The IAA Convention and Design Awards 2018 celebrates the recent architectural renaissance in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and recognises the projects that have enhanced the landscape and identity of the region between 2016-2018.The convention and awards provide the opportunity for architects, clients, key architectural suppliers and members of the public to meet and exchange ideas.

Our day programme includes inspiring talks given by speakers from across the UK and Ireland; from the architectural practices O'Donnell + Tuomey, Stallan Brand, CameronWebster, Tonkin Liu, Page\ Park, Teresa Borsuk from Pollard Thomas Edwards and Dr Katrina Burton from Napier University. Our celebratory evening dinner is when the IAA Awards are given out to the most deserving architectural projects, both large and small, from across the region.

The Highlands & Islands Chapter of the RIAS,AKA the Inverness Architectural Association (IAA) represents registered architects in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland; a geographical area stretching from Shetland to Lochaber and from the Western Isles to Elgin.

Running Order

8.30 - Doors open, Breakfast Rolls & registration

9.00 - RIAS Strategy Meeting (La Scala Theatre)

9.30 - Meet the sponsors (foyer)

10.00 - IAA President’s Welcome and Morning Introduction

10.05 - Dr Katrina Burton, Napier University

10.50 - Stuart Cameron and Miranda Webster, Cameron Webster

11.35 - Eilidh Henderson, Page \ Park

12.20 - Lunch and sponsor stands

13.30 - Afternoon Introduction

13.35 - Teresa Borsuk, Pollard Thomas Edwards

14.15 - Mike Tonkin & Anna Liu, Tonkin Liu

15.00 - Coffee and sponsor stands

15.20 - Paul Stallan, Stallan Brand

16.00 - Sheila O’Donnell + John Tuomey, O’Donnell + Tuomey

16.50 - Thanks and close

19.00 - One Touch Theatre Dinner Doors Open

21:00 Award Presentations Host Nicky Marr

21:45 Dr Donnie Munro Sabhal Mòr Ostaig After Dinner Address

22:15 Prof. Robin Webster President RIAS Closing Words

Dress code relaxed.