Business Details
26 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Services in Edinburgh
Established over two decades ago, we are a leading architecture and interior design practice operating across the UK. Our team delivers projects on time and within budget for clients in commercial, residential, and hospitality sectors, combining pragmatic simplicity with innovative design. With expertise in converting and refurbishing existing buildings, we offer a comprehensive service spanning planning, implementation, and sustainability.Our investment in advanced technologies like BIM ensures precision, while our commitment to energy-saving design reflects our environmental responsibility. Recognised through numerous industry awards, we maintain long-standing client relationships by prioritising operational efficiency and client-focused solutions.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Building Conversions
Sustainable Design
BIM Services
Residential Projects
Commercial Projects
Hotel Design
Urban Planning
Refurbishment
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in architectural design across multiple sectors.
- Our team utilises advanced BIM technology for precise project delivery.
- We specialise in sustainable and energy-saving building design solutions.
- We offer a one-stop-shop service from planning to implementation.
- Our client-focused approach ensures projects are delivered on time and budget.
Associations and certifications
- Cyber Essentials Plus
What people say
Award-winning designs
Sustainable expertise
Timely delivery
Technical precision
Client-focused approach
Services
Architectural Design
We provide comprehensive architectural design services for new builds and renovations. Our approach combines creative vision with technical precision to meet client needs across commercial, residential, and hospitality sectors. With expertise in navigating planning regulations and integrating sustainable practices, we deliver functional spaces that enhance user experience while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
Interior Design
Our interior design solutions focus on creating cohesive, functional environments that reflect brand identity and user requirements. From concept development to final implementation, we manage lighting design, material specification, and FF&E coordination. Our experience spans hotels, offices, and residential developments, ensuring spaces are both visually striking and operationally efficient.
Building Conversions
Specialising in transforming existing structures for new purposes, we maximise building potential while preserving historical integrity. Our team addresses structural challenges and regulatory requirements to deliver cost-effective conversions. This service includes feasibility studies, technical detailing, and project management for commercial and residential adaptations across the UK.
Sustainable Design
We integrate energy-efficient strategies at every design stage to reduce environmental impact. Our approach includes passive design principles, renewable energy systems, and material lifecycle analysis. Certified under Cyber Essentials Plus, we ensure data security while implementing utility-saving measures for residential and commercial projects, aligning with current sustainability standards.
BIM Services
Our BIM expertise enhances project accuracy and collaboration through 3D digital representations. This technology supports clash detection, cost estimation, and construction sequencing. By maintaining a document management system aligned with quality assurance protocols, we improve efficiency and reduce errors across large-scale architectural and interior design projects.
People
Ian Springford
Director
Founder of ISA Architects with over 20 years' experience in hotel sector design. Lectures at Edinburgh institutions and oversees all business operations.
John Thompson
Director
Co-founder with expertise in occupied property projects. Leads multidisciplinary teams across new builds and refurbishments throughout the UK.
Kerry Nicol
Director
Specialises in large-scale residential projects with a focus on complex London developments. Drives design management principles across the practice.
Emma Franks
Head of Interior Design
Leads interior design for all projects with experience in retail, corporate, and hospitality sectors. Previously worked on Scottish Parliament interiors.
Anthony Hemmings
Director
Focuses on residential projects with technical expertise. Developed the practice's residential portfolio including West Craigs and Great Junction Street.
Questions
What sectors does ISA Architects specialise in?
We work across commercial, residential, and hospitality sectors with expertise in building conversions and sustainable design.
How long has ISA Architects been operating?
The practice was founded in 2000 and rebranded as ISA Architects in 2016.
Do you offer BIM services?
Yes, we utilise advanced BIM technology for precision in all architectural and interior design projects.
What sustainability accreditations do you hold?
We are certified under the UK Government's Cyber Essentials Plus standard for data security and implement energy-saving measures.
Which notable awards have you won?
Recent awards include Scottish Hotel Awards for Pine Trees Hotel and Herald Property Awards for interior design excellence.
