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Aberdeen base for architects

WILLIAM Lippe Architects Ltd opened a new office in Aberdeen recently to complement their existing premises in Inverurie. The office will be managed by Associate,...
Archilink founders Shehan Hegur and Alistair Lea. Image credit: Mark Waugh

Scottish architectural surveying firm expands into Manchester

ABERDEEN-headquartered architectural surveying company Archilink Ltd has announced it is expanding into Manchester after achieving 'significant growth' this year. The company revealed it uses 'cutting-edge'...
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Plans submitted to transform former oil depot into new distillery in Ardrishaig

ORGANIC Architects, a specialist in designing sustainable distilleries, has submitted a planning application for a new craft whisky distillery and visitor destination on the west...

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...
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The designer with (market) gaps in his plans

STAFF members all sit around one desk in Hoko Design – there is no hierarchy; no designated person to hop up onto the scaffolding...
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Holmes Miller appoints project director

ARCHITECTURAL practice Holmes Miller has promoted Joanne Hemmings to the role of project director. The firm said the move recognises Joanne’s contribution to both project...

Architectural workers open first Unite union branch

ARCHITECTURAL workers have opened the sector’s first ever branch in the Unite union. The Section of Architectural Workers (SAW), set up in 2019, has officially...

Strong Scottish shortlist revealed for RIAS/RIBA Awards 2015

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced a 24 strong shortlist for its 2015 awards. The judging panel for this year, chaired by...

Edinburgh glamping specialist confirms English expansion

AN Edinburgh-based glamping site design consultancy has announced plans to open its first office in England as part of the firm's expansion plans. Glampitect said...

Football stadiums evolve to meet modern demands

AN architect involved in the design of some of the world’s most iconic modern football stadiums has said that stadia can no longer be...
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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...
Holmes Miller acquires Coltart Earley

Holmes Miller completes acquisition of Glasgow-based architectural practice

HOLMES Miller Limited (HM) has completed the acquisition of Coltart Earley Architecture (CEA), a Glasgow-based architectural practice founded in 1990 by Bill Coltart and...

Green light for Scottish National Gallery extension

 THE National Galleries of Scotland has received planning approval for a £16.8 million extension to the historic Scottish National Gallery (SNG) in Edinburgh. The planned revamp will treble the...

BDP secures ‘perfect’ Glasgow location

RYDEN'S office agency team has said it has found the 'perfect' location for international architectural practice BDP within The Grosvenor Building, originally designed by...

Holmes Miller supports Glasgow Institute of Architects

Tim Gray, director at architectural firm Holmes Miller, has been appointed president of the Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA). Tim assumed the mantle at the...

Barton Willmore reveals Scottish promotions

BARTON Willmore has announced two major promotions at its operating team in Scotland. Euan Revell, who is based in the planning and design consultancy's Edinburgh...

Silver lining for Ayrshire architects

AYRSHIRE-based LMA Architects has been ranked 10th in the Silver Employer of the Year (2-49) category at the annual Investors in People Awards. Winners and...

Architects have pivotal role to stimulate culture of health and wellbeing

By Alasdair Rankin, MD, Aitken Turnbull THE last year has brought into sharp focus that one of the lasting legacies of Covid-19 – when the...

Landmark project ensures bright future for Pennywell

LAST month Project Scotland reported that planning approval had been granted for an extra 177 homes in Pennywell, one of Scotland’s largest housing-led regeneration projects. Urban...

New images help bring Innovation Hub at MSIP in Dundee to life

NEW photos have been released of the Innovation Hub at the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP), which opened last month. MSIP is a joint venture...