Architectural practice implements restructuring plan ahead of anticipated growth

AITKEN Turnbull, the architectural practice behind the UK Government’s hub for Scotland, has announced a 'wholesale restructuring' of its studios in Edinburgh, Galashiels and...

Aspirations heat up for low energy building design standard

A passive house construction specialist says the time has come for the private sector to embrace the ultra-high energy efficient standard, to improve buildings...
Iorram cottage in Highlands

RIAS confirms special category awards winners for 2026

FOLLOWING the recent announcement of the ten RIAS award-winning projects for 2026, the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland has now confirmed the winners...

Architecture firm extends paid maternity and adoption leave to tackle sector gender ‘disparity’

GLASGOW-based firm Threesixty Architecture has announced it has introduced six months full pay maternity and adoption leave, in a bid to tackle ‘systemic’ gender...

Architects embrace online professional development during pandemic

NEW research has revealed a 'surge' in demand for online CPD content for architects and specifiers during the the Covid-19 pandemic. SpecifiedBy, a specification-led marketing...

RIAS expresses disappointment at Perth City Hall process

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has expressed disappointment at the procedure which has led to Perth and Kinross Council's plans to...

Delivering modern homes that reflect rural setting

Page/Park's Jonathan Walsh, who was project architect on a new 23-unit housing project in Kirkintilloch, provides an overview of the initiative to deliver much-needed...

Breathing new life into university cityscapes

FOR the majority of people, the term ‘student housing’ will conjure images of damp, overcrowded buildings in a less than picturesque setting. However, in...

Rebuilding trust and revitalising communities

By Alasdair Rankin, MD, Aitken Turnbull Architects RESTORING and refurbishing buildings that fall under the ownership of community trusts are becoming an increasingly important part...
Concept design for Glasgow’s fire-damaged Union Corner

Concept design aims to spark debate about future of fire-damaged Glasgow site

A London-based architectural designer whose concept design for Glasgow’s fire-damaged Union Corner went viral on social media is hoping others in the profession use...

Scots practice recognised for Singapore hospice project

A Glasgow-based architectural practice has been recognised for its work on a Singapore hospice project. Keppie Design's collaboration with local firm, New Space Architects, has...
Lucent, Glasgow

Mosaic lands BCO award for Glasgow office redevelopment

MOSAIC Architecture + Design is celebrating after triumphing at the British Council for Offices (BCO) Scotland awards for its work on an office redevelopment...
L-R: Neal Hemingway, Gina Colley, and Paul Hegarty

Threesixty Architecture appoints trio of new directors

THREESIXTY Architecture has welcomed Gina Colley, Neal Hemingway and Paul Hegarty to its board. The appointments have been described as reinforcing the practice's commitment...
Libby Heathcote

‘Now is a pivotal moment for architects to restate what we do’

Libby Heathcote, an associate director at Reiach and Hall Architects, is the new president of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS). Libby...

3DReid to lead design of Edinburgh boutique hotel

ARCHITECTURE and design specialist 3DReid has announced it will deliver the new Malmaison boutique hotel on Edinburgh's St Andrew Square. The practice has been appointed...

Architect Samantha McCabe appointed to Women in Property role

SAMANTHA McCabe has been appointed central Scotland chair for Women in Property. Samantha, an architect and associate with Oberlanders Architects, will take on the role...

McBains names new director of architecture team

CONSTRUCTION consulting and design agency McBains has appointed Mark Baseby as director of its architecture team. He has been with the firm since 2000, working...

Transformative Dundee project sends positive message out to industry

THE transformative Waterfront Place project in Dundee – featuring an urban beach, active travel hub, public art, interactive play area, and public realm and...

Architecture practice looks to improve safety at three Glasgow junctions

AN architecture practice has launched a campaign to identify specific solutions aimed at improving safety at three traffic junctions in Glasgow. New Practice's Waiting to...

Cattle ‘flyover’ in contention for top industry award

A ‘flyover’ for cattle is in the frame for a top industry award. Perthshire-based firm Bell Ingram Design teamed up with the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of...