The designer with (market) gaps in his plans
STAFF members all sit around one desk in Hoko Design – there is no hierarchy; no designated person to hop up onto the scaffolding...
3DReid announces student prize victor
3DREID has announced Tiia Partanen from the University of Strathclyde as the winner of the firm's student prize.
This year's contest had a record number...
Dumfries architecture practice adds Passivhaus specialist to its team
AN architecture practice has hired a Passivhaus specialist as it continues to grow its portfolio of housing association and community housing projects across Dumfries...
Aberdeen base for architects
WILLIAM Lippe Architects Ltd opened a new office in Aberdeen recently to complement their existing premises in Inverurie.
The office will be managed by Associate,...
GEG Capital adds Bracewell Stirling Consulting to portfolio
INVERNESS-based investment group GEG Capital Ltd has acquired a stake in architectural practice Bracewell Stirling Consulting.
The addition of the consultancy, offering design, master...
Keppie Design becomes employee-owned in firm’s 170th year
GLASGOW-based architecture practice Keppie Design has become the latest company in Scotland to transfer its entire shareholding to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
The...
There’s an architect loose aboot this hoose
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has launched its Architect in the Hoose scheme for its third year, to raise money for...
RIAS seeks architect-led team for Dundee project
RIAS Consultancy is managing a value based selection process for the appointment of an architect-led multidisciplinary design team for The High School of Dundee.
The...
Football stadiums evolve to meet modern demands
AN architect involved in the design of some of the world’s most iconic modern football stadiums has said that stadia can no longer be...
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...
‘Travelling exhibition’ to collect views on future of housing in Scotland
EDINBURGH School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA) and Collective Architecture will deliver a 'travelling exhibition' to support the Scottish Government’s consultation on the...
Holmes Miller adds two new directors
HOLMES Miller has added two new directors in the shape of Tim Gray and Mark Ellson.
The Glasgow-based architectural practice said their "outstanding design talent, enthusiasm and...
Glasgow start-up architecture business eyes UK expansion
A Glasgow-based residential architecture start-up has announced plans to begin a UK expansion after securing 'significant' investment.
The total £400,000 raised has been described as...
RIBA workload trends research shows ‘first glimpse of positivity’
THE RIBA Future Trends Workload Index rose to +3 in July - up from -17 in June and a major step forward after four...
Robin Webster named new RIAS president
ROBIN Webster OBE has been elected the next president of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS). He will succeed Stewart Henderson at...
Glasgow launches competition to redesign fire-damaged landmark
GLASGOW City Council is set to launch a new competition to redesign Albert Cross after it was gutted by two major fires.
In the first...
Smith Scott Mullan confirms transition to employee ownership
ARCHITECTURAL practice Smith Scott Mullan will officially transition to employee ownership, with owners Graham Acheson, Eugene Mullan and Rick McCluggage transferring their shares to...
GLM ‘immensely proud’ as architectural technologist shortlisted for major award
EDINBURGH-headquartered GLM's Taylor Davison has been shortlisted for the prestigious Chartered Architectural Technologist (AT) of the Year Award.
Taylor was nominated by colleagues at GLM...
Landmark project ensures bright future for Pennywell
LAST month Project Scotland reported that planning approval had been granted for an extra 177 homes in Pennywell, one of Scotland’s largest housing-led regeneration projects.
Urban...
Borders architect leaves practice to further develop dementia-friendly technology
A director of a Borders-based architectural practice is stepping down after 21 years to continue the development of a technology created to improve the...
