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Leeds Playhouse sees Page\Park bring some much needed colour to a drab 2020

CHANCE EVENTS MAY HAVE CONSPIRED AGAINST 2020 RUNNING AT FULL THROTTLE BUT THAT IS NOT TO SAY THE YEAR HAS BEEN SLOW, FAR FROM IT. OVER THE PAST 12 MONTHS WE HAVE WITNESSED A STEADY BEAT OF DAZZLING DESIGNS THAT BRING FRESH HOPE TO A DORMANT THEATRELAND, CHAMPION DIGNITY IN CARE AND REVITALISED ONE OF OUR MOST PROMINENT GAP SITES. URBAN REALM RESTORES ORDER TO A TURBULENT YEAR WITH A LOOK AT THE HUNDRED MOST TENACIOUS PRACTICES AND THE PROJECTS WHICH WILL DEFINE 2020 LONG AFTER COVID PASSES INTO HISTORY.

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Page\Park No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 26 Staff Total (Scotland): 36

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Keppie Design Ltd No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 37 Staff Total (Scotland): 94 Peter Moran Managing Director

How is architecture responding to a post virus world? The psychological impact of 2020 is likely to be long-lasting. An environment in which those things we previously took for granted can return as before is a universally shared ambition, even if currently difficult to imagine. As a profession we evaluate problems in the wide context where we find them and explore solutions that overcome not only those known problems, but anticipated ones that may emerge out of new phenomena. Architects are currently doing what they do best; analysing and evaluating in order to put forward new, creative ideas that positively respond to a different set of contextual and social circumstances.

Above - Stobhill Mental Health Estate provides a balanced care environment Below - Day spaces are grouped adjacent to external green space

In what ways is your practice evolving? When the entire profession entered lockdown in late March, we were perhaps in a better position than most to adapt to a different way of working. To benefit our international work, we had already invested in software platforms that made remote working easier. Although the pandemic catalysed it, we were already moving towards a much more flexible working environment for our team. Like everyone else in the profession, we definitely miss the collegiate atmosphere of a working studio but our evolution (if that’s the correct term) into a practice that’s agile enough to work anywhere without compromise to quality is one which we are successfully navigating.

What is your greatest achievement of 2020? There are several things that we take pride in from what has been a very challenging year for the profession. Maintaining our consistent quality in design and delivery for the diverse range and geographical spread of our current workload has been a huge success for the practice. But in terms of individual projects, the creation of the NHS Louisa Jordan Hospital in only 23 days is a significant achievement we share with all who participated in it. The real achievement of the project – and perhaps the legacy that it will leave – was one of unquestioning industry-wide, multi-disciplinary collaboration and commitment.

Above - Keppie have championed a people focussed approach at Stobhill Below - Welcoming and non-clinical spaces enhance the dignity of occupants

ALL IMAGES © PAUL ZANRE PHOTOGRAPHY

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jmarchitects No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 32 Staff Total (Scotland): 45 Henry McKeown Design Director What needs to change to enhance our built environment? A holistic recognition for all involved in our industry, including our planning colleagues, the government and funding bodies, that to create a high quality built environment we need to find the correct balance between the design of truly sustainable buildings and having the correct budget to do so. When project budgets match the aspiration for design solutions that will deliver on a zero carbon world in the near future that would be a great enhancement for society. Good design does not cost more than poor design.

Above - Market Street Hotel is bedded into the urban edge of the Old Town Below - A bespoke design references its Scottish Baronial context

Where do you see the profession heading over the next decade? As a teacher and practitioner, I see the evolution of the profession from two distinct vantage points. The way we teach and the agendas we push in architectural education are geared toward a more intelligent way to build sustainable architecture/no longer green wash, but hard-nosed facts and construction techniques that will make our building designs more responsible in the face of the climate crisis. As a practitioner I think architects can be at the mercy of the market which (rightly or wrongly) can determine if the required detailed and appropriate building specifications that would result in a truly sustainable building are affordable. Funding models need to adapt and focus on long-term savings rather than upfront costs to reflect the reality of zero-carbon building design. Is now a good time to be an architect? Is there ever a good time to be an architect? I think the answer has to be split. At one level I think it is a privilege to be an architect, no matter what time we are in; we make buildings, and we leave a trace in the world in a small way and sometimes in a spectacular way and somewhere in between. A well-known colleague of ours (an architect) has written a book “Urbanisms Working with Doubt”, a humble but very honest text that explains the kind of answer this question demands. Well worth a read, and a reminder of our fragility. >

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Cooper Cromar

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 36 Staff Total (Scotland): 56 Graham Forsyth Director How is architecture responding to a post virus world? We are already seeing how Architecture is responding and it is fascinating to see a blurring of lines between different typologies. The workplace will become even more flexible than before, the home has become the workplace and health and wellness is foremost. The most enduring message though is that whilst technology has been pivotal in steering us through the Pandemic, people are desperate to let our cities burst back into life, socialise and allow a new urbanism to emerge. For problem solvers and creative thinkers these challenges will bring out our very best work and lead to interesting times ahead. What is your greatest achievement of 2020? In March 2020, like everyone else in the Profession, we overnight found ourselves in a virtual mode of working. It has been hugely satisfying and positive that we were able to switch to home working and continue to deliver projects efficiently and with continuing excellence for our Clients – a real tribute to the commitment, dedication, and flexibility of our Team during these unchartered times. It was also very rewarding in Autumn, after significant input from all staff, to launch our new brand and website which sets out our ethos, approach and vision in the continued pursuit of excellence. Is now a good time to be an architect? It’s always a good time to be an architect! …. even in these unprecedented times of global adversity where we’re living in an ever-changing world with new and very real challenges, we need to recognise that as a profession we have a fantastic and privileged opportunity to respond, re-evaluate, contribute to, and help shape the way we’ll all live and work in the future. 05

CDA

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 34 Staff Total (Scotland): 49

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Cooper Cromar are to transform the frontage of a city block at 311-345 Argyle Street, Glasgow, delivering a 272,000sq/ft European hub for an American financial institution

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No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 24 Staff Total (Scotland): 48 Jen Samuel Associate Director How is architecture responding to a post virus world? As a practice, we pride ourselves in our collaborative design approach, ensuring all aspects of a project are considered from the outset. Such aspects have now been expanded or altered, with consideration given to the potential ‘new normal’ where social distancing is commonplace, cross contamination is a primary concern, and technology takes the place of travel. We have had the opportunity to examine and consider these aspects across the broad range of sectors in which we are involved, from the density of residential accommodation or the day to day operations of a hotel, to the access requirements and space planning of large scale commercial developments. We have sought to assist our clients where possible with the publication of documents demonstrating ways in which existing assets can either be reconfigured to meet current guidance, or fully repurposed should sectors struggle to recover long term. Although we hope the latter won’t become commonplace, we

Top - The Craigmillar intergenerational residential and care development by 3DReid addresses the challenges of an ageing society Bottom right Student halls rub shoulders with assisted living homes and dementia care Bottom left - External courtyards tie spaces together. 3D Visuals: © 3DReid

will always aim to support clients who may be facing uncertainty during challenging times, pandemic or otherwise. In what ways is your practice evolving? We began 2020 developing our ‘social manifesto’, looking at ways in which we could benefit and improve the practice’s prime asset: our people.Becoming a much more people-focussed practice has been a long term desire, and we have seen it realised in earnest over the past 12 months. A flexible working policy was introduced, and subsequently enhanced as the need for remote working became apparent. Mental Health First Aid training was also undertaken, and a much more open dialogue around mental health began in the studios. This dialogue has continued despite our social interactions now being limited, ensuring our team know they are fully supported both personally and professionally, hopefully allowing a degree of comfort in an otherwise worrisome time. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy was also formalised,with the aim of addressing existing barriers and inequalities, hopefully allowing us to move the practice forward in a much more progressive manner.

environment, however the spaces in between, the open spaces, the leftovers spaces – these are the areas which have been at the forefront this year. The social, environmental and economic benefits of open space has long been known, however given the recent limitations on meeting indoors, our reliance on them has become more evident than ever. They have become the primary places in which we interact with others, where we can feel like a community, and where we feel a brief respite from the strange world surrounding us. The role of open space within the urban fabric seems more significant than ever at present, with well-designed and cared for spaces becoming a much valued resource to people in every walk of life. Given the extent of derelict and underused land in our towns and cities however, it is clear that providing funding and support to the many grassroots movements which promote the transformation of such spaces should be greatly encouraged. Such initiatives not only create much loved spaces, but build closer communities and partnerships, and if this year has taught us anything, it is that community spirit should very much be celebrated. 07

What needs to change to enhance our built environment? The buildings we create are often the focus of the built

Collective Architecture

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 25 Staff Total (Scotland): 46

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Stallan-Brand have extended their decade long involvement in the regeneration of Laurieston with proposals for a new build residential development of 349 homes, including a mixed use ground floor along the site’s primary edge and the final section of a civic park.

Michael Laird Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 29 Staff Total (Scotland): 65 09

Holmes Miller Limited

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 32 Staff Total (Scotland): 49 10

MAST Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 30 Staff Total (Scotland): 60 11

Stallan-Brand

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 23 Staff Total (Scotland): 32 Paul Stallan Design Director Is now a good time to be an architect? I used to think that I could not go on and life was nothing but an awful song, but now I know the meaning of true love, I’m leaning on the everlasting arms. If I can see it, then I can do it if I just believe it, there’s nothing to it. If I can see it, then I can be it if I just believe it. There’s nothing to it I believe I can fly I believe I can touch the sky I think about it every night and day. Spread my wings and fly away. I believe I can soar I see me running through that open door. I believe I can fly, I believe I can fly, I believe I can fly. See I was on the verge of breakin’ down, sometimes silence URBAN REALM WINTER 2020 URBANREALM.COM

can seem so loud. There are miracles in life I must achieve. But first I know it starts inside of me. Cause I believe in me, if I just spread my wings I can fly. I can fly, I can fly. If I just spread my wings I can fly, woo. In what ways is your practice evolving? The ten commandments for practice evolution; 1. Don’t let anyone know how much money you have. It’ll make people jealous and want to steal it from you. 2. Don’t let anyone know what you’re doing next. People will use this knowledge to rob you and hurt you. 3. Don’t trust anyone. Even your mother would betray you for the money that’ll be in it. 4. Don’t take anyone’s advice. 5. Don’t sell advice around the area you live in. 6. Don’t give credit, people don’t pay you back. 7. Keep your family and business completely separate. 8. Don’t accept cash. You will almost definitely get robbed. 9. Stay away from project management consultants at all times. They won’t listen to your excuses and it will destroy your business and people will probably try to kill you. 10. If you don’t have people to sell your advice to, still don’t give it away for free. Your suppliers won’t care whether you sell it or not, they’ll take their money anyway. Do you have any passions/bugbears you’d like to get off your chest? Raindrops are falling on my head, and just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed, nothing seems to fit. Those raindrops

are falling on my head, they keep falling, so I just did me some talking to the sun, and I said I didn’t like the way he got things done sleeping on the job. Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling but there’s one thing I know the blues they send to meet me won’t defeat me. It won’t be long till happiness steps up to greet me, raindrops keep falling on my head, but that doesn’t mean my eyes will soon be turning red crying’s not for me, ‘cause I’m never gonna stop the rain by complaining, because I’m free nothing’s worrying me. It won’t be long till happiness steps up to greet me. Raindrops keep falling on my head, but that doesn’t mean my eyes will soon be turning red. Crying’s not for me ‘cause I’m never gonna stop the rain by complaining. Because I’m free nothing’s worrying me.

NORR Consultants Ltd

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 21 Staff Total (Scotland): 43 13

Anderson Bell Christie

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 28 Staff Total (Scotland): 38 14

Reiach and Hall Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 19 Staff Total (Scotland): 25 15

Hypostyle Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 22 Staff Total (Scotland): 37 Ryan Young Associate How is Architecture responding to a post virus world? Our homes have become our new working environments Work/life balance has never been more important and the Architects vision of the home is rapidly changing to incorporate this duality. Outdoor Space to breakaway from your home office desk is now high on the priority list. Acoustics within the home are more important than ever to create subdivision of family members and from adjacent neighbours. Zoom meetings have changed the landscape of how we communicate more effectively and sustainably. We are re-inhabiting our towns, and our cities will hopefully reduce car dominance and return to more pedestrian/cycle friendly places. Healthy buildings have never been more important. Is now a good time to be an Architect? The newly qualified architect needs to adapt the most. With potential loss of 1-to-1 mentoring in an office environment they need to become well connected with colleagues using all

Top - Hypostyle are developing the 22-acre former Dalmarnock power Station site on behalf of Link Group and Laurel Homes Bottom - 556 homes for private sale and mid-market rent will be offered

available technologies. Increased freedoms on where you can work - away from the 9-5 fixed desk office environment will ultimately lead to more healthy, happy and creative architects. However, Collaboration with our fellow colleagues and the wider design team is key for the success of every project and architects needs to stay connected. Where do you see the profession heading over the next decade? We must become fully versed Net Zero-Carbon, BIM designers that are the major decision maker in the design and procurement of buildings. The architect/clerk of work relationship needs to evolve to create even better collaborations – improving quality. We will further harness the power of digital technology and modern methods of construction. As time moves on we will become working tourists. The virtual office will become the future and we will work collaboratively in real time with colleagues within a cloud based environment where architectural, m&e and structural designs are better integrated. Architects fees must increase to reflect the huge responsibility and liability they are expected to take in commissioning, construction and life of a building. >

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ICA

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 19 Staff Total (Scotland): 50 17

LDN Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 29 Staff Total (Scotland): 39 18

Hoskins Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 20 Staff Total (Scotland): 32 19

Oliver Chapman Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 4 Staff Total (Scotland): 4 20

Threesixty Architecture

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 18 Staff Total (Scotland): 32 21

Moxon Architects Ltd

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 6 Staff Total (Scotland): 8 Ben Addy Managing Director

Left - Moxon have settled on a former quarry within the Cairngorms National Park for their new practice HQ Right - An avoidance of compartmentalisation arises from a desire to establish a flat hierarchy. Images © Timothy Soar

progress that continues to be made in power generation and that is slowly becoming mainstream in construction is in no way matched by the continued appalling performance of our transport networks. Architects have a role in addressing this. Is now a good time to be an architect? In many ways it’s always a good time to be an architect – it is in the nature of the subject that it is wide ranging and stimulating. 22

Mosaic Architecture & Design

What is your greatest achievement of 2020? I’d hesitate to put it in those terms but completing our new studio and café up on Deeside has already proven transformative to the practice – it is a publicly accessible site so we are more visible as a practice and this has led to positive engagement beyond our normal client base. It’s an unusual and enjoyable privilege to see people exploring the building and looking down on us from our roof terrace while we are working…

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 13 Staff Total (Scotland): 20

What needs to change to enhance our built environment? Embodied energy and energy in use are fundamental priorities and rightly so - however we need to be mindful that the pursuit of higher standards in these areas must not come at the cost of a lesser consideration of (for example) landscape or the urban environment. Interestingly we are seeing (and are fortunate to be contributing to) the most significant efforts in achieving higher material efficiencies on the very largest projects we are involved with. There is undoubtedly greater responsibility the larger the project however the importance attached to this imperative is a source of encouragement. I think it would also help the discussion amongst architects and hence ultimately improve the quality of our environment if there was a wider appreciation of the impacts we have as a civilisation beyond our immediate professional concerns – for example the

What is your greatest achievement of 2020? Our greatest achievement over the past year is probably the one that hardly anyone knows about yet. We’ve been working on Scotland’s exhibition for the 17th International Architecture Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia. Our response to theme “How Will We Live Together?” considered the civic role of architecture by bringing together architects/ designers with citizens in communities around Scotland to explore ideas which respond to their hopes, dreams and ambitions for the future of the places in which they live. The event was postponed this summer and we’re hopeful that it will go ahead in some form in 2021.

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7N Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 16 Staff Total (Scotland): 21 Ewan Anderson Managing Partner

How is architecture responding to a post virus world? After a year of isolation and disconnection, with too much of it spent in the ethereal world of Zoom, there has never

Left - 7N Architects have created Edinburgh’s first new whisky distillery in a century with the Holyrood Distillery, transforming a B-listed railway building © ZAC AND ZAC in the process Right - Hillside House by 56Three matches the University of Sheffield Arts Tower for verticality with 250 bed spaces over 16 storeys

been a more important time to re-think how to make our cities, spaces and buildings better places for the people who live and work in them. I don’t subscribe to the “death of the office” view of the post-Covid future. Human beings are social creatures. People need to be with other people. Architects should welcome being asked to design healthier and safer places that bring people together. Where do you see the profession heading over the next decade? It could be another tough decade for architects, but I’m hopeful that the profession can respond to the challenge of the post Covid landscape by finding positive ways to redefine its relevance. The theme of re-discovering the civic role of architecture, which we explored in our Biennale exhibition, is an important dimension of this. Architects need to find better ways of using their skills and talents to be more demonstrably useful to society, to make a better case for the value they bring to any project, rather than hoping that traditional definitions of the role will be enough. 24

HLM Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 9 Staff Total (Scotland): 21 25

Austin-Smith:Lord Ltd

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 10 Staff Total (Scotland): 15

Bracewell Stirling Consulting

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 6 Staff Total (Scotland): 22 27

Nicoll Russell Studios

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 11 Staff Total (Scotland): 11 28

Atkins

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 14 Staff Total (Scotland): 25 29

56three Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 15 Staff Total (Scotland): 21 Gordon Beaton Director What is your greatest achievement of 2020? Despite the obvious challenges of 2020 we are proud of our rebrand which has taken place in this unforgettable year following a restructuring of the ownership and management of the practice at the beginning of 2019. We launched 56three Architects in March with a new vision and look for the practice. Our launch was low key but our exciting news has spread organically and the feedback has been terrific. Following a year of growth we are adopting new ways of working, implementing procedures to not only manage our ‘25 offices’ as a result of the pandemic but embracing this opportunity. >

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In what ways is your practice evolving? Our national reach and remote working has allowed us to recruit a new colleague based in Leeds. As we welcome everyone back to a creative office environment we will remain flexible to nourish the wellbeing & work-life balance of our team. Our evolution over the past two years has seen a marked progression in scale and number of projects justifying what we see to be sustainable growth. As part of this change we pleased to announce our diversification now offering Principle Designer and Project Management services. We have also seen our ability to offer architectural services beyond the UK and farther afield within neighbouring European countries. Is now a good time to be an architect? This is a transformational time for architecture with many political, social and environmental challenges to be confronted in the coming years, presenting us with an important opportunity to reimagine how we work, design, practice and engage. Progress is impossible without change and architects are perfectly suited to embrace the challenge. 30

Ryder Architecture

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 8 Staff Total (Scotland): 15 31

EMA Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 7 Staff Total (Scotland): 16 32

Smith Scott Mullan Associates

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 4 Staff Total (Scotland): 10

AHR Architects Ltd

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 6 Staff Total (Scotland): 10 35

Jon Frullani Architect Ltd

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 3 Staff Total (Scotland): 14 36

Carson & Partners

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 8 Staff Total (Scotland): 10 37

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LBA

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 15 Staff Total (Scotland): 23 34

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 13 Staff Total (Scotland): 15

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 10 Staff Total (Scotland): 15 33

Top - The Midsteeple Quarter has seen locals take control of neglected buildings to repopulate Dumfries Bottom - ARPL have been tasked with delivering space for living, working, socialising, learning and enterprise

Fletcher Joseph Associates

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 8 Staff Total (Scotland): 18

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ARPL Architects

Gordon Fleming Director What is your greatest achievement of 2020? Managing to work through the lockdown keep our clients projects moving, keeping our staff employed and moving into 2021 with a very busy workload. Do you have any passions/bugbears you’d like to get off your chest? A bugbear. The current procurement processes being applied in the country are I believe bringing about a degradation of the construction industry including our part in it. The wrong qualities are being rewarded and delivering a high quality project is no longer the key to future work while conversely a poor project is no longer a hindrance in the selection process. This applies to contractors as well as consultants. Many medium sized builders have gone out of business to be replaced by a

splintered system of contractors and sub contractors. We are all seeing the consequences of this dilution of skills and responsibilities. The difference between Builders and Contractors is notable. The emphasis within the tendering process quality assessments, on a large body of past work ensures there is no route for new companies to develop. How often do you see a new practice - one formed in the last 20 years delivering a major building? If we are not careful we will end up with a stagnating, low quality industry. Is now a good time to be an architect? For me it is always a good time to be an architect. Working with local communities delivering worthwhile buildings while doing a job I enjoy is always good. Drawing is a wonderful thing to do for a living. 40

Elder and Cannon

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 7 Staff Total (Scotland): 13

Aitken Turnbull Architects

Alasdair Rankin Managing Director How is Architecture responding to a post virus world? I don’t think we can claim to be post virus yet, and it is likely that we will have to co-exist with it for some time to come. Architecture has had to respond as both business and craft. As businesses we have faced many of the same challenges as other businesses; how do we interact and collaborate; how do we support staff and clients; how do we find new clients? The Craft of Architecture has, I hope returned to its more humane roots, valuing people and communities and providing spaces and places for them to inhabit, live, work and enjoy. In what ways is your practice evolving? 2020 has been a big year for Aitken Turnbull, we’ve completed our restructuring, formalising our Studio structure and strengthening our local leadership teams. We’ve recruited to key roles and created new ones to better meet the needs of our clients. We’ve continued to expand into new sectors and improve our offering to existing clients. All of this was planned before we knew what challenges 2020 would bring and our ability to continue to move forward and complete these important changes is testament to the commitment and support of our amazing staff and clients. Is now a good time to be an Architect? The only time you can be an Architect is the time you’re in. The experience is different for each of us but the key is to make the most of the opportunities that present themselves, and if no

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 5 Staff Total (Scotland): 26

Top - Aitken Turnbull led delivery of Queen Elizabeth House, a flagship UK government hub in Edinburgh designed to consolidate government departments Bottom - Home to the Secretary of State for Scotland the 18,000sq/m office also houses 3,000 HMRC staff

opportunities present, then to find ways of creating them. If we believe that Architecture can influence the times and societies we are living in, then we have the privilege of directly influencing those times. 42

LMA Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 5 Staff Total (Scotland): 15 43

Rural Design

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 7 Staff Total (Scotland): 11 44

McGinlay Bell

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 4 Staff Total (Scotland): 6 45

Bergmark Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 1 Staff Total (Scotland): 1 46

Denizen Works Ltd.

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 1 Staff Total (Scotland): 1

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George Buchanan Architects Ltd

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 4 Staff Total (Scotland): 5 Ciara McInnes, Project Architect

In what ways is your practice evolving? This year has been a real catalyst for change here at George Buchanan Architects. In the New Year we had made the decision to enhance in our digital capabilities, investing in visualisation software and training and even purchasing a 3D printer. The arrival of Covid really accelerated this process as these new digital services were able to assist in providing high levels of visual communication when in person presentations were not possible. We have recently introduced a new Home Visualisation service which allows clients to provide safe and socially distanced virtual property viewings. What needs to change to enhance our built environment? We need to see more focus on sustainability across all aspects of the built environment. A move towards a fabric first approach to design should be promoted, with greater recognition of the embodied energy of construction materials. Do you have any passions/bugbears you’d like to get off your chest? I have always been fascinated by biomimetic design, taking design principles from nature and reverse engineering them to solve human problems. In terms of architecture, the best known example would probably be the Eden Project. There is some exciting work being carried out to develop more sustainable, natural building materials, including the use of mycelium (mushrooms) to make building blocks that are stronger than concrete. 48

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 9 Staff Total (Scotland): 19 53

Dualchas Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 8 Staff Total (Scotland): 11 54

Axis Mason

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 3 Staff Total (Scotland): 9 55

Fraser/Livingstone Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 4 Staff Total (Scotland): 7 56

Assist Design Ltd

Stewart Associates

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 4 Staff Total (Scotland): 7

AC Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 4 Staff Total (Scotland): 10 51

Camerons Strachan Yuill Architects (Camerons Ltd)

ECD Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 3 Staff Total (Scotland): 5 50

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 6 Staff Total (Scotland): 12

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 6 Staff Total (Scotland): 10 49

George Buchanan Architects chose a strong gable form for this affordable housing development at Clifford Street, Glasgow, on behalf of AS Homes and the Home Group

Konishi Gaffney

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 1 Staff Total (Scotland): 5

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Roxburgh McEwan Architects

Liz Roxburgh Director In what ways is your practice evolving? Working from home; continuing to learn and improve. What needs to change to enhance our built environment? It’s easy to imagine COVID-19 as manifestation of a disregard for our Planet’s resources. Collective will towards environmental sustainability needs to become a primary agenda for us all

Left - Roxburgh McEwan blended traditional stone and modern zinc for this unique coastal home Right - Large areas of glazing to the south and west exploit views of mature woodland and a sea loch

fuelled by Government incentives. A respect for the integrity of place and natural environment should be foremost when designing new additions to any landscape. Is now a good time to be an architect? The environment is challenging but if you have grit then the process is as stimulating as ever. As a Practice we are working on a variety of imaginative briefs and embarking on recent commissions. The construction industry seems buoyant despite recent events. 58

Denholm Partnership LLp

lippe architects and planners

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 1 Staff Total (Scotland): 3

Capital A Architecture

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 3 Staff Total (Scotland): 9

WT Architecture

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 6 Staff Total (Scotland): 11

John Kinsley Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 3 Staff Total (Scotland): 6

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 7 Staff Total (Scotland): 9 63

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 3 Staff Total (Scotland): 6

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 2 Staff Total (Scotland): 5

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 1 Staff Total (Scotland): 1 62

Fearn Macpherson Chartered Architects

:thatstudio chartered architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 2 Staff Total (Scotland): 10 61

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 4 Staff Total (Scotland): 12

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 1 Staff Total (Scotland): 2 60

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Somner Macdonald Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 4 Staff Total (Scotland): 6 59

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 3 Staff Total (Scotland): 7

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 1 Staff Total (Scotland): 1

Voigt Architects Ltd

Sonia Browse Architects LLP HRI|Munro Architecture Lee Boyd

Organic Architects

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Left - Ingram Architecture & Design specified a timber finish and white painted brick walls for the interior fit out for Plug and Play Right - Commissioned by Hermes and Resonance Capital the work delivers open plan work stations complemented by staff break-out spaces.

Ingram Architecture & Design Limited

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 3 Staff Total (Scotland): 6 Stephen Govan Director

In what ways is your practice evolving? The last 9 months have been an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and assess how we move forward. We had previously invested in technology to maximise our output and allow us to work remotely with minimum difficulty. As a result, we were able to move quickly to an entirely remote-working model. However, what became apparent was that there were many areas of technology we were not utilising fully, for example virtual reality and 3D presentation tools. Despite the challenging environment, we are embracing the change to turn difficult circumstances into opportunities. What needs to change to enhance our built environment? The changes forced upon us as a society has made everyone re-evaluate their lives personally and collectively with the result that the working environment has to become more fluid to accommodate a diverse choice of lifestyles. Practically, the choice to work flexibly at home will be hard for some companies to give up and the traditional office will have change forced upon it to survive. Our cities have to develop a framework to support this and develop new uses for existing buildings to avoid a continuation of car-driven retail centres clustered around empty, historic town centres. A path between large scale corporate and small-scale independent has to be found. Do you have any passions/bugbears you’d like to get off your chest? Architects need to embrace change and place themselves at the centre of the construction industry by demonstrating that we are

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best placed to be there. The difference between a good building and a bad building is often the client’s inability to understand what benefit the architect will bring once the initial drawings are complete. We need to accept that we are a service industry and provide the service each separate client needs while maintaining our professional responsibility to provide as good a design as possible. We need to remind the construction industry by example that we are at the heart of the building process. 73

Hyve Architects Ltd

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 3 Staff Total (Scotland): 5 74

David Blaikie Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 3 Staff Total (Scotland): 5 75

block 9 Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 5 Staff Total (Scotland): 8 76

CD Architects Ltd

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 1 Staff Total (Scotland): 6 77

Fiddes Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 2 Staff Total (Scotland): 3 78

DTA Chartered Architects Ltd

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 3 Staff Total (Scotland): 10 79

stuart davidson architecture

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 1 Staff Total (Scotland): 4

ann nisbet studio

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 1 Staff Total (Scotland): 4 81

JAMstudio Ltd

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 1 Staff Total (Scotland): 3 82

DO-Architecture

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 4 Staff Total (Scotland): 6 83

Trail Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 3 Staff Total (Scotland): 8 84

Craig Amy Architect

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 1 Staff Total (Scotland): 1 85

DS Architecture

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 1 Staff Total (Scotland): 1 86

Alan Dunlop Architect

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 1 Staff Total (Scotland): 1 87

Kerry Smith Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 3 Staff Total (Scotland): 7 88

Hoko Design

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 1 Staff Total (Scotland): 11 90

Andrew Black Design

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 3 Staff Total (Scotland): 7 91

O’Donnell Brown

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 3 Staff Total (Scotland): 6 92

Fergus Purdie Architects - FPA

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 2 Staff Total (Scotland): 4

Thorne Wyness Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 2 Staff Total (Scotland): 2 96

Rachael Walker Architects Ltd

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 2 Staff Total (Scotland): 2

Fife Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 1 Staff Total (Scotland): 3 98

BARD

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 1 Staff Total (Scotland): 3 99

Sfumatura Architecture

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 1 Staff Total (Scotland): 2 100

Davide Rizzo Architecture

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 1 Staff Total (Scotland): 1

cameronwebster architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 4 Staff Total (Scotland): 5 89

Loader Monteith Architects

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 3 Staff Total (Scotland): 5

Kearney Donald Partnership

No. of qualified architects (in Scotland): 2 Staff Total (Scotland): 7

Methodology 1. Efficiency points weight: 40k -50k GBP/head 50k-60k GBP/head 60k-70k GBP/head 70k-80k GBP/head Over 80k GBP/head

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3DReid 45 West Nile Street, Glasgow G1 2PT Tel: 0345 271 6350 Email: glasgow@3DReid.com 36 North Castle Street, Edinburgh EH2 3BN Tel: 0345 271 6300 Email: edinburgh@3DReid.com Web: www.3DReid.com Twitter: @3_D_Reid Year of Incorporation: 2005 Number of staff (in Scotland): 44 3DReid is a creative architecture and interior design studio specialising in the design and delivery of complex new build and refurbishment projects. Our cross sector experience includes Airports, Culture & Community, Education, Hospitality, Industrial, Leisure, Residential, Retail, Workplace and Urban Regeneration. Our team of over 100 people is located across five UK studios, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and London. By sharing our knowledge across disciplines we provide a robust and versatile service bringing national and international expertise on a local scale, enabling us to deliver innovative design solutions in any sector we work in. We are great collaborators, internally within our studios and externally with clients, consultants, contractors and developers. We enjoy working with ambitious partners and engaging with stakeholders and the wider community. Recent project awards: BD Architect of the Year Awards 2020 • Refurbishment Architect of the Year Finalist 2020 Constructing Excellence West Midlands 2020 • Primark Birmingham, Conservation & Regeneration Winner Conde Nast Traveller’s Awards 2020 • Gleneagles, Perthshire – Best UK Hotel Winner Revo Gold Awards 2019 • Primark Birmingham, Re:turn Winner • Primark Birmingham, Re:purpose Winner • intu Lakeside The Quay, Re:lax Winner Scottish Design Awards 2020 • Canongate, Edinburgh, Future Project Winner • Craigmillar Care and Residential, Future Project Finalist • Malmaison, Edinburgh, Commercial/Hotel Finalist World Retail Awards 2020 • Primark Birmingham, 2020’s Outstanding Store Design >1200sqm. Finalist List of services: Architectural Design, Interior Design, Masterplanning and Urban Regeneration

56three Architects Ltd 14 Alva Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4QG Tel: 0131 220 3003 Email: gordon.beaton@56three.com Web: www.56three.com Twitter: 56three_tweet Year of Incorporation: 2003 Rebranded: 2020 No of Staff: 25no 56three is an award winning practice based in Edinburgh and operating throughout the UK. Working predominantly in commercial, leisure and high density residential sectors our current workload includes Co-Living, PRS, PBSA, Assisted Living, Affordable and Mainstream Housing as well as mixed use developments, distilleries and office buildings. Our multi-disciplinary team delivers architecture, interior design, masterplanning, conservation, principal designer and brand monitoring. We work in a collaborative way with relevant stakeholders to embed sustainable solutions providing optimum land and building values, and to deliver the potential for long-lasting and enjoyable places in which to live, work and play. Recent Projects and Awards: Forthside Quay Stirling, Muirfield Golf Clubhouse, Manchester Victoria Point, St Mary’s Apartments Bristol, The Emporium Birmingham, Francis Gardner Apartments West Hampstead, Hillside House Apartments Sheffield, The Franciscan Canterbury.

7N Architects 7 Randolph Place Edinburgh EH3 7TE Tel: 0131 220 5541 Email: info@7narchitects.com Web: www.7narchitects.com Twitter: @7NArchitects Year of Incorporation: 2009 Total number of staff: 21 7N Architects are a design studio where architecture, masterplanning, urbanism and civic entrepreneurship are woven together in a dynamic approach to environmental regeneration and transformational change. The practice’s strength lies in a holistic approach to making better places through ideas led strategies that are embedded in their physical, social and economic contexts. An approach that always seeks to unlock the full potential of a project opportunity and deliver civic value and wellbeing in the widest sense. Recent projects include Fountainbridge and Western Harbour in Edinburgh, the University of Glasgow masterplan, Glasgow City Centre Strategy and the Knab masterplan in Lerwick. Recent Projects & Awards Holyrood Distillery, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Architectural Association Awards – Commendation – Regeneration Award November 2020 Fraser Avenue, Inverkeithing Scottish Homes Award – Large Affordable Housing Development of the Year October 2020 The Knab, Shetland Scottish Design Awards – Masterplanning Award August 2019 Western Harbour, Edinburgh Scottish Design Awards – Highly Commended – Future Project August 2019 University of Glasgow Masterplan World Architecture Festival Awards – Shortlisted Education Future Project July 2017 Fraser Avenue, Inverkeithing Saltire Society Housing Design Awards -Commendation – Innovation in Housing June 2017 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh Scottish Property Awards – Best Achievement in Masterplanning March 2015

ARPL started as a practice in 1971 in London growing out of the housing association movement. Our work has continued to involve a focus on social housing, community and public buildings, with an emphasis on sustainability, re-use and craft. We have a team of ten staff based in Ayr but carrying out work across the South West of Scotland, Glasgow, the Islands and Dublin. Our philosophy is to work closely with each client to produce buildings which are sympathetic to both the immediate and broader environment. We are committed to helping communities in Scotland grow and enhance a sustainable future. Recent projects and Awards • Kingswood Secondary School, Dublin • Stranraer MIllenium community centre • Johnstone school social enterprise centre, Kirkcudbright • Midsteeple Masterplan, Dumfries • Music Centre, Creetown • Community centre, Whithorn • Carrick Street apartment building, Ayr • Boat house, Glasgow Green • GIA Commendation, Kingswood school Dublin

AR MIPIM Future Project Awards • Kirkstall Forge – Highly Commended, Future Projects, Regeneration and Masterplanning 2019 (FCBS collaboration) Leeds Architecture Awards • Number One Kirkstall Forge – Winner, New Building 2019 British Council For Offices (BCO) National Awards • Number One Kirkstall Forge – Winner, Best Commercial Workplace in the UK 2018 British Council For Offices (BCO) Regional Awards • The Silver Fin Building – Winner, Best Commercial Workplace in Scotland 2018 Scottish Home Awards • Harvesters Way, Wester Hailes – Winner, Affordable Housing Development of the Year (Private Sale) 2018

George Buchanan Architects Maryhill Burgh Halls 10-24 Gairbraid Avenue Glasgow G20 8YE Aitken Turnbull Architects 5 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh 9 Bridge Place, Galashiels 32 George Street, Dumfries Tel: 0131 297 2350 Email: admin@aitken-turnbull.co.uk Web: www.aitken-turnbull.co.uk Twitter: @AitkenTurnbull Year of incorporation: 1887 / 1961 Number of staff: 25 Aitken Turnbull is an award-winning multi-sector practice. We successfully deliver projects in health, commercial, leisure, education, residential and civic, across the UK. Our focus is on creating buildings and environments which enhance lives and communities and our success comes from truly understanding our clients, their projects and sharing their priorities. Recent Projects: • Wordsworth Hotel, Grasmere • Sergeants Park, Newton St Boswells • Queen Elizabeth House, Edinburgh

ARPL Architects 11 Wellington Square, Ayr KA7 1EN Tel: 01292 289777 Fax: 01292 288896 Web: www.arpl.co.uk Email: gfleming@arpl.co.uk Year of incorporation: 1971 Number of Architects: 5 Number of Staff: 10

Cooper Cromar ONYX, 215 Bothwell Street, Glasgow, G2 7EZ Tel: 0141 332 2570 Email: info@coopercromar.com Web: www.coopercromar.com Twitter: @CooperCromarLtd Year of Incorporation: 1984 Number of staff: 46 Cooper Cromar is an award-winning UK architectural practice with a proven track record of delivering significant and successful projects throughout all sectors of the property industry. Headquartered in Glasgow we consult throughout the UK. We are a close-knit architectural practice that thrives on delivering elegant and well-considered projects. We are renowned for the efficiency of our process, and our ability to consistently find the perfect balance between the commercial realities and creative opportunities present in any given brief. This consistency of process has taken us from strength to strength, and proven multi-award winning. Recent Projects and Awards: British Council For Offices (BCO) Regional Awards • The Earl Grey Building – Winner, Best Commercial Workplace in Scotland 2020 Scottish Property Awards • 311-345 Argyle Street – Winner, Deal of the Year 2020 Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland (CIH) Excellence Awards • Roman Fields, Twechar – Winner, Excellence in Development for Affordable Housing Award 2019 Hotel Awards Scotland • Aloft Hotel, Aberdeen – Winner, Best New Hotel 2019

Tel: 0141 946 2433 Email: studio@georgebuchananarchitects.com Web: www.georgebuchananarchitects.com Twitter: @GBArchitectsLtd Year of Incorporation: 2014 Number of Architects: 4 Number of total staff: 5 George Buchanan Architects is a dynamic, design-driven architectural practice, based in Glasgow. We have extensive experience in various sectors, including Residential, Affordable Housing, Commercial, Education and Domestic. Passionate about design, we love producing practical solutions, exceeding expectations Recent Projects: • Westbourne Gardens, Glasgow – Extension to A-Listed Property • Hamilton Drive, Glasgow – Extension to C-Listed Property • Kelvindale, Glasgow – Residential Development • Ruchill Hospital, Glasgow – Residential Development • Crookston, Glasgow Extension to B-Listed Property • Glenacre Street, Castlemilk Affordable Residential Development • Allison Street, Govanhill Affordable Residential Development • Orr Street, Calton Affordable Residential Development • Clifford Street, Ibrox Affordable Residential Development

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jmarchitects Head Office, 64 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4NA Hypostyle Architects 49 St Vincent Crescent, Glasgow Tel: 0141 204 4441 Email: glasgow@hypostyle.co.uk Web: www.hypostyle.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/ hypostylearchitects/ Year of Incorporation: 1985 Number of total staff: 37 The right design in the right context. That’s what we’re about at Hypostyle. No set style. No forced ideology. No preconceived ideas. Just solutions to client needs. Multi-disciplinary, contemporary and progressive, we can call on more than 30 years of experience across many different sectors. Recent Projects & Awards: Greenview School, Buckley Street • Scottish Home Awards Sustainable Housing Regeneration project of the Year 2020 Lord Provost Henry E Rae Community Centre • ASA (Aberdeen Society of Architects) Design Awards 2018 • Commendation in the Public Realm & Landscaping category Toryglen Phase 1 GHA • Herald Property Awards Affordable Housing Development of the Year 2016 St Julie’s Croftfoot, Glasgow Housing Association • Scottish Home Awards Sustainable Development of the Year 2015 • Herald Property Awards Affordable Housing Development 2015

Ingram Architecture & Design 227 Ingram Street, Glasgow G1 1DA Tel: 0141 221 5191 Email: getus@ingramarchitecture.co.uk Web: www.ingramarchitecture.co.uk Twitter: IngramArch Year of Incorporation: 2012 Ingram Architecture & Design is a commercial architectural practice based in Glasgow, operating throughout the UK. We work on a diverse range of interesting projects and have a wealth of experience across a variety of sectors including Office, Retail, Leisure, Residential, Hotel, Industrial and Mixed Use. Design and Delivery are core to our beliefs. We are committed to creating the highest standard of design whilst ensuring projects achieve the very best possible commercial solution. We are passionate about what we do and provide a service that is efficient and creative, within an atmosphere of honesty, integrity, knowledge and professionalism. URBAN REALM WINTER 2020 URBANREALM.COM

Tel: 0131 464 6100 Email: Edinburgh@jmarchitects.net Web: www.jmarchitects.net Twitter: @_jmarchitects Instagram: @jmarchitects Year of Incorporation: 1962 No of Total Staff: 81 jmarchitects is an award winning design practice, portraying a broad range of expertise in a variety of sectors with a network of studios in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and London. We champion design excellence and innovation, always striving to deliver creative, functional, sustainable and considered design solutions which satisfy, delight and inspire. Our talented staff are our strength, collaborating and evolving design approaches that respect the context and create economic and social value for our clients and the wider community. Recent Awards: GIA Awards • Market Street Hotel – Leisure/ Arts Category – Commendation Ahead Awards • Market Street Hotel – Shortlisted • Stock Exchange Hotel – Shortlisted Scottish Design Awards • Market Street Hotel – ARCHITECTURE: Commercial/Office/Hotel Building or Project – Winner • Maryhill Locks – ARCHITECTURE: Residential Commended Scottish Property Awards 2020 • Market Street Hotel – Architectural Excellence (Commercial Use) – Finalist • Market Street Hotel – Development of the Year (Commercial Buildings) – Finalist • Alyth Primary School – Architectural Excellence (Public Use) – Highly Commended • Alyth Primary School – Development of the Year (Public Buildings) – Finalist • New Gorbals Health and Care Centre – Healthcare Development of the Year – Finalist • Wallyford Primary School – Development of the Year (Public Buildings) – Won BD Architect of the Year Awards • Market Street Hotel – Retail and Leisure Architect of the Year – Shortlisted RIAS Awards 2021 • Maryhill Locks – Shortlisted Scottish Hotel Awards • Brand Hotel of the Year – Hotel Indigo, Dundee • City Hotel of the Year – Hotel Indigo, Dundee • GOLD LAUREL – New Hotel of the Year - Market Street Hotel

Keppie 160 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 4RL Tel: 0141 204 0066 Email: glasgow@keppiedesign.co.uk Web: www.keppiedesign.co.uk Twitter: @Keppie_Design Year of Incorporation: 1995, established in 1854 Total Number of Staff: 91 We’re fuelled by the excitement and curiosity of a recent start up yet were founded in 1854. It’s this combination of energy and experience to which we owe our success and resilience as architects. Our autonomy gives us the freedom to constantly adapt, break new ground and embrace transformational projects. Our global agility allows us to lead and collaborate on a fantastically diverse and inspiring portfolio near and far. We pride ourselves on being refreshingly easy people to work with. We’re in this together to design, plan and deliver remarkable, lifechanging buildings. Recent Projects & Awards The Event Complex Aberdeen • Commercial Development of the Year, Scottish Property Awards 2020 • Sustainability Award, Aberdeen Society of Architecture Awards 2020 • Commercial Award, Aberdeen Society of Architecture Awards 2020 • Landscape / Urban Realm Award – Highly Commended, Aberdeen Society of Architecture Awards 2020 16 Church Street, Dumbarton • Regeneration Project of the Year, RICS Awards 2019 • Historic Scotland Award for Conservation and Climate Change – Commendation, Civic Trust Awards 2019 • Regeneration Project of the Year, Scottish Property Awards 2019 • Corporate Workplace Award. BCO Regional Awards 2019 • Innovation Award, BCO Regional Awards 2019 • Commendation – Office / Commercial / Industrial / Retail Category, GIA Awards 2018 – • Place Award, Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning 2019 Kampung Admiralty, Singapore • CTBUH Best Tall Building Award 2019 – Mixed-use Building • CTBUH Urban Habitat Awards 2019 – Single-site Scale • BCA BIM Awards 2017 – Gold Certificate • BCA Green Mark Platinum Award 2017 • Universal Design Mark GoldPLUS (Design) Award 2017 Mansionhouse Road, Glasgow • Private Development of the Year (Large +100 Units) – Commendation, Homes for Scotland Awards 2019 The Capitol, Aberdeen • Best Commercial Workplace, Scottish Region, BCO Awards 2017 • Commercial Development of the Year, RICS Awards 2017

Ballymena Health & Care Centre • Civic Trust Awards 2017 – Commendation • RSUA 2018 Awards – Winner East Lothian Community Hospital • Best Healthcare Building Project (Silver), Partnership Awards 2017 Assisi Hospice, Singapore • BCA Green Mark Platinum Award 2017

Roxburgh McEwan Architects 42 Forbes Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4ED Tel: 0131 229 3766 Email: info@roxburghmcewan.co.uk Web: www.roxburghmcewan.co.uk Year of Incorporation: 2002 Number of total staff: 7

Moxon Architects Ltd Quarry Studios, Crathie, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5UL Tel: 01339 742047 Email: e.freeman@moxonarchitects.com Web: www.moxonarchitects.com Twitter: @moxonarchitects Year of Incorporation: 2004 Total number of staff: 16 Our work combines design excellence, technical talent and a commitment to faultless delivery. Founded in 2004, Moxon has since attracted major clients in a variety of sectors, from national rail providers to leading cultural institutions. Among them: Transport Scotland, Hauser & Wirth and the City of Westminster. The common threads are bold vision and versatility. We approach each project with fresh eyes, first understanding the needs and ambitions our client, and then striving to elevate them. The result is distinctly individual work, clear in its purpose and appropriate to its context. We pride ourselves on a diverse team that allows us to provide multi-disciplinary solutions for clients in any category – commercial, residential, product design, or public sector. Throughout, we stay committed to sustainability and beauty. Today, the practice is split across its two offices in West London and Highland Aberdeenshire. Recent Awards: • Scottish Design Awards – Winner 2020 • AIA Awards – Highly Commended 2020 • Scottish Design Awards - Architectural Practice of the Year 2019 • BD Infrastructure Architect of the Year – Winner 2019 • AJ Awards - Winner Best Workplace 10,000m2 over 2019 • Aberdeen Society of Architects Design Award 2018, 2019, 2020 • RIAS Awards – Scottish Forestry/ Wood for Good Timber Award 2017, 2019 • Aberdeenshire AALD Award Highly Commended 2018 • Scottish Design Awards - Chairman’s Award 2017 • Saltire Housing Design Awards 2017 • AJ Small Projects Awards 2017, 2019 • The Ian Shepherd Award 2016 • Aberdeenshire Design Awards (Distinction) 2016 • Cairngorms Design Awards 2016 • WAN Future Projects Awards 2016 Recent Projects: • Ballingen Bridge • Quarry Studios • High Speed 2 • Kings Cross Bridge 2 • Faithlie Centre • Cairngorms National Park HQ

Roxburgh McEwan Architects are dedicated to producing innovative, elegant buildings, tailored to both our Clients needs and the surrounding environment. A successful building is one that enhances everyday life for the people who live or work in and around it. We often use a restricted palette of natural materials and we like to embrace technology whilst keeping both our buildings and the process straightforward and efficient. Recent Projects & Awards: 2018 Westside Farmhouse Saltire Awards Commendation

Stallan-Brand Architecture + Ltd 80 Nicholson Street, Glasgow, G5 9ER Tel: +44 (0)141 258 5015 Email: info@stallanbrand.com Web: www.stallanbrand.com Twitter: @StallanBrand Year of Incorporation: 2012 Number of total staff: 32 Stallan-Brand Architecture + Design is an architectural practice based in Glasgow and owned by Paul Stallan and Alistair Brand, architects who have worked together for over 20 years. Since our inception in 2012, our studio has rapidly developed, delivering a diverse range of architectural and design projects. We champion transformational design; an architectural approach that embraces dialogue and creative exchange. We have a strong belief in the need for flexible and innovative design, supportive of ever changing social and urban needs. Recent Projects & Awards: • RIAS 2019 Broomlands Primary School, Best Education Building • Scottish Design Awards 2018 Broomlands Primary School, Best Education Building • Borders Design Awards 2018 Broomlands Primary School • Glasgow Institute of Architects 2018 Broomlands Primary School, Education Building Broomlands Primary School, Supreme Award • Scottish Design Awards 2017 Laurieston Living, Affordable Housing • Glasgow Institute of Architects 2017 Halfmerke Primary School, Education Building