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...
Neil Baxter leaves RIAS role
RIAS has announced it has agreed to the request from secretary Neil Baxter Hon FRIAS Hon FRIBA, to leave the organisation after ten years’...
Hamilton architecture business wins latest Build Lanarkshire Programme
GAVIN McAuley, founder of Hamilton-based design studio, McAuley Architecture + interiors, has been crowned the winner of this year’s Build Lanarkshire Programme, delivered by...
Earlier engagement between architects and developers could offer more creative solutions to housing shortage
By George Buchanan, director of George Buchanan Architects
As a seasoned architect, I'm no stranger to the built environment and the challenges we face in...
Borders restoration project celebrates double award success
A community trust restoration and refurbishment project that breathed new life into a Borders railway station building, is celebrating two award wins.
The design of...
Architects appointed to work on Penicuik plans
MIDLOTHIAN Council has appointed consultants Douglas Wheeler Associates and architects Austin-Smith:Lord to work with Penicuik residents on proposals for the town's heritage regeneration.
A grant...
HLM appoints new head of hospitality, leisure and culture
HLM has appointed Patrick Arends as head of hospitality, leisure and culture at the practice.
A past winner of the RIBA West Midlands Emerging Architect of...
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...
Tributes paid to inspirational architect
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has notified its members and friends of the death of Professor Andrew (Andy) MacMillan.
Andy died suddenly on...
RIAS secures government funding for Ukraine reconstruction research
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has secured grant funding from the Scottish Government to research the opportunities and implications of practicing...
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...
HAUS Collective founders begin gruelling charity cycle to Berlin
THE co-founders of architecture studio HAUS Collective have now set off on a 532-mile charity bike ride from Glasgow to Berlin to mark ten...
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...
Top architect Gareth Hoskins dies aged 48
Gareth Hoskins, one of Scotland's best-known architects, has died at the age of 48.
A former UK and Scottish Architect of the Year winner, he established Glasgow-based Hoskins Architects...
Celebrating heritage through design
By Bruce Kennedy, architect director, BDP’s Glasgow studio
WE walk in the footsteps of our predecessors. Just as the inherited values of past generations shape...
Trio of Scottish projects win RIBA Awards
THREE Scottish projects are among the winners of the 2016 RIBA National Awards.
The City of Glasgow College, Riverside Campus (Michael Laird Architects/Reiach and Hall...
Glasgow School of Art restoration team appointed
THE design team that will lead the restoration of the world-renowned Mackintosh Building has been announced.
Following the fire that devastated the Glasgow School of Art...
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...
Scotland’s RIAS buildings of the year announced
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the winners of this year's national architecture awards.
As well as new housing, education and...
Churchill Homes appoints founder’s daughter to new creative director role
PROPERTY development company Churchill Homes has appointed Aimee Pirie, daughter of founder Gordon Pirie, to the newly created role of creative director.
The north east...
