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...

St Andrews set for new hotel and retail site

CONSTRUCTION has commenced on a new 65 bedroom Premier Inn hotel and Marks & Spencer Simply Food retail unit in St Andrews. The Largo Road...

Thumbs up for nation’s most northernly high school

RYDER Architecture has revealed details of the challenges involved in building the most northernly secondary school in the country. Shetland's Anderson High, which was delivered...

Life’s too short not to follow your dreams

AN award-winning Hamilton-based chartered architectural design-led studio is going from ‘strength to strength’ after its founder decided to take the plunge and launch his...
Dr Fatma Pelin Ekdi

Anderson Bell Christie hails KTP success with University of Strathclyde

EMPLOYEE-owned architectural practice Anderson Bell Christie (ABC) has completed a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Strathclyde, funded by Innovate UK. The...

Malcolm Fraser Architects closes down

Malcolm Fraser Architects has announced it ceased trading on August 21as a result of being unable to make the business profitable. The practice was established...

Architectural practice creates net zero workspace prospects in Kinross-shire

A Scottish architectural practice has created a net zero rural office for itself and other SMEs who share the firm's environmental ethos. Orwell Farm in...

Vision unveiled for ambitious Capability Scotland Perth project

ANDERSON Bell + Christie (AB+C) has unveiled its vision for Capability Scotland’s Our Inclusive Community Project (OICP) at Bertha Park Village in Perth. The architects...

Lifetime Achievement Award for Professor Robin Webster

Professor Robin Webster OBE FRIAS was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual RIAS Awards Dinner this week. The Award was presented by RIAS...

RIAS confirms shortlist for Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has confirmed the seven-strong shortlist for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award.

Architectural practice makes it a full house in Greenock

A young architectural practice has become the newest tenant at Riverside Inverclyde’s (Ri) Custom House property in Greenock. Nicholson McShane Architects (NMA) has taken the last remaining...

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...

National recognition for HLM

HLM has been shortlisted for Employer of the Year at the AJ100 Awards 2018. The design and architecture firm, which has studios in Glasgow, has...

First look at ‘radical’ Paisley Museum vision

THE first images have been released showing how Paisley Museum will be transformed in a £42 million project. Architects AL_A are behind design plans for...

Making junctions safer in memory of Emma

RESPONDENTS to a new campaign launched in memory of a young architect who lost her life whilst cycling in Glasgow city centre have been...

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...

Livingston retail park set for “21st century facelift”

CONSTRUCTION is to start on a £3.5 million transformation of Livingston's Almondvale West Retail Park. Designed by 3DReid's Glasgow studio, the site is situated adjacent to...
Crawford Architecture team

Montrose architectural practice transitions to Employee Ownership Trust model

MONTROSE-based Crawford Architecture has officially transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). The move puts the firm’s future in the hands of its team, giving...

Milestone for £16 million architecture school at RGU

Robert Gordon University (RGU) has completed the second phase of its £120m Garthdee campus project. The new £16 million Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built...

RIAS launches manifesto ahead of Scottish Parliament election

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has published its policy manifesto ahead of the Scottish Parliament election on May 7. As a charity...