Modern, Sustainable Architecture by Konishi Gaffney

Konishi Gaffney: Award-Winning Architects in Edinburgh

Konishi Gaffney: Leith-Based Architects Specialising in Residential Comfort, Modern Home Design, and Adaptable Spaces Across Scotland and Europe

Creative and Functional Architecture by Konishi Gaffney: National Parks, B-Listed Buildings, and Innovative, Sustainable Designs for Modern Living

Konishi Gaffney Architects: Award-Winning Edinburgh and Leith Architects Designing Adaptable, Liveable, and Welcoming Spaces Across Scotland and Beyond

Inspiring Architecture by Konishi Gaffney: Sustainable Modern Homes, Public Buildings, and Landscape-Integrated Projects with Artistic and Cultural Flair

At the heart of our practice as award-winning Scottish architects, Konishi Gaffney is driven by a commitment to collaboration, creativity and contextual sensitivity. Based in Leith in Edinburgh, we specialise in three key areas of architectural work: modern homes, innovative housing and cultural projects that celebrate art, community and place.

We work closely with clients, artists, and skilled makers to deliver thoughtful, design-led buildings that integrate seamlessly with their surroundings — whether in urban neighbourhoods, natural landscapes or heritage settings. Every project we undertake is shaped by a deep respect for the environment and the people who will inhabit the space, resulting in sustainable architecture that is both beautiful and functional.

Homes

Our work in the residential sector includes bespoke modern homes that reflect the lives and values of the people who live in them. We design homes that are warm, light-filled, and grounded in their location — whether a city flat, a coastal retreat, or a rural new-build. With a strong focus on materials, craft and sustainability, our home designs aim to elevate the everyday while providing lasting comfort and flexibility.

Housing

In our housing projects, we respond to the complex demands of contemporary living, delivering designs that prioritise liveability, density and community cohesion. From small-scale urban infill to larger housing developments, we create places that feel welcoming and adaptable, supporting diverse households and future needs. Our work often explores new typologies and forms of shared space, shaped by research, policy awareness and a people-first mindset.

Cultural

Our cultural architecture celebrates Scotland’s rich artistic and civic life. From performance spaces and galleries to civic centres and visitor facilities, these projects are designed to inspire and invite. We see culture not just as programming, but as place-making — and we approach each commission with sensitivity to context, history and community purpose. Many of our cultural buildings have been recognised with national and international awards for their innovation, sustainability and craft.

Across all categories, our approach is defined by clarity of thought, quality of execution and a desire to create architecture that enhances life. We believe that good design goes beyond aesthetics — it creates a sense of belonging, connects people to their environment, and quietly improves the way we live, work and gather.