New images help bring Innovation Hub at MSIP in Dundee to life

NEW photos have been released of the Innovation Hub at the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP), which opened last month. MSIP is a joint venture...

National recognition for HLM

HLM has been shortlisted for Employer of the Year at the AJ100 Awards 2018. The design and architecture firm, which has studios in Glasgow, has...

Edinburgh glamping specialist confirms English expansion

AN Edinburgh-based glamping site design consultancy has announced plans to open its first office in England as part of the firm's expansion plans. Glampitect said...

Students showcase how urban village could be created in Aberdeen

ARCHITECTURE students at Robert Gordon University have showcased how an urban village could be created in the historic heart of Aberdeen. It forms part of...

Strong Scottish shortlist revealed for RIAS/RIBA Awards 2015

THE Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced a 24 strong shortlist for its 2015 awards. The judging panel for this year, chaired by...

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...

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...

Calton Hill City Observatory design team ‘delighted’ by award shortlisting

EDINBURGH'S Calton Hill City Observatory has been shortlisted for an AJ Architecture Award. The design by HarrisonStevens has been nominated in the Landscape and Public...

Garrion Tower refurbishment plans gather pace

BLOCK Architects has revealed information about the practice's role in a project for the renovation and extension of the Grade B-listed Garrion Tower, near...

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,...
Glasgow's Candleriggs

New book charts Glasgow’s 21st-century architectural evolution

A new book marks a celebration of Glasgow's architectural evolution since the turn of the millennium. Glasgow From Above blends architectural commentary with striking aerial...

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...

jmarchitects helps reaffirm Ardrossan youngster’s architecture ambitions

AN Ardrossan Academy pupil with ambitions of becoming an architect has been given his first introduction to the profession thanks to a firm working...

Keppie reveals outcome of enterprise project

KEPPIE Design, in partnership with East Ayrshire Council and Ayrshire College, has announced that Cumnock Academy has been awarded the top prize at the finale...

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...

How Scottish architecture is making its mark on global design

By Christoph Ackermann, architect and principal at BDP Glasgow THE proud architecture of Scotland has always reflected social movements, imitated prevailing ideas and influenced design...

Local school wins design award

  AT this year’s Glasgow Institute of Architects Design Award ceremony, held in Oran Mor on Friday 14th November, Holmes Miller secured the 2014...

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...

Richard Murphy completes Edinburgh Academy hockey pavilion

A £2 million hockey pavilion for Edinburgh Academy has been completed by Richard Murphy Architects. The pavilion forms part of a wider masterplan strategy for...

McBains names new director of architecture team

CONSTRUCTION consulting and design agency McBains has appointed Mark Baseby as director of its architecture team. He has been with the firm since 2000, working...