Business Details
44 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architects in Dundee
Nicoll Russell Studios are a client-focussed, multi-award winning Chartered Architects practice established in 1982. We deliver high-quality architectural and interior design projects across Scotland, working collaboratively with clients to create tailored, environmentally responsible solutions. Our approach prioritises understanding client needs, with Studio Directors personally involved in every project. We have extensive experience across residential, commercial, arts, community, and conservation sectors, with work recognised by RIBA, RIAS, and the Civic Trust.Our ISO 9001-certified quality management system integrates BIM, CAD, and sustainability expertise, including Passive House and BREEAM standards. We champion social value through community initiatives like Creative Spaces and support emerging talent through university partnerships. Our commitment to contextual design ensures buildings harmonise with their physical and social environments while meeting functional requirements.
Services
Full Architectural Service
Interior Design
Conservation Services
Masterplanning
Sustainability Consultancy
Feasibility Studies
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in architectural design across Scotland
- Our team includes ISO 9001-certified professionals with BREEAM and Passive House expertise
- We provide hands-on director involvement for every project
- Our work has received multiple awards from RIBA and RIAS
- We combine sustainability with heritage conservation expertise
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
Full Architectural Service
We provide comprehensive architectural services from concept to completion, following RIBA Plan of Work stages. Our directors personally oversee projects through feasibility, planning, technical design, and construction phases. We administer building contracts and conduct site inspections to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the process.
Conservation Services
Our Conservation Accredited Architects specialise in preserving historic buildings while meeting modern requirements. We conduct detailed surveys and create conservation plans for listed buildings and traditional structures. Our approach balances heritage protection with practical upgrades to extend building lifespans and improve functionality.
Sustainability Consultancy
We integrate sustainable principles into all projects using certified expertise in Passive House and BREEAM standards. Our energy modelling software optimises environmental performance while maintaining design integrity. We help clients achieve net-zero goals through retrofitting existing buildings and implementing renewable technologies.
Masterplanning
Our masterplanning service creates strategic frameworks for development sites, considering physical, social, and economic factors. We facilitate community consultation and produce design guidelines that support long-term growth. This service helps clients develop viable business cases and phased implementation plans for complex projects.
Interior Design
We create functional interior spaces that maximise building potential through creative reconfiguration. Our expertise includes commercial, residential, and public sector interiors, focusing on improving user experience while maintaining structural integrity. We specialise in retrofitting existing spaces to meet contemporary needs and sustainability standards.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services from concept to completion, including feasibility studies, planning applications, technical design, and construction phase support for residential, commercial, and conservation projects.
How long have you been in business?
We have been operating as Nicoll Russell Studios since 1982, delivering architectural projects across Scotland for over 40 years with a consistent focus on quality and client collaboration.
Do you specialise in sustainable design?
Yes, we have in-house Certified Passive House Designers and BREEAM Associates who integrate sustainability principles into all our projects using energy modelling software and retrofit expertise.
Can you work on listed buildings?
Our Conservation Accredited Architects have extensive experience working with listed buildings, conducting detailed surveys, and creating conservation plans that balance heritage protection with modern functionality requirements.
What areas do you cover?
While based in Dundee, we work throughout Scotland on projects ranging from private homes in Fife to infrastructure developments in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
How do you approach client collaboration?
We adopt a collaborative studio-based approach with directors personally involved in every project, ensuring close client relationships and tailored design solutions that reflect specific needs and aspirations.
