Edinburgh practice marks a new chapter for landscapes
THE value of landscapes has been brought firmly into focus by the Covid-19 pandemic.
That’s the view of Mike Harrison, co-founder of Edinburgh-based landscape architecture...
Fife-based design and architecture practice sees turnover soar by 11%
FIFE-based ORA Architects has reported a 'significant' uplift in business performance after growing turnover by 11% in 2024/25, with a further 10% growth projected...
Work starts at first of five new Glasgow Travelodge sites
WORK is underway on the Mosaic-designed Queen Elizabeth Hospital Travelodge, located next to the Glasgow hospital.
The 60-bedroom, £3 million hotel is due for completion early...
Landscape architecture business opens new Glasgow studio
LANDSCAPE architecture practice OOBE has opened a new Glasgow studio at Tontine, 20 Trongate.
Regional director Greg Meikle has been appointed to lead the firm's...
Magnificent seven: architectural practice shares equity with management team members
WATSON Batty architects has announced the release of equity in the business to seven new members of its management team.
The move is a part...
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...
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...
Edinburgh-based charity submits plans for new Craigmillar facility
AN Edinburgh-based charity has submitted a planning application for a new facility in Craigmillar.
Thistle, a health and wellbeing charity marking its 75th anniversary this...
Glasgow launches competition to redesign fire-damaged landmark
GLASGOW City Council is set to launch a new competition to redesign Albert Cross after it was gutted by two major fires.
In the first...
Award-winning Scottish architecture firm opens Manchester studio
AITKEN Turnbull has opened new architectural studio in the centre of Manchester following a 'surge' in demand from a growing client base in the...
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...
Heriot-Watt launches new architecture degree with focus on sustainability
EDINBURGH'S historic architecture and the modern architecture of Dubai are among the inspirations for a new master programme being launched by Heriot-Watt University.
The new...
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...
Sheppard watches over student flock
Architecture practice Sheppard Robson has completed a £14m remodelling of two university buildings in Glasgow city centre.
Strathclyde University’s Lord Hope and Curran buildings were...
Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries claims Scotland’s best building award
THE Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries has won the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award for 2017.
Designed by Richard Murphy Architects and built...
GEG Capital adds Bracewell Stirling Consulting to portfolio
INVERNESS-based investment group GEG Capital Ltd has acquired a stake in architectural practice Bracewell Stirling Consulting.
The addition of the consultancy, offering design, master...
Glasgow architecture studio funds educational courses for homelessness charity
GLASGOW-based architecture studio HAUS Collective is funding educational courses for homelessness charity The Marie Trust after raising £15,000 on a charity bike ride.
To mark...
Glasgow start-up architecture business eyes UK expansion
A Glasgow-based residential architecture start-up has announced plans to begin a UK expansion after securing 'significant' investment.
The total £400,000 raised has been described as...
Design plans submitted for Glasgow mental health facility
KEPPIE Design has announced a detailed design proposal has been submitted for Stobhill Mental Health Estate.
Appointed by hub West Scotland to deliver the project...
Firm shortlisted for four gongs at Learning Places Scotland Awards
FOUR Holmes Miller projects have been nominated for honours at the Learning Places Scotland Awards later this month.
Held in partnership with the Scottish Government,...
