About Us

A Professional Body

The Royal Society of Ulster Architects strives to enhance Northern Ireland’s built environment for the benefit of all through the promotion of architecture.

Our Purpose

The Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA) is the professional body for chartered architects in Northern Ireland with over 1000 members.

It was established in 1901 and then its objectives included the general advancement of architecture and the promotion and maintenance of a high standard of qualification in the profession, both of which are every bit as relevant today.

A direct alliance was formed with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in 1925 and the RSUA continues to act for the RIBA in Northern Ireland.

The RSUA is committed to a comprehensive continuing professional development strategy and is a vital information network for architects providing a support service on a wide range of issues including contract and legal matters, professional indemnity, changes in planning law, building regulations and government legislation.

### John Lavery

President

### Paul McAlister

Immediate Past President

### James Grieve

Vice President

### Martin Hare

Honorary Treasurer

### Joan McCoy

### Ciarán Fox

Director

### Jude Faloon

Executive Assistant

### Julia Leaker

Administrator

### Kerry Campbell

Administration/Events Assistant

### Mary McClelland

Communications & Events Officer

### Curtis Large

Policy & Public Affairs Officer

“True architecture is durable, functional and beautiful. The people of Northern Ireland deserve true architecture in every building project.”

John Lavery, RSUA President

The Council

RSUA is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. RSUA’s purposes currently fall within two of the 12 descriptions of purposes listed in the Charities Act, namely, the advancement of education and the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science. Click below to view a full list of RSUA Council members.

RSUA Council

[  #### Committees

](https://rsua.org.uk/about-us/committee-groups/)

Committees

[  #### Local Groups

](https://rsua.org.uk/about-us/local-groups/)

Local Groups