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...

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...

RIAS calls for ‘fundamental reform’ of Scotland’s construction procurement approach

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s recent consultation on raising tender threshold values under the Procurement Reform...

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...

Double award joy for architecture and planning practice

HALLIDAY Fraser Munro is celebrating after a double triumph at the Scottish Property Awards. The firm was awarded the Business Resilience Award for its response...

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...

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...

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...

Holmes Miller submits plans for transformational rugby project

HOLMES Miller architects has announced it has submitted a planning application on behalf of the Rugby Football League (RFL) to Manchester City Council for...
Dalian House, Glasgow

Mosaic hails project to repurpose Glasgow building

MOSAIC Architecture + Design has completed work on the redevelopment of the former Dalian House in Glasgow city centre. The development provides 92 Build To...

jmarchitects helps reaffirm Ardrossan youngster’s architecture ambitions

AN Ardrossan Academy pupil with ambitions of becoming an architect has been given his first introduction to the profession thanks to a firm working...

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...

7N Architects launches Employee Ownership Trust

EDINBURGH-based 7N Architects has set up an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) with owner and founding director Ewan Anderson transferring 100% of his total shareholding...

Inverurie practices to combine following acquisition

ARCHITECTURAL practice and planning consultancy Lippe Architects + Planners has been bought by fellow Inverurie-based business RJM Architectural Design. All staff will transfer to the...

Conservation project complete at historic Edinburgh building

AUSTIN-Smith:Lord has completed a conservation project for The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The architects were tasked with refurbishing the four upper storeys of...
Stephen Lynas

Bracewell Stirling Consulting appoints business development manager

ARCHITECTURAL firm Bracewell Stirling Consulting has announced the appointment of Stephen Lynas to the new role of business development manager. He will support Bracewell Stirling's...

Scotland’s RIAS buildings of the year announced

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the winners of this year's national architecture awards. As well as new housing, education and...

BDP returns to Edinburgh following Pattern Design acquisition

ARCHITECTURE practice BDP has opened a new studio at Thirlestane Road in Edinburgh city centre. The business said the move forms part of its acquisition...

Yorkshire architecture firm expands into Scotland with Edinburgh office

YORKSHIRE-based architectural practice brown + company has opened an office in Edinburgh which will be run by award-winning architect Rob Miller. Rob has already made...

BDP outlines role in landmark mixed-use scheme

BDP has revealed how it has helped complete the delivery of phase one of the new St James Quarter in Edinburgh. Working with client Nuveen...