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...
Off-grid Ayrshire home to integrate sustainability at every turn
HYDE + Hyde Architects have shared new renders of one of their latest projects - an off-grid home that will sit on the edge...
Plans submitted to transform former oil depot into new distillery in Ardrishaig
ORGANIC Architects, a specialist in designing sustainable distilleries, has submitted a planning application for a new craft whisky distillery and visitor destination on the west...
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...
Graham + Sibbald appoints director of architectural services
GRAHAM + Sibbald has announced the promotion of Rachel Murray to director of architectural services.
Rachel first joined the firm's architectural team in 2022, with...
Stallan Brand to design £70 million Falkirk Town Hall
STALLAN Brand has been appointed by Falkirk Council to design the new £70 million Falkirk Town Hall.
The Glasgow-based architectural practice was behind the design...
GEZE UK to sponsor RIAS Awards Dinner
GEZE UK has announced it will sponsor the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) Awards Dinner for the fifth year in succession.
The event,...
Life’s too short not to follow your dreams
AN award-winning Hamilton-based chartered architectural design-led studio is going from ‘strength to strength’ after its founder decided to take the plunge and launch his...
Saunders Centre secures Best Building prize
PagePark Architects' Saunders Centre in Glasgow has landed the coveted RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award for 2016.
The science and technology building for...
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...
Architects and designers must embrace the circular economy
By Alasdair Rankin, managing director, Aitken Turnbull Architects
Recently, I read an article about how academic innovation was helping to spearhead a transition to reduce waste...
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...
Judging panel announced for Scottish Design Awards 2023
THE 12-strong judging panel has been confirmed for the Scottish Design Awards 2023.
The line-up includes Heather Claridge, director of design at Architecture & Design...
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...
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,...
Holmes Miller earns award recognition for HMP & YOI Stirling project
ARCHITECTURE firm Holmes Miller has won the Health Building or Project category at the Scottish Design Awards.
In what was a record for the Glasgow-based...
District 10 cleans up at Dundee Institute of Architects Awards
DISTRICT 10 at Seabreas, Dundee, the first commercial building constructed from shipping containers in Scotland, achieved a clean sweep of the Dundee Institute of Architects...
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...
HLM completes St Andrews student accommodation project
HLM has completed the new Whitehorn Hall student accommodation complex at the University of St Andrews, the largest single expansion of student bedrooms in the...
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’...
