Glasgow Institute of Architects represents the architectural profession in the west of Scotland, and since 1977 has presented Annual Design Awards celebrating buildings - new and adapted for re-use - that express good design in terms of function and effectiveness.  Recently GIA introduced a Conservation category, and a Supreme Award.  Talks on the history of the awards and award-winning buildings from 2009 will be given.  These include a detailed description of the complex restoration of the Victorian Fernery at Benmore Botanic Garden by architect Michael Thornley, and the creative re-use of 103 Trongate as an arts resource for Glasgow by John Docherty of Elder and Cannon. An exhibition illustrating the range of buildings submitted for the 2009 GIA Awards will be on display.