FIVE employees from Aitken Turnbull Architects have celebrated milestone anniversaries, endorsing the firm’s legacy to ‘nurture, grow and invest’ in its team across four studios in Edinburgh, Galashiels, Dumfries and Manchester.
Aitken Turnbull, which can trace its roots back to 1887, has witnessed many changes throughout its history. The firm said one ‘constant’ from these early years, however, has been its ability to encourage and enable development to help heighten personal ambition.
Topping the current list of milestone anniversaries is Alistair Whitson, celebrating 35 years, who joined the practice in 1988. Alistair has helped shape key projects within the practice and during his time as an associate and IT lead, he has also helped navigate the practice in both a technical and digital perspective.
Rachel Armistead, who joined straight from university, now has 10 years’ service under her belt. Rachel progressed to senior architect last year and has been ‘pivotal’ in several key projects, including Roxburgh Street Health Centre, ESMAC and the cancer unit at Lorn & Islands Hospital Oban.
Three staff members – James Grant (associate director), Sebastian Mercer (senior architect) and Inese Krauze (architectural assistant) have all reached their five-year milestone. These experienced team members serve as mentors to newer staff.
Alasdair Rankin, MD of Aitken Turnbull, said, “Our team continues to strengthen and our practice grows across our four studios, our vision remains client-focused and committed. We strive to continuously evolve, staying up to date with the latest advancements and bringing design-led, knowledge-driven expertise to each project and having long-standing members of the team unquestionably helps us achieve this.
“As we celebrate these significant milestones, I want to congratulate Alistair, Rachel, James, Sebastian and Inese. They can reflect on their journey with the firm, filled with pride. Our success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented team, as well as the trust and confidence bestowed upon us by our clients and stakeholders.”
