Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Architects in Ayr
Established in 1964, Robert Potter & Partners have evolved from a local practice to a UK-wide architectural and project management firm. Our team of over 20 professionals specialises in healthcare, education, housing, dementia care, conservation, and urban regeneration projects. With experience across nearly every building type, including a 35 million flagship development, we combine architectural flair with pragmatic problem-solving. As Chartered Architects and Project Managers, we lead multidisciplinary teams to integrate budget, structure, and services into cohesive designs. Our ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditations underscore our commitment to quality and environmental management.We actively participate in the Net Zero Nation Accelerator Programme, aligning our expertise with national sustainability goals. Our track record includes award-winning projects in healthcare, housing, and regeneration, reflecting our dedication to innovative yet practical solutions. We maintain offices in Ayr, Dumfries, Glasgow, and London, serving clients from Orkney to Guernsey. Our approach prioritises understanding client objectives while delivering projects through traditional, design & build, or partnering procurement methods. This combination of experience, accreditation, and client-focused service positions us as trusted advisors in the architectural sector.
Services
Architecture
Project Management
Planning Consultancy
Expert Witness
Conservation Architecture
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years' experience in architectural design and project management
- Our team includes Certified Passive House Designers and Conservation Architecture Accredited professionals
- We hold ISO 9001 Quality Management and ISO 14001 Environmental Management certifications
- We actively participate in the Net Zero Nation Accelerator Programme
- Our practice has delivered over 35 million in complex flagship developments
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 14001:2015
- Constructionline
- Cyber Essentials
Services
Architecture
As lead architects, we coordinate multidisciplinary teams to create integrated design solutions. Our services cover concept development, technical drawings, and construction phase support. With expertise in healthcare, education, and conservation projects, we balance creative vision with practical considerations to deliver buildings that meet budgetary and functional requirements while achieving aesthetic excellence.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive project management from programming through to completion. Our services include risk assessment, design team coordination, procurement advice, and construction phase monitoring. With experience managing projects up to 35 million, we ensure timely delivery while maintaining strict cost control and quality standards across healthcare, housing, and regeneration schemes.
Planning Consultancy
Our planning experts offer strategic advice on applications, local policies, and site promotions. We prepare planning statements, negotiate with authorities, and handle appeals. With deep knowledge of UK planning systems, we guide clients through complex regulatory requirements to secure permissions for residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments while addressing community concerns.
Expert Witness
Our RIAS-accredited experts provide impartial assessments in construction-related disputes. Services include building failure analysis, contract administration reviews, and professional responsibility evaluations. With two appointed experts on the RIAS panel, we offer technically rigorous evidence for legal proceedings, combining practical construction knowledge with formal dispute resolution expertise.
Conservation Architecture
We specialise in preserving listed buildings while meeting modern requirements. Our accredited conservation architects conduct condition surveys and develop sensitive restoration plans. With experience on Category B listed churches and historic structures, we balance heritage protection with functional upgrades, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while extending the lifespan of culturally significant buildings.
People
R Jonathan Potter
Director
Chartered Architect and Certified Passive House Designer with extensive experience in sustainable design and energy-efficient building solutions. Leads major architectural projects while maintaining RIBA and RIAS professional standards.
Andrew M Easton
Director
Chartered Architect specialising in conservation architecture with Advanced Level accreditation. Manages heritage projects requiring sensitive restoration while integrating modern functionality into historic structures.
Andrew W Clark
Director
Chartered Architect with expertise in healthcare and residential projects. Focuses on dementia care facilities and housing developments, combining technical precision with user-centred design principles.
Douglas G Bodell
Director
Chartered Urban Designer and Certified Passive House Designer with dual expertise in sustainable architecture and town planning. Leads urban regeneration schemes that balance environmental considerations with community needs.
Paul W Moffat
Director
Chartered Architect with Advanced Level conservation accreditation. Specialises in historic building restoration and adaptive reuse projects, maintaining architectural integrity while meeting contemporary usage requirements.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural design services including concept development, technical drawings, and construction phase support across residential, healthcare, education, and conservation sectors.
Do you handle planning applications?
Yes, our planning consultancy services cover application preparation, policy advice, site promotion, authority negotiations, and appeal representation for various development types.
Are you experienced in historic building conservation?
Yes, we have Advanced Level accredited conservation architects with extensive experience in restoring listed buildings and managing sensitive heritage projects.
Can you manage large-scale construction projects?
We have managed projects up to £35 million, providing comprehensive project management from programming through to completion with strict cost and quality control.
Do you offer expert witness services?
Yes, we have RIAS-accredited experts who provide technical assessments and evidence in construction-related legal disputes and building failure investigations.
Are you involved in sustainability initiatives?
We participate in the Net Zero Nation Accelerator Programme and hold ISO 14001 environmental certification, integrating sustainable practices across all our architectural projects.
