RIAS/RIBA Awards shortlist revealed
A new high school in Perth, a hospice in Glasgow, and a sports centre in Inverclyde are included on an 18-strong shortlist for the...
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...
Paisley practice helps bring assisted-living to Kenya
A Paisley-based architecture practice has played a key role in what is thought to be Kenya's first assisted-living development.
Framed Estates has overseen the delivery...
GLM unveils new website as part of brand ‘evolution’
GLM, the architecture, building surveying, and project management firm, has announced the launch of its new website.
Part of its broader brand evolution, this new...
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...
Architecture practice secures government-backed loan to help mitigate Covid impact
AWARD-winning architecture practice 3DReid has secured a loan from Barclays through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
Acquired in anticipation of a potential contraction...
Garrion Tower refurbishment plans gather pace
BLOCK Architects has revealed information about the practice's role in a project for the renovation and extension of the Grade B-listed Garrion Tower, near...
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...
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...
Robin Webster named new RIAS president
ROBIN Webster OBE has been elected the next president of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS). He will succeed Stewart Henderson at...
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...
Ackermann appointed principal at BDP
CHRISTOPH Ackermann has been appointed principal at architectural practice BDP.
He will join Scott Mackenzie in the Glasgow Studio, where he will strengthen the design...
RIAS Awards 2018 winners revealed
A leisure centre in Clydebank, a new high school in Edinburgh and a building conservation centre in Stirling have been named amongst 12 winners...
Lippe Architects mark 30 years in business
North East Architects Practice, Lippe Architects held a Celebration Dinner recently to mark 30 years in business.
Amongst the 130 invited guests to the Meldrum House Hotel,...
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...
Anderson Bell Christie offers Building with Nature accreditation
ANDERSON Bell Christie (ABC) has announced that the practice is now offering Building with Nature accreditation, to ensure its masterplanning and architectural projects are...
Architects and designers must embrace the circular economy
By Alasdair Rankin, managing director, Aitken Turnbull Architects
Recently, I read an article about how academic innovation was helping to spearhead a transition to reduce waste...
Former RIAS president appointed chairman of Glasgow Wood
GLASGOW Wood has appointed Robin Webster OBE as its new chairman to replace Brian Young.
The charity and social enterprise provides volunteering opportunities to locals...
Glasgow studio appoints new MD
GLASGOW-based ICA, a studio of 60 architects and interior designers, has announced the appointment of Susannah Macneill as managing director.
Susannah has been with the business...
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...
