Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Architectural Design & Heritage Consultancy
Established in the 1930s, Hurd Rolland has built a distinguished reputation in architectural design and consultancy. Our heritage traces back to pioneering roles in institutions like the Saltire Society and Edinburgh New Town Conservation Committee, with early expertise in conservation architecture and place-making. Over decades, we have expanded our capabilities to encompass all architectural disciplines, delivering projects across public and private sectors. From our Dunfermline office, we combine traditional values with modern technologies, creating impactful designs for masterplans, homes, commercial spaces, civic landmarks, and heritage conservation.Our approach prioritises bespoke client collaboration, ensuring solutions that meet specific needs while contributing meaningfully to the built environment. With a portfolio spanning nationally significant developments and intimate residential projects, we maintain a commitment to excellence, technical expertise, and long-term environmental stewardship.
Services
Masterplanning
Housing Design
Commercial Architecture
Civic Buildings
Conservation Projects
Expert Consultancy
Defects Analysis
Heritage Advice
Details
- Year established: 1930
Highlights and features
- We have over 90 years of architectural experience since 1930
- Our portfolio spans diverse sectors including listed buildings and modern developments
- We provide expert witness and defects analysis services
- Our team specialises in strategic heritage advice for sensitive sites
- We combine traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design technologies
Services
Masterplanning
We create comprehensive masterplans for urban regeneration and development projects. Our approach integrates sustainable design principles with contextual sensitivity, delivering strategic frameworks that guide future growth while preserving historical character. Services include site analysis, zoning strategies, and infrastructure planning for mixed-use developments across public and private sectors.
Conservation Projects
Specialising in listed buildings and conservation areas, we provide expert restoration and adaptive reuse solutions. Our team conducts detailed condition assessments, prepares heritage impact statements, and develops conservation management plans. We maintain architectural integrity while implementing modern functionality requirements for historic structures of national significance.
Expert Consultancy
Our consultancy services include construction defect analysis, expert witness testimony, and adjudication support. With over 30 years' experience in legal and planning disputes, we provide independent reports on professional negligence claims, contractual obligations, and heritage-related planning issues across various building types and scales.
Commercial Architecture
We design functional commercial spaces including offices, retail developments, and industrial facilities. Our solutions prioritise operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and aesthetic appeal. Projects range from urban office complexes to purpose-built commercial hubs, incorporating sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems for long-term viability.
Housing Design
From single-family homes to large-scale housing developments, we create residential spaces that balance modern living requirements with environmental considerations. Our services cover scheme design, planning applications, and construction detailing for both private and social housing sectors across urban and rural contexts.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in masterplanning, conservation architecture, commercial buildings, civic projects, and residential design. Our expertise also extends to expert witness services and heritage consultancy across the UK.
How long has your practice been operating?
Hurd Rolland Partnership was established in 1930, giving us over 90 years of continuous experience in architectural design and built heritage consultancy.
Do you handle listed building projects?
Yes, we are leading specialists in listed building conservation, providing strategic advice, condition assessments, and sensitive restoration solutions for heritage sites across Scotland and the UK.
Can you assist with planning disputes?
Our team provides expert witness services and adjudication support for planning disputes, with specialists on the RIAS Mediation and Adjudication Panels offering technical and legal expertise.
What geographical areas do you cover?
While based in Dunfermline, we operate across the UK, delivering projects in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Manchester, London, and other locations for both public and private sector clients.
