Category: Client of the Year – Architecture

Founded in 2002, with the belief that there was a better, more sustainable way to do development, igloo has continuously strived to set new standards for regenerative development, an approach guided by their innovative Footprint process that prioritises People (Community and Social Wellbeing), Place (Placemaking and Nature), and Planet. Igloo regeneration are the world’s first responsible real estate investment fund (according to the United Nations), and the UK’s first real estate B Corp, having scored in the top 5% of […]

It has been a privilege to collaborate with Wildland over several years across a wide range of projects and initiatives throughout Scotland. No other client in our experience so fully integrates ecological restoration, heritage conservation, contemporary architecture and community regeneration. Their projects are purpose-driven and focused on restoring Scotland’s natural and cultural richness while creating meaningful rural employment. Working with Wildland means entering a collaborative process where design becomes a tool for stewardship. Their willingness to invest time, resources and […]

We have been fortunate to collaborate with Govan Housing Association (GHA) on the development of Water Row, following our success in their invited competition in 2017 to create the strategic masterplan. From the outset, the client team set an ambitious brief for the project: to deliver 100-150 new, energy-efficient affordable homes, community-controlled commercial space, and high-quality public realm in and around Water Row. Located on the vacant and derelict land register, Water Row was identified as a key development site […]

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) exemplifies what it means to be a truly visionary and collaborative client. Their commitment to quality and sustainability has been a driving force behind the success of Platform 3, Dundashill — a landmark project that sets a new standard for socially and environmentally progressive housing in Scotland. From the outset, WSHA embraced bold ideas and supported an innovative design process rooted in creating homes not housing. Their openness to innovation and trust in our […]