Collective Architecture

Collective Architecture was established to pursue themes of participation and sustainability in architecture. Our output is highly varied, ranging from intimate community installations to large scale urban regeneration. Over the past 25 years we have successfully delivered a series of important projects spread across the UK. Working internationally with private and public clients, we consider all projects unique, regardless of size or budget, and capable of providing a source of identity for place, organisation or individual. The company is owned by an employee run trust established to reward and further involve staff in practice development. Ownership by all brings care and commitment to every aspect of our work. Our ethos encourages individuals to express themselves and research issues which are of relevance to both their work and to the wider society. This has resulted in our architects developing specialist knowledge, accreditation and qualifications, to achieve a range of crucial skills. We share that information and encourage discussion through events, forum, publications and we are active within a number of important institutions. Many of our staff teach, lecture and guest at schools of architecture in the UK and throughout Europe.

We consider each project special and develop an approach to suit that project’s need and potential. From the outset we explore all the elements of architecture through collaborative workshops and the use of three dimensional media. This leads to well crafted buildings that contribute to happiness and wellbeing over a prolonged period of time. Our work has been widely published and exhibited in Glasgow, London, Barcelona, the Chicago Athenaeum and the Venice Biennale.

We have also been recognised with many national and international awards including AJ ‘Architect of the Year ‘2018 in recognition of our architectural achievements at a UK level.

2021

Saltire Awards
Saltire Medal (Best Housing Project 2021)
Bell Street Stables

Saltire Awards
Best Multiple Dwelling - Winner
Bell Street Stables

Dundee Institute of Architects
Supreme Award - Winner
The Larick Centre

Dundee Institute of Architects
Best Commercial Non Domestic - Winner
The Larick Centre

Edinburgh Architecture Association
Best Masterplanning Award - Finalist
Granton Waterfront

Edinburgh Architecture Association
Best Masterplanning Award - Winner
Meadowbank

BD Architect of the Year Awards
Best Refurbishment Architects - FInalist
Collective Architecture

SuDs Champion Award
Finalist
Fiona Welch

Herald Property Awards
Best Renovation & Conservation - Winner
Bell Street Stables

Pineapple Awards
Future Place - Winner
Granton Waterfront

AJ Architecture Awards
Public Building - Winner
Meadowbank

AJ Architecture Awards
Masterplanning - WinnerMeadowbank

AJ Retrofit Awards
Housing - Winner
Woodside Multi-storey Flats

AJ Retrofit Awards - Housing
Housing - Finalist
Bell Street Stables

Inside Housing Awards
Best regeneration Project (Finalist)
Woodside Multi-storey Flats

Scottish Design Awards
Commendation
The Larick Centre

Scottish Design Awards
Winner
Woodside Multi-storey Flats

Scottish Design Awards
Nomination
Camphill School Masterplan

Scottish Design Awards
Young Architect of the Year
Mairi Laverty