects in Wales
fully supports the Welsh Government in its
demands that Wales should not lose out on
projects and funding that would previously
have resulted from our position as a region
of the EU.
Architects want to play a key part in
creating better places for everyone - and
to engage with the Welsh Government to
achieve its aims of a sustainable, vibrant
country through the Wellbeing of Future
Generations Act. Wales is a small nation
with an international outlook so our cultural
and economic connection with Europe will
be vital for students and practitioners of
architecture in the future.”
Carole Pollard, President of RIAI
"The Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland
is the representative body for architects
throughout the island of Ireland. There have
always been strong connections between
the architectural profession in Ireland
and the rest of the United Kingdom. That
connection has been built on a long tradition
of movement of the profession between
both jurisdictions and the cyclical nature
of the construction industry has ensured
a constant flow of architects throughout
these islands. Free movement of people and
services, particularly via the open border
between Northern Ireland and the Republic
of Ireland, is essential for a healthy and
sustainable construction sector."
Willie Watt, President of RIAS
"Our Festival of Architecture, celebrating the
RIAS' centenary this year, has reaffirmed
that Scottish architecture has been greatly
enriched by our close trading and cultural
relationships with the UK and Europe. We
join with our colleagues from throughout the
UK and in the Republic of Ireland in seeking
to retain and strengthen those ties."
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“The uncertainty caused by the result of
the EU referendum in the UK could have a
major impact on the construction industry
across these islands and we know that some
building projects have been put on hold.
Restoring stability and confidence as a
matter of urgency will enable us to maximise
the opportunities presented by the UK’s new
relationship with the EU and the rest of the
world. It is our view that the free movement
of people, goods and services throughout
Europe is of paramount importance to
the economic, social and environmental
well-being of these islands. We call on the
Government of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ire