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'Some English architects have come to us for Executive Architectural services because they know we have a proven track record of this role on prestigious and large projects, while others are attracted by our experience in classical and traditional detailing on buildings that respect the traditions of Scottish vernacular architecture.'
What We Do
Executive architecture at Thomas Robinson Architects means consistently achieving the highest standards in project delivery. The executive architecture service is one we understand very well, having completed a selection of luxury executive architecture projects in Scotland. We turn design concepts into reality, ensuring a smooth collaborative process and expert local execution for your projects.
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Executive architectural services involve collaboration with a design architect or concept architect and our architectural practice.
Our executive architect role is to translate the design architect’s vision into reality while ensuring compliance with Scottish regulatory standards. There are complex relationships involved in these cross-party partnerships and we can manage local clients and workers sensitively and with organisational and architectural expertise. We also provide an in-depth understanding of Scottish planning processes and building standards.
We have acted successfully in this capacity for practices of architects based in London, where we are the Scottish and local practitioner for the project, responsible for delivering the finished building or development on the ground.
How we do it
On an executive architecture project, we agree on a division of the architectural services with the other architect. On previous executive architectural projects, our practice has commonly dealt with planning, building control, construction drawings and the procurement stages.
The executive architecture process requires trusting working relationships between parties and a shared vision for the project. We are experienced in setting up the right working practices to ensure success.
Our expertise
We have a range of experience as executive architects for design architects based in England or internationally. As the local architect on this type of project, we have current knowledge of Scottish planning policies, building regulation standards, and other relevant local issues. We also have extensive knowledge of local contractors, creative specialists, and of sourcing and procurement.
We can assemble a team of consultants with the appropriate disciplines for a project. We have a long track record in classical and traditional detailing, construction methods, conservation projects, high-end private residences, housing developments and refurbishment or alterations to historic and listed buildings in Scotland.
This means we are well positioned to help a concept architect or project manager in need of a Scottish architectural practice to deliver the project.
Benefits of our executive architecture services
Seamless project delivery: Our executive architect team manages all aspects of project delivery for the design architects, handling planning applications, building regulations, tender documentation, technical design, and contract administration with precision and efficiency, using tried and tested methods.
Local expertise & compliance: Ensuring your project meets all legal requirements and complex industry standards without compromising on design intent.
Expert quality assurance & collaboration: We conduct thorough and regular quality control measures. We manage relationships with designers, developers, the contractor and other stakeholders from the outset to minimise potential challenges.
Comprehensive project management: We oversee everything from specifications to on-site supervision, making sure every detail aligns with the project design and original vision.
Our relationships
These projects require good communication between the parties involved and an appreciation of what qualities and skills each brings to the project. We have been fortunate to work as executive architects with practices who we respect and who share similar architectural philosophies.
Because we are also architects, we know that deciding to give one's design to another architectural practice to build it is a sensitive issue. There will be concerns that subtle details might be lost or critical proportions changed.
As an executive project architecture practice, we have a proven inbuilt sensitivity towards these issues and have won design awards on projects in which we were the executive architect: The Avenel Development – five luxury newbuild Arts and Crafts style houses.
We are proud of our attention to detail. Whatever the building and whoever the design architect is, we take enormous care to deliver a building that reaches its full potential and aesthetic intent.
Our partners
We have built up a large circle of invaluable working partnerships in Scotland, and the list of skilled contacts continues to expand.
We value our working relationships and bring these connections to the benefit of new executive architect projects. We recognise the need to get the right people into an effective team from the start, whether that’s simply the right construction team, or a specialist stone mason.
