Home Extensions by Edinburgh Architects
Conservation-Area Refurbishments by Scottish Architects
Loft Conversions & Reconfigurations by Edinburgh Architects
Garden Rooms & Artist Studios by Edinburgh Architects
Housing Developments & Urban Infill Projects by Scottish Architects
Community & Civic Buildings by Scottish Architects
Church & Heritage Building Adaptations by Scottish Architects
Hospitality Fit Outs by Scottish Architects
About Konishi Gaffney – Award-Winning Scottish Architects Based in Edinburgh
At the heart of our practice, Konishi Gaffney Architects are known as award-winning Scottish architects based in Leith, Edinburgh, working across Scotland and Europe. Our work is defined by collaboration, creativity, and contextual sensitivity, specialising in three core areas: modern homes, innovative housing, and cultural projects that celebrate community, place, art, and landscape.
As a leading Edinburgh architecture studio, we partner with clients, artists, and skilled makers to deliver thoughtful, design-led buildings that integrate seamlessly with their surroundings — whether in urban settings, natural landscapes, or heritage contexts. Every project reflects our commitment to sustainable architecture that is both beautiful and functional, grounded in a respect for people, place, and purpose.
Our residential work includes bespoke modern homes that prioritise residential comfort, adaptability, and long-term liveability. Whether designing a compact city flat, a rural new-build, or a coastal retreat, we focus on natural light, high-quality materials, and craft to create homes that are both warm and enduring. This is architecture for modern living, designed to respond to context and elevate the everyday.
Konishi Gaffney’s housing projects address the evolving needs of contemporary communities. From small urban infill sites to larger-scale housing developments, we create adaptable and welcoming places that support diverse lifestyles and long-term sustainability. Our approach embraces modern architecture, shared living models, and community-focused planning, always underpinned by research, policy understanding, and a people-first ethos.
Our cultural and public architecture explores the intersection of art, history, and civic life. We design performance spaces, galleries, visitor centres, and church and heritage building adaptations that reflect a deep awareness of cultural and artistic integration. These projects often involve working within Category A-listed buildings or sensitive sites, and many have been recognised for their innovation, craft, and sustainability.
Whether working on homes, housing, or cultural buildings, our work as Edinburgh architects is defined by clarity, invention, and flair. We create adaptable spaces that foster a sense of belonging, connect people to place, and quietly enrich everyday life. As architects working across Scotland and Europe, we are committed to delivering creative and functional architecture that stands the test of time.