BDP Glasgow office

BDP relocates to Glasgow’s historic Grosvenor Building

DESIGN practice BDP has moved into its new Glasgow studio in The Grosvenor Building in Gordon Street - a space originally designed by renowned...

New biomimetic design courses to ‘derive inspiration from nature’

THE Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is developing a series of academic courses and collaborative research practice in partnership with the Eden Project and...

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...
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RIAS calls for more post-construction checks to safeguard building energy performance

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects (RIAS) is calling on MSPs to press for more post-construction checks, in response to changes in building regulations being...
ORA Architects team

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...
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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...
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Glasgow practice embarks on employee ownership model

ANDERSON Bell + Christie has announced its transition to employee ownership. Following the transfer of 100% of the architectural practice's shares into an employee ownership...

Tributes paid to inspirational architect

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has notified its members and friends of the death of Professor Andrew (Andy) MacMillan. Andy died suddenly on...

RIBA workload trends research shows ‘first glimpse of positivity’

THE RIBA Future Trends Workload Index rose to +3 in July - up from -17 in June and a major step forward after four...

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...
Caledonia High

Carefully designed landscape helps shape outdoor learning at Caledonia High

LANDSCAPE architecture practice OOBE has revealed its role in helping to shape the new £88 million Caledonia High School in Rosyth. Working alongside architects AHR,...

3DReid Student Prize 2023 winner announced

3DReid has named Warren D’Souza from the University of Bath as the winner of this year's Student Prize award. Tutors were invited to nominate one...

Green light for National Manufacturing Institute Scotland facility

PLANNING permission has been obtained for the construction of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) facility near Glasgow Airport. Situated on Netherton Campus at the...
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Dunfermline practice wins top architect accolade

DUNFERMLINE-based ORA Architects is celebrating after being named Best Architect at the Scotland’s Home Improvement Awards 2025. The practice has delivered a range of projects...

RIAS confirms shortlist for Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has confirmed the seven-strong shortlist for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award.

RIAS confirms winners of special category awards

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced the special category winners of the 2023 RIAS Awards. The Circular Economy Design Award, sponsored...

HAUS founders get on their bike for gruelling charity challenge

TO mark ten years of practice, the founders of Glasgow-based architecture studio HAUS Collective are aiming to raise £10,000 for homelessness charity, The Marie...

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...

Architects embrace online professional development during pandemic

NEW research has revealed a 'surge' in demand for online CPD content for architects and specifiers during the the Covid-19 pandemic. SpecifiedBy, a specification-led marketing...
ARPL's design

Designed to prosper

As the construction industry continues to toil under the strain of a weak economy the need to ensure the final product lives up to...