BDP returns to Edinburgh following Pattern Design acquisition

ARCHITECTURE practice BDP has opened a new studio at Thirlestane Road in Edinburgh city centre. The business said the move forms part of its acquisition...

Architecture and planning practice launches Replanet project

HALLIDAY Fraser Munro has announced the launch of its Replanet initiative, designed to underpin the journey to carbon zero and its commitment to a...
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...

A new name for architecture practice as business targets UK-wide expansion

AN Edinburgh-based employee-owned architecture practice is rebranding and targeting a period of growth as it eyes expansion throughout the UK. Founded in 1994, AMA Studio...
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New book charts Glasgow’s 21st-century architectural evolution

A new book marks a celebration of Glasgow's architectural evolution since the turn of the millennium. Glasgow From Above blends architectural commentary with striking aerial...

Shortlist announced for Scottish Design Awards 2022

FINALISTS have been announced for the Scottish Design Awards 2022, which celebrate the top achievements by architecture and design professionals. With hundreds of entries to...

Dumfries architecture practice adds Passivhaus specialist to its team

AN architecture practice has hired a Passivhaus specialist as it continues to grow its portfolio of housing association and community housing projects across Dumfries...

Delivering modern homes that reflect rural setting

Page/Park's Jonathan Walsh, who was project architect on a new 23-unit housing project in Kirkintilloch, provides an overview of the initiative to deliver much-needed...

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...

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...

Edinburgh practice to design world’s second tallest tower

AN Edinburgh-based architecture practice is to design the world's second tallest tower in Russia. Kettle Collective revealed the tower will be built in St Petersburg...

7N Architects to lead Lerwick Lanes masterplan

7N Architects has secured the contract to undertake the Lerwick Lanes masterplan, Shetland Islands Council has announced. The local authority said the tender exercise attracted...

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 award winners demonstrate ‘resilience’ of architecture profession

A Jedburgh school, Lockerbie sawmill visitor centre, and Portobello townhouse development are among the eight winners of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland...

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...

European design awards launched

ENTRIES are now open for the 2015 European Copper in Architecture Awards. A celebration of contemporary architecture and showcase for architects designing with copper...

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...
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...

Off to a good start: West Highland Way project completed

GLASGOW-based PagePark Architects has recently completed work on a design project at the start of the famous West Highland Way in Milngavie. The 96-mile path...

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,...