McKenzie Strickland Associates has announced the appointment of architect and designer Calum McCafferty as Senior Architect. Edinburgh native Calum McCafferty holds over 10 years of diverse experience in design and project management, with an extensive portfolio spanning the UK, Europe…
Whether you’re looking to start a new build, or you’re upgrading an existing property, you may be thinking about hiring an architect. Building architects can save time, and money, and make the whole project run all that much smoother. But…
If you’re looking to undertake a building project, be it a new build or renovation, you may be considering whether to use an architect. From helping with planning permissions to sourcing top builders, architects can offer invaluable insights and expertise.…
Sustainability refers to an ability to endure over time and not deplete or harm natural resources. In modern architecture, sustainable design practices are critical to enhancing the longevity of projects and minimising their carbon footprint. As society reflects on how…
So, you have now decided that you want to undertake that project you have been planning for a while. Nobody wants to spend more money than they have to. So where exactly are the money saving decisions? We have detailed…
McKenzie Stickland Associates (MSA) awarded top prize for best commercial/non domestic project at the 2016 Dundee Institute of Architects (DIA) Award ceremony. MSA won the coveted award for their work on the Hot Box Sauna - Scotland’s first loch-side wood-burning…
The architect’s role in a newbuild development is one that is absolutely crucial and, if you have the right one in place, he or she can have a profound impact on the process. Here’s why: Typical architects will have undergone…
So, you have decided that you want to renovate and upgrade your current property. You have a rough idea of what you want the finished project to look like and you even have a budget in mind. It’s fair to…