The LSA brings together architects, students, urban designers and the people of Leeds.
The Leeds Society of Architects is a Branch of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
We aim to celebrate the architecture and architects of the city, engage with the key issues facing the profession, and encourage collaborative thought across the industry.
Projects + Events.
RIBA Stirling Stories: North.
All six of the shortlisted practices for the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize telling the unique stories behind their projects to a live cinema audience of over 150 attendees from across the region, plus an introduction to the LEEDS 2023 Year of Culture.
Changing City: Walking Tours.
A series of guided walks around the city centre, offering special access to some of the most exciting buildings and spaces to have emerged in recent years. Organised in collaboration with Leeds Civic Trust and Leeds City Council.
Virtual Building Tours:
Online Series.
An ambitious digital project using Matterport 3D scanning technology to create a detailed model of each case study, allowing the project team to take the audience through a tour of the building. Shortlisted for the Archiboo Awards ‘Best Online Experience’.
Leeds Society of Architects Annual Dinner.
An opportunity for members across the city to get together and celebrate the achievements of the Society and Leeds’ architects over the year. Keynote speakers have included Stirling Prize finalist Jamie Fobert, and RIBA National Award winner James Gorst.
Leeds Festival of Architecture.
A programme of events in the city centre open to architects, students and the public. A series of free talks and exhibitions held at the iconic Corn Exchange, plus a photography competition, a film night at the historic Hyde Park Picture House cinema and more.
RIBA President’s Medals Exhibition.
An exhibition of one of the most well-known global prizes in architectural education, curated by the LSA within the North Concourse of Leeds train station, showcasing the best Part 1 and Part 2 student design work to a wide and varied audience at the heart of the city.
Links + Resources.
Changing City Series: Canal City.
LSA led a walking tour exploring the changes taking place across Holbeck and the South Bank. The tour included special access to Mustard Wharf and the Monk Bridge viaduct. See the event photos here:
LSA Changing City: Canal City
Virtual Building Tour: Maggie’s Leeds.
Watch the live event recording on the RIBA YouTube Channel:
Maggie's Leeds Virtual Building Tour
Explore the building by walking around the digital model:
Virtual Building Tour: Leeds Playhouse.
Watch the live event recording on the RIBA YouTube Channel:
Leeds Playhouse Virtual Building Tour
Explore the building by walking around the digital model:
LSA Committee.
Luke Sach
LSA Co-President
Luke has been an active member of the Leeds Society of Architects for over 6 years, and since 2023 has assumed his new role of President of the Leeds Society of Architects. Luke is a RIBA accredited Architect who first arrived in Leeds as a fresh-faced BA Undergraduate student in 2010, who subsequently remained in the city for the entirety of his professional career, starting work at DLA Architecture in 2016.
Luke hopes to represent architects & architectural workers within Leeds while also creating a society which is accessible & open to all of any background; making everyone interested in architecture & the built environment feel welcome, whether a student, professional or just someone curious about Architecture.
Contact: Luke.sach@dla-architecture.co.uk
Raluca Anghelina
RIBA Regional Engagement Partner
Raluca was Secretary of the York Architectural Association before founding her practice Arch Concept in 2020 and joining the LSA as Co-President.
Raluca is qualified in Architecture, Urban Design, Psychology and Business and has led projects across a variety of sectors including residential, education and healthcare. She is keen to support the profession and the people behind it, across all ages and perspectives.
Paul King
LSA Treasurer
An Associate Director at Associated Architects, Paul has helped deliver a number of notable new buildings in the city including the remodelling and extension of Leeds Arts University.
His favourite buildings include the Ball-Eastaway House and Camden Mews, projects in which the materials used are low-cost, but the quality of space and the dwellings’ relationship to their setting shines through.
Ben Pipkin - Committee Member
Simon Hill - Committee Member
Dariana Nistor - Committee Member
Bradley Spencer - Committee Member
Jess Davidson - Committee Member
Cian Gleeson - Committee Member
James Lumb - Committee Member
Anush Chilazoda - Committee Member
Get Involved.
Membership of the LSA is free to architects, those working in chartered practices, students and anyone who wants to find out more about architecture in the city. We operate on a voluntary basis and hold regular meetings to catch up and discuss projects, usually with a social element where we can!
Email us to add your name to the mailing list or for any other questions, comments or suggestions.