We have been shortlisted amongst 4 other practices as part of the RIAS competition to design a major revamp of the Timespan cultural hub in Helmsdale, in the Scottish Highlands. The Architect’s Journal has published an article about the competition and shortlist, which can be read here. We are delighted to have been shortlisted and look forward to revisiting the site and participating in the next stages of the competition.
Our recently completed Silecroft Beach Café project has been featured in the Architects’ Journal. Read online here. Photographs by Richard Gaston.
Our project in Liberton has been shortlisted for an EAA small projects award.
Congratulations to the other practices shortlisted. A diverse and interesting range of projects in this category and overall, some inspiring work happening in Edinburgh this year.
We are delighted to have recently expanded our office as we grow to work on bigger and more ambitious projects. Meet our two new team members, Mike and Eleanor.
Work is progressing on site in the Braid Hills, where a new extension is being erected. Here is a view of a ceiling in construction: Oak beams and exposed structure will frame views of the garden!
Konishi Gaffney have been working with a local developer on a scheme for 9 new houses in the Trinity area of Edinburgh.
This captivating image swiftly materialised through a prompt evaluation of Midjourney, an AI generative design tool. In a matter of seconds, the AI ingeniously crafted a visual representation inspired by our description: "a timber-clad house situated on a Scottish island, poised atop the tumultuous waves of a stormy sea."
This small domestic extension in timber is advancing. Noteworthy features include high-grade carbon-negative wood-wool insulation and the abundance of natural light.
Konishi Gaffney won an invited competition to upgrade and improve the Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh. Our collaborative efforts with conservation specialist Karen Nugent Architects are directed towards elevating this Category A music venue. Situated prominently in the heart of Edinburgh, this substantial public building is undergoing multiple phases of development, carefully orchestrated to ensure the venue remains operational throughout the construction process.
This section serves as a key insight into the thoughtful planning and execution that define the unique character of the Greyfriars Charteris Centre.
This global gathering of innovative minds in architecture provided a unique opportunity for our team to immerse themselves in the latest trends, avant-garde concepts and groundbreaking designs from around the world. The Biennale served as a dynamic platform for the exchange of ideas, fostering dialogues on sustainability, urbanism and the evolving role of architecture in addressing societal challenges.
Our competition winning cafe in Cumbria is due for completion in early 2024 with windows going in this week. The project is set in a spectacular landscape.
We’re working on the extension and improvement of a nursery for pre-school children in Edinburgh and are playing around with fun colourful elevations.
