Usher Building, University of Edinburgh by Hassell

‘Exceptional’ shortlist unveiled for 2026 RIAS Awards

AN outdoor swimming pool, a 15th century tower house and doocot, and an Arbroath arts studio are among the projects shortlisted for the 2026 RIAS...

Glasgow studio move gives architecture practice room to grow

THREESIXTY Architecture has moved into its new studio in The Garment Factory, described as a "unique and contemporary" Glasgow office development. The firm has occupied...

Architecture practice ramps up sustainability drive

ARCHITECTURE practice Holmes Miller has published a refreshed sustainability charter as part of its commitment to a carbon neutral built environment. Described as an 'active...

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...
L-R: Alistair Whitson, Rachel Armistead, James Grant and Sebastian Mercer

Aitken Turnbull staff members celebrate milestone anniversaries

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...

Austin-Smith:Lord helps restore London’s Great Pagoda

Architecture firm Austin-Smith:Lord is working with Historic Royal Palaces on the restoration of The Great Pagoda in London. The restoration of the 163 ft 18th century...
ABC carbon lifecycle assessment

Anderson Bell Christie unveils embodied carbon lifecycle assessment offering

ANDERSON Bell Christie (ABC) has announced it is now offering clients an in-house embodied carbon lifecycle assessment using One Click LCA. The software is compliant...
OOBE team

Landscape architecture business opens new Glasgow studio

LANDSCAPE architecture practice OOBE has opened a new Glasgow studio at Tontine, 20 Trongate. Regional director Greg Meikle has been appointed to lead the firm's...

Holmes Miller expands into south east England with new studio

HOLMES Miller Architects has announced an expansion into south east England with the opening of a new studio in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The move is...

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...

Graham + Sibbald expands architecture team with double hire

PROPERTY agency and multi-disciplinary consultancy Graham + Sibbald has appointed a new director and associate across its Manchester and Glasgow offices. Carole Latham has joined...

BDP earns conservation award for Ayr Grammar project

ARCHITECTURAL practice BDP has won a conservation accolade at this year’s GIA Awards for its Ayr Grammar Campus project. The project also received a commendation...

New Highland prison plans a step closer to reality

THE first new prison in the north of Scotland for more than a century has moved a step closer after planning permission in principle...

Plans unveiled for “pioneering” Glasgow office building

ARCHITECTURAL practice 3DReid has submitted plans for a "pioneering" office building in Glasgow's Merchant City area. The firm's proposals for Inovo2, a building to complement...

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...

Judging panel announced for Scottish Design Awards 2023

THE 12-strong judging panel has been confirmed for the Scottish Design Awards 2023. The line-up includes Heather Claridge, director of design at Architecture & Design...

Architect appointed for next phase of £14.5m Pitlochry Festival Theatre transformation

JAMES F Stephen Architects (JFSA) and Suzie Bridges Architects are to collaborate for the next phase of works on the multi-million-pound transformation of Pitlochry...

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...

Richard Murphy completes Edinburgh Academy hockey pavilion

A £2 million hockey pavilion for Edinburgh Academy has been completed by Richard Murphy Architects. The pavilion forms part of a wider masterplan strategy for...

GEZE UK to sponsor RIAS Awards Dinner

GEZE UK has announced it will sponsor the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) Awards Dinner for the fifth year in succession. The event,...