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...
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...

Evolution of ‘warrior ideology’ shown in Perth construction find

ARCHAEOLOGISTS from the University of Aberdeen have recreated images of a figure found on a Pictish stone discovered during the construction of the A9/A85...
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...
David Keith, Jia MacKenzie, Amanda MacRitchie

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...

GLM expands in the west with opening of new office and senior appointment

ARCHITECTURE and building surveying practice Gibbon Lawson McKee Limited (GLM) has announced its expansion into the west of Scotland and a focus on commercial...

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...

Festival of Architecture launched

DRIVING rain failed to dampen the spirits as RIAS launched the Festival of Architecture 2016 at Edinburgh’s Calton Hill. Described as “the most ambitious ever...

Richard Murphy Architects to develop future vision for Leith’s Custom House

RICHARD Murphy Architects has been appointed to design a vision for the future of Leith's Custom House. Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) and the City...

£2.7m Edinburgh hotel transformation complete

3DReid has announced the completion of a £2.7 million hotel refurbishment in Edinburgh. The building - a former student residence - has been transformed into...

Green light for Glasgow office development

MOSAIC Architecture + Design has been granted Planning in Principle approval for the Carrick Square office development in Glasgow on behalf of the Soller...
Natural materials used in construction

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...
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RIAS calls for more post-construction checks to safeguard building energy performance

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects (RIAS) is calling on MSPs to press for more post-construction checks, in response to changes in building regulations being...
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-based architecture practice switches to nine-day fortnight

GLASGOW-headquartered architecture practice Holmes Miller has officially switched to a nine-day fortnight following a successful trial. In an employee-led decision, the practice has made the...
Blairgowrie exterior

Scotland’s first Passivhaus leisure development opens in Blairgowrie

SCOTLAND'S first Passivhaus leisure development has officially been opened in Blairgowrie. Designed by Holmes Miller, the £36 million project was delivered by Hub East Central...

Stallan Brand to design £70 million Falkirk Town Hall

STALLAN Brand has been appointed by Falkirk Council to design the new £70 million Falkirk Town Hall. The Glasgow-based architectural practice was behind the design...

How Scottish architecture is making its mark on global design

By Christoph Ackermann, architect and principal at BDP Glasgow THE proud architecture of Scotland has always reflected social movements, imitated prevailing ideas and influenced design...
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...

Edinburgh fire station granted listed building status for postmodern architecture significance

HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has designated Tollcross Fire Station in Edinburgh city centre as a Category B listed building due to its significance as...