Business Details
10 Years
experience
Award-Winning Glasgow Architecture Studio
Established in 2016, Graeme Nicholls Architects is a design-driven studio rooted in Glasgow, Scotland. Our practice thrives on creating architecture that resonates with users and communities, blending artistic vision with practicality. We prioritise collaboration, engaging deeply with clients to surpass expectations while maintaining cost and time efficiency. With over fifteen years of collective experience across residential, commercial, healthcare, cultural, and civic sectors, we deliver tailored solutions grounded in proportion, material innovation, and cultural narratives. Our approach challenges conventional briefs, ensuring each project achieves its highest potential through stakeholder inclusivity and a commitment to quality. 
Services
Residential Architecture
Cultural Buildings
Civic Design
Commercial Architecture
Healthcare Facilities
Leisure Spaces
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We are multiple award-winning architects with 15+ years of sector-specific expertise.
- Our collaborative approach ensures client visions exceed expectations.
- Projects combine cultural narratives with practical, buildable solutions.
- We prioritise stakeholder engagement to create community-centric spaces.
- Proven track record in residential, cultural, and commercial architecture.
What people say
Award-winning projects
Collaborative process
Community-centric designs
Timely delivery
Creative solutions
Services
Residential Architecture
We craft innovative residential spaces tailored to client needs and site context. Our approach blends modern aesthetics with functional living solutions, ensuring homes are both beautiful and practical. Projects range from single-dwelling renovations to large-scale housing developments.
Cultural Buildings
Designing cultural venues that celebrate artistic expression and community engagement. We create galleries, performance spaces, and heritage sites that balance creativity with accessibility, ensuring spaces inspire both creators and visitors through thoughtful architectural narratives.
Commercial Architecture
Developing commercial spaces that enhance productivity and brand identity. Our designs prioritise flexible layouts, sustainable materials, and efficient workflows, creating environments that support business growth while maintaining aesthetic appeal and functional excellence.
People
Graeme Nicholls
Founding Director | Architect
Graeme founded the studio in 2016 after gaining extensive experience in architectural design. His leadership focuses on merging creative vision with technical precision, delivering projects that balance innovation with buildability across diverse sectors.
Gordon McGregor
Senior Architect
With a decade of experience, Gordon specialises in complex civic and commercial projects. He oversees design development and client coordination, ensuring technical excellence while maintaining the studio's artistic ethos in every delivered scheme.
Rory Bennett
Architectural Assistant
Rory supports design teams with technical drawings and site analysis. His recent graduate perspective brings fresh ideas to projects, particularly in digital modelling and sustainability-focused design solutions for residential and cultural buildings.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We specialise in residential, commercial, cultural, civic, and healthcare building design across Scotland and the UK.
How do you approach client collaboration?
We begin with in-depth discussions to understand client aspirations, followed by iterative design reviews and transparent cost management throughout the project lifecycle.
Are you experienced in award-winning design?
Yes, our team has won multiple awards for projects like Ashtree Road housing and the Open City Float in London.
Can you handle complex regeneration projects?
Our expertise includes transforming challenging urban sites, as demonstrated by our work on Glasgow's Albion and Ashtree Road developments.
How do you ensure community engagement?
We conduct local consultations and involve stakeholders early in the design process to create spaces that reflect community needs and aspirations.
