Business Details
47 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architecture & Design Practice
Established in Edinburgh in 1979, CDA is an award-winning integrated architecture, planning, and interior design practice. Our creative team delivers well-balanced design and reliable project execution for new builds and refurbishments across the UK. With a proven track record of completing projects on time and within budget, we serve sectors including hospitality, leisure, workplace, residential, retail, education, industrial, and transport. Our collaborative approach extends to working with designers, consultants, and contractors, ensuring expertise at every stage from concept design to construction. Our in-house 3D visualisation department enhances early-stage planning, while our commitment to value-driven outcomes has solidified our reputation as one of the UKs top-performing architecture practices.We prioritise innovation and sustainability, as evidenced by our numerous accolades, including International Green Apple Environmental Awards and Saltire Society Housing Design Awards. Our multidisciplinary team combines technical excellence with creative vision, delivering solutions tailored to client needs and site-specific contexts. With offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, we maintain a national reach while fostering local market understanding. Our dedication to quality is reflected in long-standing client relationships and industry recognition, including RIBA and BCO awards. As a practice, we continuously invest in talent and technology to stay at the forefront of architectural excellence.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Masterplanning
3D Visualisation
Refurbishment
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience in architecture and design
- Our in-house 3D visualisation department enhances project planning
- We deliver projects on time and within budget across the UK
- Award-winning practice with international environmental recognition
- Collaborative approach working with top consultants and contractors
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- ARB
What people say
Award-winning sustainability
Innovative design solutions
Reliable project delivery
Expert 3D visualisation
Collaborative approach
Services
Architecture
CDA provides comprehensive architectural services spanning concept design to construction. Our team creates innovative, functional spaces tailored to client needs across residential, commercial, and public sectors. With technical expertise and creative vision, we deliver sustainable, award-winning projects that enhance urban environments while maintaining strict adherence to budgets and timelines.
Interior Design
Our interior design solutions combine aesthetics with practicality, creating inspiring environments for workplaces, hospitality venues, and residential developments. The team focuses on spatial efficiency, material selection, and lighting design to deliver spaces that reflect brand identity while optimising user experience through evidence-based design principles.
Masterplanning
CDA develops strategic masterplans integrating land use, transportation, and sustainability considerations. Our holistic approach creates cohesive communities and commercial hubs that balance development needs with environmental responsibility, ensuring long-term viability through phased implementation strategies and stakeholder engagement.
People
Lucy Addison
Project Director
With over 20 years' experience, Lucy specialises in complex urban regeneration projects, combining strategic vision with detailed design expertise to deliver award-winning developments across the UK.
Andy Clark
Director
Andy leads commercial projects with a focus on sustainable design, bringing technical excellence and client-focused solutions to major developments in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Catriona Gray
Director
Catriona oversees residential developments, applying her expertise in high-quality housing design to create communities that balance density with livability across Scotland.
Craig Masson
Director
As Practice Director, Craig manages multidisciplinary teams delivering mixed-use developments, ensuring technical precision and innovative design across all projects.
Cristiano Pintani
3D Visualisation Artist
Cristiano leads our in-house visualisation department, creating photorealistic renderings that enhance client communication and decision-making during early design stages.
Questions
What architectural services does CDA offer?
We provide full architectural services including concept design, planning applications, construction documentation, and site supervision across residential, commercial, and public sectors.
Do you specialise in any particular building type?
While we work across sectors, we have particular expertise in residential developments, commercial buildings, and urban regeneration projects.
Can you handle listed building refurbishments?
Yes, our team has extensive experience in sensitive refurbishments of historic buildings while meeting modern functional requirements.
How do you incorporate sustainability?
We integrate passive design principles, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable materials throughout our projects, evidenced by our Green Apple Environmental Award win.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Edinburgh and Glasgow, we work nationwide with recent projects in London, Manchester, and Aberdeen.
