Why Scotland’s architects have designs on England’s green and pleasant land!
The Scottish architecture & design sector is strong. There’s a huge range of talent and an ability and desire to deliver projects at a...
RIAS highlights ‘critical opportunity’ to address built environment strategy failings
THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has championed 'radical reform' in its response to the UK Government consultation on its forthcoming strategy...
RIAS launches ‘Architect in the Hoose’ 2015
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) is launching Architect in the Hoose to help homeowners and raise money for the Architects Benevolent...
3DReid announces student prize victor
3DREID has announced Tiia Partanen from the University of Strathclyde as the winner of the firm's student prize.
This year's contest had a record number...
RIAS confirms special category awards winners for 2026
FOLLOWING the recent announcement of the ten RIAS award-winning projects for 2026, the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland has now confirmed the winners...
Holmes Miller to lead Paisley Town Hall revamp
HOLMES Miller has announced it will lead the £22 million redesign of Paisley Town Hall. The architects will transform the inside of the 19th-century building...
ARCKIT wins big at London Design Awards
A new architectural model making system won two major awards at the prestigious London Design Awards 2014 ceremony. ARCKIT received the Best Start-up Product...
Historic Edinburgh building benefits from £2m conversion
3DReid has completed a £2 million conversion of three of the original Princes Street townhouses to office use.
The architectural practice said that by converting...
Education as a building block for community integration
By David Halliday, MD at Halliday Fraser Munro
COMMUNITY plays a major role in all our lives, as has been emphasised during these uncertain times. ...
£2.7m Edinburgh hotel transformation complete
3DReid has announced the completion of a £2.7 million hotel refurbishment in Edinburgh.
The building - a former student residence - has been transformed into...
Transformative Dundee project sends positive message out to industry
THE transformative Waterfront Place project in Dundee – featuring an urban beach, active travel hub, public art, interactive play area, and public realm and...
“Dynamic” £110m UWS campus opens to students
THE £110 million University of the West of Scotland (UWS) campus at Hamilton International Technology Park has opened its doors to students.
Designed by Mosaic,...
Architects reappointed to NHS SBS framework
NORR Consultants has announced it has been reappointed to the NHS SBS Construction Consultancy Services Framework.
The architecture practice, which has three offices in Scotland,...
Shortlist announced for RIAS Awards 2018
A sports performance centre in Edinburgh, a new hospital in Dumfries and a Glasgow-based distillery are among the buildings in contention for the Royal Incorporation...
‘Exceptional’ shortlist unveiled for 2026 RIAS Awards
AN outdoor swimming pool, a 15th century tower house and doocot, and an Arbroath arts studio are among the projects shortlisted for the 2026 RIAS...
Anderson Bell Christie hails KTP success with University of Strathclyde
EMPLOYEE-owned architectural practice Anderson Bell Christie (ABC) has completed a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Strathclyde, funded by Innovate UK.
The...
Funding boost for multi-million pound project to revamp Paisley Museum
AMBITIOUS plans to transform Paisley Museum into a 'world class' visitor destination have received a boost after The National Lottery Heritage Fund committed to £3.8...
Paisley practice helps bring assisted-living to Kenya
A Paisley-based architecture practice has played a key role in what is thought to be Kenya's first assisted-living development.
Framed Estates has overseen the delivery...
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...
RIBA announces winners of its post-pandemic design competition
THE Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced three joint winners of its Rethink: 2025 design competition.
The initiative invited architects and students to...
