Business Details
10 Years
experience
Award-Winning Glasgow Architects
Established in 2016, Graeme Nicholls Architects is a design-driven studio rooted in Glasgow, Scotland. Our practice specialises in crafting residential, cultural, civic, and commercial buildings that prioritise relevance, functionality, and cultural resonance. We employ a collaborative approach, engaging clients and communities to ensure projects align with their aspirations while addressing practical constraints. With over 15 years of collective experience across diverse sectors, we combine proportion, material innovation, and contextual storytelling to deliver buildable, award-winning solutions.Our stakeholder engagement expertise ensures shared ownership of projects, fostering spaces that communities embrace. Recognised for our imaginative yet pragmatic designs, we maintain rigorous cost and timeline controls without compromising quality, as evidenced by accolades like the Davidson Prize and multiple housing awards.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Buildings
Civic Spaces
Cultural Projects
Urban Design
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- 15+ years' experience across residential, healthcare, and cultural sectors
- Collaborative process ensuring client and community buy-in
- Award-winning designs with historical and cultural narratives
- Proven stakeholder engagement expertise in regeneration projects
- Rigorous cost and timeline management for buildable solutions
What people say
Prestigious awards
Imaginative proposals
Welcomed by local community
On time
On budget
Services
Residential Architecture
We create innovative residential developments that balance aesthetic appeal with practical living needs. Our projects incorporate historical context and modern materials to deliver award-winning housing solutions. Specialising in regeneration areas, we collaborate with local authorities and housing associations to produce communities that residents take pride in.
Cultural Projects
Our cultural architecture merges artistic vision with functional requirements. From gallery pavilions to festival installations, we craft spaces that enhance creative expression while respecting their urban or natural settings. Recent work includes international art pavilions and public listening pods that have garnered critical acclaim.
Civic Spaces
We transform civic infrastructure through designs that prioritise community engagement. Our portfolio includes church renovations, municipal centres, and public gardens that maintain historical integrity while introducing contemporary accessibility features. Each project undergoes rigorous stakeholder consultation to ensure lasting public value.
Urban Design
Our urban design approach integrates architectural heritage with modern development needs. We specialise in masterplanning regeneration zones, creating pedestrian-friendly environments that boost local economies. Recent projects demonstrate our ability to reconcile historical context with 21st-century urban living requirements.
Commercial Buildings
We design commercial environments that optimise workflow efficiency and employee wellbeing. Our solutions for office blocks and retail spaces combine sustainable materials with flexible layouts. Clients benefit from our expertise in navigating planning regulations while achieving distinctive architectural identities.
People
Graeme Nicholls
Founding Director | Architect
Graeme founded the studio in 2016 after gaining extensive experience in architectural design across Europe. His work focuses on merging cultural narratives with practical building solutions, evidenced by multiple awards including the Davidson Prize.
Gordon McGregor
Senior Architect
With over a decade in the field, Gordon specialises in commercial projects and urban regeneration schemes. He leads design teams to ensure technical excellence while maintaining the studio's creative vision across complex developments.
Rory Bennett
Architectural Assistant
Rory supports design teams with technical drawings and site analysis. His recent work on Glasgow's public spaces demonstrates the studio's commitment to nurturing emerging talent through hands-on project involvement.
Questions
What architectural sectors do you specialise in?
We work across residential, commercial, cultural, civic, and urban design sectors with particular expertise in regeneration projects.
How do you involve communities in design projects?
We conduct stakeholder workshops and consultation sessions to ensure local input shapes our designs, particularly in regeneration areas.
Can you handle listed building renovations?
Yes, our team has experience preserving historical elements while introducing modern accessibility features in civic and cultural projects.
What awards has the studio won?
Our accolades include the Davidson Prize and multiple housing awards for developments like Ashtree Road in Glasgow.
Do you work outside Glasgow?
While based in Glasgow, we undertake projects across Scotland and have delivered schemes in London and international art pavilions.
