Nominations sought for next RIAS president
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has opened the call for nominations for its 2025 elections, which will result in a new...
BDP relocates to Glasgow’s historic Grosvenor Building
DESIGN practice BDP has moved into its new Glasgow studio in The Grosvenor Building in Gordon Street - a space originally designed by renowned...
Earlier engagement between architects and developers could offer more creative solutions to housing shortage
By George Buchanan, director of George Buchanan Architects
As a seasoned architect, I'm no stranger to the built environment and the challenges we face in...
Dundee practice appoints new Associate
HANS Grabowski has been appointed an Associate at Dundee-based architects Andrew Black Design.
Hans has over 22 years’ of experience in all stages of design projects,...
Consultancy appoints technical director of architecture for Scotland
THE Rocket Group has announced the appointment of Sam Hinchliffe, ARB RIAS, as technical director of architecture for Scotland.
Sam joins the multi-disciplinary consultancy's Dundee-based...
Ian McKee named new chairman of RICS Scotland
IAN McKee(FRICS FCABE) has been appointed the new chairman of RICS Scotland.
Mr McKee, managing director of Edinburgh-based building surveying and architectural practice GLM, will...
Silver lining for Ayrshire architects
AYRSHIRE-based LMA Architects has been ranked 10th in the Silver Employer of the Year (2-49) category at the annual Investors in People Awards.
Winners and...
ABC white paper urges government to establish framework for circular construction transition
ANDERSON Bell Christie (ABC) has produced a white paper that identifies 'significant change' is needed across the construction industry to meet the national net...
Architects appointed to work on Penicuik plans
MIDLOTHIAN Council has appointed consultants Douglas Wheeler Associates and architects Austin-Smith:Lord to work with Penicuik residents on proposals for the town's heritage regeneration.
A grant...
Hamilton architecture business wins latest Build Lanarkshire Programme
GAVIN McAuley, founder of Hamilton-based design studio, McAuley Architecture + interiors, has been crowned the winner of this year’s Build Lanarkshire Programme, delivered by...
RIAS secures government funding for Ukraine reconstruction research
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has secured grant funding from the Scottish Government to research the opportunities and implications of practicing...
Perthshire architect to help shape workplaces of the future
AN award-winning Scottish architect has launched his own practice with visions of helping to shape the workplaces of the future.
Ross Ellis Stewart will run...
St Andrews set for new hotel and retail site
CONSTRUCTION has commenced on a new 65 bedroom Premier Inn hotel and Marks & Spencer Simply Food retail unit in St Andrews. The Largo Road...
Firm shortlisted for four gongs at Learning Places Scotland Awards
FOUR Holmes Miller projects have been nominated for honours at the Learning Places Scotland Awards later this month.
Held in partnership with the Scottish Government,...
Green light for new national leisure destination on the Pentland Hills
SMITH Scott Mullan Associates has announced that its plans for Destination Hillend, a new multi-activity national leisure destination on the Pentland Hills has been...
A natural choice: HLM designs future learning spaces
DESIGN and architecture practice, HLM, has utilised biophilic designs to transform existing teaching classrooms throughout the University of Glasgow campus.
The firm said that with...
JRA appointed to reconfigure British Medical Association’s Edinburgh HQ
JOHN Robertson Architects (JRA) has been appointed to reconfigure the British Medical Association (BMA) Scotland headquarters at Edinburgh's 14 Queen Street.
The Grade A-listed 14 Queen...
Inverness creative hub tipped to help local artists flourish
LDN Architects and Robertson Northern have teamed up to help create the first major arts hub in the Highlands.
The two-phase Inverness Creative Academy project aims...
Vacant Glasgow city centre building set for new lease of life
MOSAIC Architecture + Design has been granted planning permission and listed building consent for the redevelopment of 50 Bothwell Street in Glasgow city centre.
The...
RIAS names shortlist for Camphill works
RIAS has announced a six-strong shortlist in a competition to select an architect and design team to deliver a £10 million project at Camphill...
