Business Details
34 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architects in Glasgow
Established in 1992, NVDC Architects is an award-winning Scottish architectural practice based in Glasgow. With over 32 years of experience, we specialise in delivering innovative, client-focused solutions across healthcare, residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. Our approach prioritises understanding client visions, budgets, and requirements to create holistic, timeless designs that enhance wellbeing and stand the test of time.Our in-house team combines architectural and interior design expertise, ensuring continuous client collaboration from site selection to project completion. We are committed to sustainable practices, conservation-accredited design, and leveraging BIM technology to meet modern performance standards while maintaining sensitivity to historic buildings.
Services
Healthcare Architecture
Residential Design
Commercial Projects
Sustainable Design
Conservation Architecture
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 32 years of experience in architectural design across multiple sectors.
- Our client-centric approach ensures tailored solutions from concept to completion.
- We specialise in healthcare, residential, and commercial projects with BIM expertise.
- Our conservation-accredited team delivers sensitive historic building renovations.
- We prioritise sustainable, low-carbon design practices aligned with modern standards.
Associations and certifications
- ARB Register
- RIAS Register
What people say
Cutting-edge facility
Creative flair
Professionalism
Transformed our business
Outstanding company
Services
Healthcare Architecture
We specialise in healthcare architecture balancing clinical precision with patient comfort. Our services include clinical planning, phased refurbishments, adaptive reuse of buildings, and sustainable strategies. With expertise in navigating complex regulations, we deliver spaces that enhance functionality for medical professionals and patients alike.
Residential Design
Our residential services create bespoke homes tailored to lifestyles. We handle new builds, extensions, and listed building retrofits, offering planning applications and on-site coordination. Our designs prioritise natural light, spatial efficiency, and integration with surroundings while maintaining historical sensitivity where required.
Commercial Projects
We design flexible, future-proof commercial spaces for businesses and developers. Services include site appraisals, interior design, historic conversions, and low-carbon strategies. Our approach combines functionality with character, ensuring spaces support brand identity and operational needs while meeting sustainability standards.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design services focus on low-energy, environmentally responsible buildings. We integrate energy-efficient systems, material optimisation, and passive design principles. This approach reduces environmental impact while maintaining aesthetic quality and compliance with modern performance regulations across all project types.
Conservation Architecture
We provide conservation-accredited design for listed and historic buildings. Our team specialises in sensitive restoration, retrofitting, and adaptive reuse. By combining traditional techniques with modern requirements, we preserve architectural heritage while ensuring functionality meets contemporary standards and usage needs.
People
Farahbod Nakhaei
Founder
Studio Principal with 32 years' experience in architectural design, specialising in healthcare and commercial projects. Recognised for innovative solutions that balance functionality with aesthetic quality across new builds and historic renovations.
Shirin Nakhaei
Director
Director overseeing project delivery and client relations. With expertise in commercial and residential architecture, she ensures projects meet technical standards while maintaining design integrity and client satisfaction across diverse sectors.
Malcolm Cullen
Senior Associate
Senior Associate with extensive experience in healthcare architecture. Specialises in navigating complex regulations and delivering patient-centred designs. Leads technical coordination for large-scale medical facilities and dental clinics across the UK.
Anna Dach
Architect
Architect focusing on residential and conservation projects. Expertise in listed building retrofits and sustainable design solutions. Known for meticulous attention to detail in both new builds and historically sensitive renovations.
Matthew Gaffney
Architectural Assistant
Part 2 Architectural Assistant supporting design development and visualisation. Contributes to healthcare and commercial projects with a focus on spatial planning and client communication during the design process.
Questions
What sectors does NVDC Architects specialise in?
We specialise in healthcare, residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, with additional expertise in conservation and sustainable design.
How long has NVDC Architects been in operation?
We have been delivering architectural solutions since 1992, with our founding principal having over three decades of industry experience.
Do you handle listed building renovations?
Yes, we are conservation-accredited and specialise in sensitive restoration and retrofitting of historic and listed buildings.
Can you assist with sustainable building practices?
We integrate low-carbon strategies, energy-efficient systems, and environmentally responsible materials into all our architectural projects.
How do you collaborate with clients during projects?
We maintain continuous client involvement from initial briefings through to completion, ensuring alignment with vision and requirements.
Are you registered with professional architectural bodies?
We are registered with the ARB and RIAS, adhering to the highest professional standards in architectural practice.
