People

Ross joined Collective in 2016 and consistently delivers exceptional people focused places as a architect and urban designer with our Strategy division. In that time, he has delivered nationally significant projects across Scotland for local authorities, housing associations, national housebuilders and third-sector organisations. His work at scale includes the award-winning Ladyfield Masterplan for The Crichton Trust and heading our involvement in Glasgow City Council’s Liveable Neighbourhoods programme. His collegiate leadership of projects and large multi-disciplinary teams exemplifies our collaborative approach to place. He has led expansive, city-wide engagement programmes with communities, policy makers, and politicians. He is an excellent communicator who is equally at home talking about complex issues with communities as with national stakeholders. Ross is a champion of a holistic, multi-agency approach to sustainable change in the built environment which improves socio-economic and wellbeing outcomes for everyone.

Caitlin initially joined Collective in 2017 as a Part 1 Architectural Assistant and rejoined in 2021 after graduating from the University of Edinburgh with a Master of Architecture. A core member of our Strategy division, Caitlin is now a Graduate Planner having studied City Planning (MSc) part-time at the University of Glasgow, graduating with Distinction in 2024. Her interdisciplinary experience in architecture, urban design, and planning is invaluable to the delivery of our spatial strategy projects, Local Place Plans, and vision documents. Caitlin has a strong interest in community-driven projects and socially-responsible urban planning and has extensive experience of community consultation and workshops. She has written articles and blogs and given talks for SEDA, Crumble, RIAS Quarterly, GIA, Voices of Experience and Urban Realm, which explore issues relating to socially-responsible design, mental health, and the climate emergency.

Since joining Collective Architecture in 2018, Carl has spearheaded Scotland's first intergenerational Passivhaus development at Powderhall Edinburgh, which combines an early years nursery with older persons homes, and is currently bringing his significant expertise to bear on the groundbreaking retrofit of Cables Wynd and Linksview House, two category A listed brutalist residential blocks in Leith. His passion for embedding low-energy design into all projects has made him a trusted advisor for Passivhaus projects and meeting net-zero carbon commitments to deliver positive outcomes for residents and clients alike. Carl also brings a breadth of experience from previous work at CDA and 7N Architects on a diverse range of residential, commercial and adaptive re-use projects, including the notable Knab Masterplan in Lerwick. Carl’s knowledge of Revit and BIM protocols is also invaluable to the Edinburgh studio.

Jude is an architect, founding director of Collective Architecure and industry leader in strategy and urbanism. She has co-led our studio since 2005 to ensure the work our practice is to the highest standard and in line with our vision and values. Jude works dynamicaly and collegiately with colleagues, clients and collaborators primarily across residential, cultural and strategic design sectors. Jude has over 25 years experience in the construction industry and in that time has delivered a range of projects and places. She was project director for leading project that include City Observatory Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Muirfield Centre, Cumbernauld, the Larick Centre, Tayport, Barmulloch Residents' Centre, Glasgow, Water Row Masterplan and Edinburgh's Granton Waterfront Vision and Strategic Development Framework.

Neil joined Collective in 2024, bringing extensive experience of delivering campus buildings for universities and colleges in addition to hotel and museum projects, having worked for Michael Laird Architects, Reich and Hall and Sheppard Robson. Throughout his career, Neil has demonstrated the ability to operate expertly at both the macro and micro levels within projects, from discussing development briefs with clients during the early stages to refining details with subcontractors on-site, and enjoys being actively involved throughout the entirety of a project. Since joining Collective, Neil has gained significant retrofit expertise through working on the complex conversion of the Kildonan Street former Coatbridge Town Hall (and latterly Council Offices), to provide a combination of social housing and commercial space, and the groundbreaking retrofit of Cables Wynd and Linksview House, two category A listed brutalist residential blocks in Leith.

Jane joined Collective Architecture’s support team in 2005, bringing a background in Product Design and several years of experience working with young people across North and East Glasgow. Her early community-focused work included improvement of local public spaces and a youth-led film project—initiatives highlight her passion for promoting and supporting socially conscious design.

Over the past two decades, Jane has played a central role in the studio’s growth and evolution, supporting its transition to 100% Employee Ownership and contributing across a wide range of operational and strategic areas. For the last five years, she has led on business development, helping to secure new work and build lasting relationships with clients and collaborators.

Jane has been instrumental in shaping Collective Architecture’s tendering and public procurement processes, establishing systems and standards that reflect both industry best practice and the values of the studio. She was responsible for the implementation and the ongoing development of the practice’s UKAS ISO certifications.

A passionate advocate for inclusive, sustainable architecture, Jane also actively promotes the practice through awards, media, and public events. As one of the first employee-elected Trustees, she continues to be a strong ambassador for employee ownership and the studio’s collective ethos.

Andrew is a highly skilled and experienced architect who has been a key member of Collective Architecture for over 20 years. He has a passion for drawing, making and building and has successfully delivered a wide range of award-winning projects at various scales from small fitouts to large scale regeneration. Andrew has been at the forefront of retrofit projects for many years, with projects such as Red Tree Business Centre in Bridgeton being an early exemplar and, more recently, he has built on his experience and developed a passion for conservation with projects such as Bell Street Stables Conversion, being widely lauded for it’s design, social and sustainability successes, and the restoration of the Briggait Clydeside Market Halls.

Martina joined Collective Architecture in 2022 following two years at a small Maltese practice, where she gained experience across a variety of projects. She holds a Masters in Architecture and Design from the University of Malta (2020) and was Malta’s National Contact for the European Architecture Students Assembly (EASA). Since joining Collective, Martina has worked on projects ranging from local community initiatives to strategic developments, including the Just Transition Strategy for Moray Council. She is currently leading the Rocks & Wheels project in Dalbeattie, converting a historic school into a community-run activity centre. She has made key contributions to the practice’s sustainability strategy, with a particular focus on embodied carbon and sustainable design. Her work is driven by a commitment to creating sustainable, meaningful design outcomes through open dialogue and thoughtful design.

Pippa joined Collective Architecture in 2024 following a rewarding career as a contemporary art commissioner in Sheffield. Her expertise has seen her deliver major new commissions for galleries, festivals and public bodies such as Sheffield Children's Hospital and the Art Sheffield biennial. Since joining Collective, Pippa has been developing her expertise in community engagement and strategic planning as part of Collective Architecture's Strategy team. She took a key role in Liveable Neighbourhoods Tranche 3 working with community groups, stakeholders and project partners to deliver ambitious neighbourhood plans firmly underpinned by community engagement. Pippa brings a collaborative and open approach to the projects she works on. She is currently completing her PG Dip part-time at the Mackintosh School of Architecture where her research focuses on the role of participatory bioregional construction in realising Wiliam Morris’ vision of joyful labour.

Barry has been providing HR and Health & Safety consultancy to Collective Architecture since 2016. With over 25 years’ experience as a trusted HR generalist, he is passionate about showing how smart, professional HR can create a positive, engaging, and thriving workplace culture. Barry supports all aspects of HR, including recruitment, Working Time Regulations, policies and procedures, GDPR compliance, equality and inclusion — always with a firm commitment to upholding employment law standards. Beyond HR, Barry brings a strong focus on wellbeing and safety. He is a qualified First Aider, Lead Mental Health First Aider, and has completed the IOSH Leading Safely Training Course, reflecting his belief in the strategic value of health and safety and its integration into both business management and performance systems.

Nicole joined Collective Architecture in 2019, having previously worked at Page\Park and Stallan-Brand, bringing extensive experience of working on a diverse range of projects including social and private housing, higher education buildings, museum archives, commercial space and sports facilities. At Collective, Nicole has grown her personal interest and expertise in building conservation through working on sites of historical significance. This includes the dramatic transformation of the Nightingale Blocks at the former Victoria Infirmary in Glasgow into duplex apartments and bringing the vacant category A listed Briggait Clydeside Halls (Glasgow’s former fish market) back into use as a public event and market space. Nicole brings incredible rigour, care and attention to detail to her projects and now works from our Dundee studio providing conservation expertise for our North East projects.

Camille joined Collective Architecture in 2023 from JTP Architects, where she worked after graduating with Distinction from the University of Edinburgh. During her studies, she was recognised for her architectural writing and theory, winning the George Simpson Postgraduate Architectural Theory Prize (2019) and Best Honours Dissertation in Architecture (2017). Camille brings experience in strategic planning, community engagement and social housing retrofit. Her work at Collective Architecture has centred around residents’ needs and balancing heritage, energy and comfort. Her invaluable contribution to the energy-led retrofit of two Category-A listed, brutalist, residential towers in Leith for the City of Edinburgh Council has been recognised with a Highly Commended award in the Part 2 category for the AJ 100 New Talent Awards (2025). Camille was also involved in the curation of this work as part of the RSA Annual Exhibition (2024).

Gerry is a core member of Collective Architecture having worked for the company since its inception in 1997. Gerry has an extensive range of technical experience, which can be drawn upon for complex projects to create expert detailing. Gerry provides a solid technical backup for the office and has vast experience in co-ordinating our in-house technical team to ensure each project is monitored for excellence. Additionally he has been responsible for much of the training and development of the personnel and the expansion of the office IT and software systems as a whole.

Emma Fairhurst joined Collective Architecture in 2015 after several highly rewarding years with Malcolm Fraser Architects. As both a RIAS Conservation Accredited Architect and hugely talented designer, Emma has delivered many highly complex, conservation-led, social, educational and cultural buildings with award-winning results. In 2019, Emma completed the iconic Calton Hill City Observatory redevelopment for City of Edinburgh Council and Collective Gallery, winning RIBA, RIAS and Civic Trust Awards, and was named ‘RIAS Emerging Architect of the Year’. With her extensive knowledge and expertise, Emma balances project delivery with practice-wide Conservation support. Emma is currently leading the conversion of the Category B listed Arbuthnot House in Peterhead into the Museum of Aberdeenshire, redeveloping the Robert Burns Ellisland Museum & Farm and is on-site converting a former, historic, cooperative bakery into the Scottish Cooperative Discovery Centre in West Calder.

Sean joined Collective Architecture in 2018, having previously gained extensive experience on smaller scale residential projects in a previous office. Sean has enthusiastically taken to being involved in larger scale mixed-use, community, and residential projects, most recently demonstrated on the Curries Yard development in Locharbriggs, providing 89 homes on the outskirts of Dumfries. Utilising his skills in hand-sketching, production of technical information, and 3D computer graphics, he has enjoyed working collaboratively as part of a wider design team on projects at varying scales. Sean’s education at Strathclyde University provoked an interest in sustainable masterplans, people-centred design, as well as a strong interest in the regeneration and conservation of existing buildings. He is keen to further develop his skills in these areas and carry this experience into both his professional career and ongoing part-time tutor role at the University of Strathclyde.

Holly joined Collective Architecture in early 2024 after practicing in London for nine years. During her time there, she worked at several practices, delivering a diverse range of complex projects including Passivhaus led residential developments, assisted living accommodation and workplace retrofits. This experience has allowed her to develop her passion and skillset for existing building renovations, particularly those with historical significance. Since joining Collective, Holly has been based in the Edinburgh studio, working on the retrofit of Cables Wynd and Linksview House, two category A listed brutalist residential blocks in Leith. This project has allowed Holly to nurture and build upon her existing experience coordinating large design teams on complex existing buildings, whilst developing new skills focussed on energy led retrofits, striking a balance between energy and conservation considerations.

Katrina joined Collective Architecture in February 2024, following roles at Glasgow studios Technique Architecture and Stallan-Brand. She has worked across various sectors and scales, including private residential, commercial, public buildings, and housing. Her strengths lie in taking projects from concept through to technical design and site delivery, with a focus on creative problem-solving and attention to detail. Since joining Collective, she has led a feasibility study for the expansion of the Queensferry school campus and community hub, and has submitted a planning application for a 300 home affordable housing development at Catherinefield in Dumfries and Galloway. She is currently developing proposals for 42 homes including sheltered housing on a constrained urban site in Clydebank and is leading a project to deliver three new homes in Balmaclellan, Glenkens for a local Trust.

Frances joined Collective Architecture in 2023 after gaining over 10 years of experience in practices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and London. She has delivered housing projects of various scales, tenures and procurement routes, as well as workspaces, schools and strategic plans. Since joining Collective, she has been project architect for Polton Street, an extra care and intermediate care facility for Midlothian Council and is currently leading the delivery of a unique, PassivHaus, intergenerational housing and nursery project in Edinburgh. Previously, Frances has led design teams to deliver student accommodation in Edinburgh. Her key interests are delivering high quality, affordable housing for sustainable communities and weaving green spaces and biodiversity into the built environment wherever possible. Her interest in the natural world has led Frances to gain an RHS Level 2 qualification in horticulture in parallel with her architectural career.

Terence joined Collective Architecture in 2019 as a Part 1 Architectural Assistant and returned after completing his Master of Architecture at the University of Strathclyde in 2022. During his studies, he received multiple honours including awards from RIAS and the Glasgow Institute of Architects, recognising excellence in design. He has worked on a diverse range of housing and cultural projects, developing strong expertise in early RIBA work stages, guiding projects from initial concept through to detail design. Terence is also gaining experience managing the on-site delivery of large, complex projects. Current projects include Phase 1 of Hamiltonhill, a major regeneration project delivering 200 affordable homes and a dynamic new workspace for Shire Housing Association. Reflecting his growing interest in conservation and sustainable design, Terence is supporting the transformation of the B-Listed Bellgrove Hotel, Glasgow into quality affordable housing.

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Ewan is a founding member of Collective Architecture, having joined in 2004 after graduating from Strathclyde University. Ewan established our Dundee studio in 2021, became an executive Director in 2022 and leads the delivery of our East and North East projects. Prior to architectural studies, he studied Fine Art Sculpture at DJCAD in Dundee, was an artist based in Glasgow and ran a small design and build studio delivering exhibitions. His experience of art practice and fabrication strongly influences his design approach, which combines creative experimentation with pragmatism. Ewan’s vast project experience ranges from iconic, civic projects to the delivery of large-scale housing regeneration. Many of his projects have won numerous awards in reflection of his exceptional design ability, rigorous attention to detail and creativity in adapting existing buildings, including Paisley Central Library and the Museum of Aberdeenshire.

Jack joined Collective Architecture in February 2024 after roles at Glasgow practices Technique Architecture and Stallan-Brand. He has experience across education, social and bespoke residential, and interior fit-out projects, managing all stages from concept to completion. Jack’s skills centre on integrating creative design with technical understanding, delivering practical, high-quality solutions that meet client objectives. He maintains careful attention to detail and seeks to foster meaningful connections between people and their environments, aiming to support wellbeing and enhance user experience. Since joining Collective, Jack has focused on the sensitive conversion of Glasgow’s historic Victoria Infirmary Nightingale Wards into 56 apartments. He is progressing the refurbishment of Possilpoint Community Centre, collaborating with the Possilpark Peoples Trust to revitalise this vital community asset. Jack is also developing design phases for several high-end interior fit-out projects for Thomson’s Coffee across Glasgow.

Sophie became Head of Operations and Finance in September 2024, having initially joined Collective Architecture as Finance Manager in 2022. Her role spans financial management, operational strategy, and business support across the practice's three Scottish studios. Pairing an Interior Design degree from Glasgow School of Art with extensive prior business support experience, Sophie brings a unique perspective to practice management. She combines creative insight with analytical rigour, ensuring both financial health and operational excellence whilst contributing to strategic decision-making. Known for her systematic approach and diplomatic manner, Sophie excels at streamlining processes and building robust financial frameworks, implementing improved systems and strengthening operational infrastructure to support Collective's growth as an employee-owned practice. Her quiet determination and reliability make her a valued member of the leadership team.

Shauwn gained valuable experience working in Malaysia for several years before joining Collective Architecture in 2021. Since then, he has played an integral role in a variety of projects, ranging from small-scale community facilities to large-scale mixed-use developments. Known for his analytical and innovative approach, Shauwn excels at tackling complex challenges and delivering effective solutions. He is detail-oriented, consistently producing high-quality work focused on accuracy and completeness. Recent projects include Water Row Phase 1 in Govan, a mixed-use urban regeneration completed in 2024, Ashwood Drive in Stranraer, an ongoing affordable housing and office development, and the NLC Timber Houses Retrofit Project aimed at improving energy efficiency in council-owned properties. Shauwn is passionate about creating sustainable, functional architecture that benefits people and the environment and has recently completed Thermal Bridge Analysis training.

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Reece joined our Dundee studio in June 2024 after graduating from the University of Dundee with first-class honours. He has been a key contributor to our growth in the city, supporting proposals for Phase 2 of the Ellengowan housing project (60 dwellings) and joining the delivery team for the Peterhead Cultural Quarter, including the Museum of Aberdeenshire, Peterhead Library, and the redevelopment of the former Carnegie Building. Reece has also supported the Arbroath Town Board in delivering community engagement workshops and stakeholder meetings following their £20 million regeneration funding. At university, he won the Dundee Institute of Architects Adaptive Reuse Prize for his mill-to-library proposal and focused his thesis on retrofitting Dundee’s social housing stock to help tackle the housing crisis.

Mike joined Collective Architecture in 2019 having previously worked for design-led architectural practices in London and gaining experience in a diverse range of sectors including education, leisure, commercial and housing. This included many multi award winning projects including The Marlborough Primary School, London (RIBA National Award 2018) and Walmer Castle Learning Centre and Café (RIBA National Award 2021). Since joining Collective, Mike’s experience includes lead and support roles on Coatfield Lane Housing and the Powderhall Nursery Intergenerational Living, both for Edinburgh City Council. Through these projects, Mike has developed a strong interest in Passivhaus and Low Energy Buildings. Mike has also gained valuable conservation and retrofit experience by leading the complex conversion of the Kildonan Street Category B listed former Coatbridge Town Hall (and latterly Council Offices) transforming the existing building into a combination of social housing and commercial space.

Jordan joined Collective Architecture in 2018, having completed her masters in urbanism at the Royal Danish Academy (KADK) in Copenhagen. Jordan has considerable expertise in ecological and community focussed strategic planning, demonstrated through her work on the Bilbohall Housing development, which provides over 200 much needed homes on the outskirts of Elgin, and is a Building With Nature Assessor. She also has a strong passion for thoughtful, sensitive retrofit of historic buildings and was instrumental in the delivery of the multi-award winning Paisley Central Library that is housed in a former town house in the town centre. Jordan values collaboration and takes a diligent, responsive approach to working with clients, consultants, and communities maintaining strong relationships throughout the design and construction process. Her work is rooted in sustainable development and a deep commitment to socially and environmentally responsible architecture.

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Jade joined Collective in 2018 as an Assistant Studio Administrator, providing a warm welcome to visitors, keeping the studio running smoothly and supporting the architectural ream in their day to day work. Her curiosity for people focused work soon led her into HR where she began her CIPD Level 3 in People Management in 2020 followed by her CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in 2022. Jade now plays a central role in recruitment, staff inductions, training, and policy development while also managing the studio’s day-to-day operations, ensuring it remains an organised, welcoming, and well-cared-for space for colleagues and visitors. She has helped shape inclusive initiatives, including the studio’s Menopause Policy and continues to champion Collective’s vision and values. Jade is passionate about creating a supportive, engaging workplace and takes pride in helping colleagues thrive within the practice’s employee owned culture.

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Emma joined Collective Architecture as Finance Administrator in 2025, bringing with her 30 years of finance experience across accountancy practices and creative industries. A CIMA-qualified professional with a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting from Strathclyde University, she has extensive experience supporting architectural and design businesses with their financial operations. Working part-time across three days, Emma is a valued member of the Operations team, providing key support across the studio's financial processes, maintaining bookkeeping, processing invoices, and supporting payroll administration. Emma works with a methodical approach and a keen attention to detail. Her calm demeanour and proactive attitude enable her to manage multiple priorities whilst providing excellent support to colleagues, clients, and suppliers.

Connor joined Collective Architecture in 2016 and is a highly capable and adaptable technologist with extensive experience in both new build and refurbishment projects. He holds specialised qualifications including an A2 CofC Drone Pilot Licence, thermography certification, and airtightness testing training. Connor combines these skills to conduct advanced building surveys, including aerial thermal imaging assessments that identify heat loss and building defects. He has contributed to significant projects including the Victoria Infirmary redevelopment, St Peter's School transformation, and Hamiltonhill housing regeneration in Glasgow. Recent work includes the North Lanarkshire Timber Houses Retrofit Project, establishing a pioneering approach for upgrading 1960s timber bungalows, and a shop-to-residential conversion for Parkhead Housing Association. Known for his strong drive for innovation, technical excellence and his forward-thinking approach to building diagnostics makes him a valuable asset to the practice.

Eugenia joined Collective Architecture in 2023 to help grow our specialist Energy division following previous roles as an architect and sustainability officer in Scotland and Portugal, delivering retrofits of heritage buildings as well as small-scale new builds. Eugenia is an Energy Consultant, certified Passivhaus Designer, OCDEA energy assessor, and qualified architect with an MSc in Architectural Conservation from the University of Edinburgh. At Collective, she leads Passivhaus and low-energy consultancy for both new builds and retrofits, including the new Powderhall Passivhaus nursery and housing development in Edinburgh. She brings technical expertise combined with a deep understanding of heritage and sustainability. Eugenia also coordinates Collective’s Climate Group, which successfully delivered the practice’s sustainability strategy. She is a BE-ST Changemaker, trained by the Retrofit Academy, a former Steering Group member at ACAN, and a founding member of a property technology start-up.

Katie joined Collective Architecture in 2022 after graduating with Distinction from the Master of Architecture program at the University of Edinburgh. During this time, her design and academic work focused on people and climate resilient architecture in Hebridean and urban Scottish contexts and was awarded the Edinburgh School of Architecture's Postgraduate Prize for Architecture 2022. Prior to completing her studies, she completed her part 1 placement at Anderson Bell + Christie in Glasgow and worked at Coast2Coast Architects in the North of Scotland. Since joining Collective Architecture, Katie has worked on a variety of projects spanning housing, strategy and culture. With growing interests in retrofit, Katie has supported the Briggait Clydeside Markethalls and redevelopment of the former George Hotel, both listed and locally significant buildings alongside developing the practice’s sustainability strategy. She has also developed a number of key strategic plans during her time at Collective working with community groups, stakeholders and local authorities including Finderne Local Place Plan, Dufftown Housing Strategy and Paisley Wayfinding Strategy. Katie constantly demonstrates an unwavering level of care and commitment to architecture, its communication through engagement and the development of climate resistant places.

Marcin joined Collective Architecture in 2022, having previously worked at Keppie, Macmon and Atkins. His extensive experience covers a wide range of project scales, from large-scale housing developments and hospitals to community centres. Marcin has expert knowledge and a keen interest in built-heritage projects and the thermal performance of buildings. He currently supports our Collective Energy division in delivering low-energy retrofits of existing housing stock, including the retrofit of Timber Houses for North Lanarkshire Council and two 1970s towers for Edinburgh Council, and he became an accredited PAS2035 Retrofit Coordinator in 2024. Marcin is also currently delivering our new-build Hamiltonhill housing development for Queens Cross HA and offices for Shire HA. Marcin is a studio BIM Coordinator, involved in developing standards and sharing knowledge with the studio, and has been a design tutor at Strathclyde University since 2018.

Emily joined Collective Architecture in 2019 after completing her studies at the University of Strathclyde. She works across retrofit and new build projects, with a focus on sustainable construction and low-carbon, energy-efficient design and in 2021, she achieved Passivhaus Designer Accreditation. Her portfolio ranges from small-scale community building refurbishments to large certified Passivhaus housing schemes. In 2020, she led the multi-award winning deep retrofit of Civic House, a former printing press, to support a community of people working across social, cultural and green enterprise. In 2024, she delivered a landmark 90-unit certified Passivhaus development at Dundashill, winner of the Herald Property Award for Excellence in Sustainability. Emily’s work reflects a dedication to reducing energy use and carbon emissions, while continually developing her expertise in sustainable design to deliver projects with a lasting positive impact on communities.

Andrew rejoined Collective Architecture in 2022 to support the expansion of the Dundee office, having previously worked for the practice (2008-2012), before a re-location to Manchester. While in Manchester, Andrew led and contributed to a number of large-scale student residential and commercial developments across England, gaining experience in complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Since returning to the practice, Andrew has worked across a variety of socially impactful projects including social housing, residential care facilities, and a new community-owned whisky distillery. Most recently, he has been involved in the energy-focused retrofit and regeneration of the Cables Wynd and Linksview House Category A listed residential towers. As an experienced member of the team, Andrew also plays a key role in leading the integration of Revit and BIM protocols and best practice across the various studios. Andrew has also recently completed training in thermal bridge calculations, strengthening his ability to deliver low-energy detailing solutions, particularly on retrofit and housing projects.

Susanne joined Collective Architecture in 2022, from Glasgow based Stallan Brand, having worked previously in London for two leading design practices, Karakusevic Carson Architects and Niall McLaughlin Architects. Graduating from the Mackintosh School of Architecture in 2012, Susanne has gained extensive experience in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Oxford and London across a variety of sectors including cultural and education buildings and, most recently, leading on a number of large scale residential masterplans in urban settings. As a very talented and collaborative designer, Susanne works with multi-disciplinary teams to develop exemplar projects, including the award winning Ladyfield Masterplan for The Crichton Trust. She is currently leading the prominent Springfield Road development site, providing 160 new dwellings, in Glasgow's East End. Susanne is a part-time studio design tutor at Strathclyde University, and contributes to the Glasgow Urban Design Panel.

Sneha joined Collective Architecture in 2024 to strengthen our specialist division Collective Energy as a Low Energy Building Designer, Passivhaus Designer and an Architectural Designer contributing to high-profile Passivhaus and Net Zero projects across the UK. With over four years of experience as an Architect in India and over a year at Eco Design Consultants in Milton Keynes, Sneha has a strong foundation in sustainable design, spanning both retrofit and new build projects aligned with Passivhaus standards. Passionate about delivering environmentally responsible, energy-efficient buildings, she supports the team with detailed energy performance evaluations and whole-life carbon analysis. Recent experience includes the retrofit of Cables Wynd and Linksview House, assessment of retrofit options for pre-1919 social housing tenements in Edinburgh and providing Passivhaus Consultancy Services to East Ayrshire Council for a low-energy School in Dunlop.

Alan joined the practice in 2006 and has over 20 years’ experience delivering award-winning projects focused on people and communities. He specialises in large-scale social housing, complex refurbishments, and bespoke community centres, guiding projects from inception to completion within tight budgets and challenging conditions. In 2024, Alan delivered 133 social rent flats at Burns Road, Cumbernauld, winning the Herald Property Award for Best Social Housing. He also received the RIAS Award and AJ ‘Public Building of the Year’ in 2018 for Barmulloch Residents Centre. Alan plays a key role in studio culture and shaping the practice’s portfolio, with a strong focus on design quality. He champions model making, sketching, and community engagement to meet client aspirations and drive design excellence.

Peter joined Collective Architecture in 2021 from Stallan-Brand to lead the delivery of the landmark redevelopment of the Victoria Infirmary site in Glasgow’s South Side, which is currently on site and due to complete in 2026. Graduating from the Mackintosh School of Architecture in 2007, Peter has gained extensive experience in a variety of sectors including social and private housing, offices and schools. Peter has a keen interest in the social issues that affect and inform our built environment, which he continues to develop both within and beyond the office. Peter is a very talented and thoughtful designer who, as an experienced member of the team, plays a key role in supporting and mentoring younger staff. Peter also sits on the Glasgow Urban Design Panel and contributes to student reviews for the city’s two schools of Architecture.

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Gillian joined Collective Architecture in 2023 from Edinburgh based Calum Duncan Architects to support the delivery of the Peterhead Cultural Quarter projects from our Dundee Studio. Gillian worked previously for leading design practice Malcolm Fraser Architects, joining after graduation from the University of Edinburgh in 2011, and her experience covers a variety of sectors from private residential projects and sport clubhouses to the multi-award winning Arcadia Nursery in Edinburgh. Through her recent experience leading the Museum of Aberdeenshire and Peterhead Library project, situated within and adjacent to the Category B listed Arbuthnot House, Gillian has developed significant expertise in working with existing buildings and sites and introducing innovative multi-use building programmes with a sustainable and sensitive contemporary design approach. The exemplar design has been recognised with a Silver Award in the Future Building category at the 2025 Scottish Design Awards.

Maisie joined Collective Architecture in 2021 after graduating with Distinction from the Mackintosh School of Architecture and gaining a First Class BA(Hons) from Oxford Brookes. Her expertise spans conservation, community-centred architecture and sustainable design and she has a particular passion for material reuse and embedding circular economy principles wherever possible. Maisie has worked on numerous, prestigious, conservation projects, including the Robert Burns Ellisland Museum, and she is Project Architect for the retrofit of two 1960’s social-housing towers in Edinburgh. This groundbreaking project, currently approaching construction, is a placemaking and energy retrofit which utilises LETI fabric-first principals to improve space-heating efficiency. Maisie’s interests in retrofit, restoration and community engagement positions her as a forward-thinking Architect committed to sustainable and socially responsible design. Maisie was awarded the RSA Architecture Prize in 2023 while exhibiting at the RSA New Contemporaries.

Neal joined Collective Architecture in 2016, after graduating from Strathclyde University and working with Simon Winstanley Architects and NORD. Prior to pursuing architecture, Neal has a humanities background and holds a Masters in Philosophy, which informs his thoughtful approach to balancing the complex demands of client requirements, creative design, context and budget. Neal has led the early-stage design development of various large housing projects, including Hamiltonhill and Ellengowan, and is currently delivering 70 flats for mid-market rent at Bellgrove, Glasgow, comprising a conversion of a B-Listed art deco hotel and a new-build urban block on the adjacent site. Neal has also developed the detailed design for Possilpoint Community Centre, using a limited budget to deliver a substantial revamp of a dilapidated building that will allow it to continue to meet the needs of the community for many years to come.

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George has a background in the arts and recently joined Collective having completed an HNC in Computer aided architectural technology and design. He has an interest in the development of BIM processes and the leveraging of digital construction software. He has a passion for learning and enjoys being a team member, assisting on project delivery with 3D modelling and drafting. He has participated in a variety of projects including work with Collective Energy and the technical delivery of projects. He plays an active role in the Production Group developing the practice’s BIM strategy.