Welcome to the first issue of architecture17, a new publication free with the July/August edition of Homes & Interiors Scotland. In it, more than twenty of the country’s best architecture practices tell us about their specialisms, their awards and the motivations, as they detail some of their most interesting and challenging recent commissions. It’s an inspiring read as well as an informative one. Despite the economic downturn and a period of political uncertainty, architecture in Scotland has remained creative, vibrant and ever-evolving, with a steady stream of brilliantly designed private homes and public buildings.