2015 Saltire Housing Design Awards launched
THE 2015 Saltire Housing Design Awards are launched this week by the Saltire Society, recognising design excellence across five categories – including a brand new...
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...
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...
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...
Architects appointed to George Square design project
JOHN McAslan + Partners has been commissioned to reconsider the 'synergy and balance' between George Square and the surrounding streets in relation to contemporary...
Notable Scots celebrated with Honorary Fellowships
FOUR distinguished Scots received Honorary Fellowships of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland at the annual RIAS Centenary and Awards Dinner in Glasgow this week.
Film composer,...
Scottish architecture firm transitions to Employee Ownership Trust model
ARCHITECTURAL practice jmarchitects has transitioned to employee ownership.
The business is now owned by the 100 employees at its studios in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, and...
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...
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...
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...
Architect calls for feasibility study into Scotland/Northern Ireland bridge link
THE prospect of a bridge linking Scotland to Northern Ireland continues to gather momentum, with a top Scottish architect calling for a feasibility study...
Architecture firm extends paid maternity and adoption leave to tackle sector gender ‘disparity’
GLASGOW-based firm Threesixty Architecture has announced it has introduced six months full pay maternity and adoption leave, in a bid to tackle ‘systemic’ gender...
HAUS Collective promotes Passivhaus designer to associate role
SCOTTISH architecture studio HAUS Collective has promoted certified Passivhaus designer Ewan Proctor-Mason to the position of associate.
Ewan, a graduate of the Mackintosh School of...
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...
ABC white paper urges government to establish framework for circular construction transition
ANDERSON Bell Christie (ABC) has produced a white paper that identifies 'significant change' is needed across the construction industry to meet the national net...
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...
Architect blocks out doubts to achieve his dream
AN architect has vowed to help more young deaf people into the profession after becoming only the second deaf person in Scotland to achieve...
Top ten: 2019 RIAS Awards winners announced
THE V&A Dundee and Macallan Distillery and Visitor Experience in Speyside were among the ten winners announced at the 2019 RIAS Awards. Other successful projects...
Green light for Passivhaus extension at Trinity Academy
THE City of Edinburgh Council has granted planning permission for a new Passivhaus extension at Trinity Academy. Listed building consent has also been obtained...
Judging panel revealed for Scottish Design Awards 2024
THE judging panel has been announced for the Scottish Design Awards 2024.
Each judge will be tasked with assessing the best architecture and design projects...
