Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architects in Edinburgh
Established in 2007, Curve Architecture is a dedicated architectural practice based in Edinburgh serving clients across Scotland. Our approach combines a passion for high-quality design with a deep understanding of the significant financial and emotional investment our clients make in building projects. We specialise in creating tailored solutions for private residential developments while also delivering expertise in arts, commercial, and hotel interiors. Our team excels at navigating complex planning and listed buildings regulations, ensuring projects respond precisely to client briefs and site-specific opportunities.We prioritise transparency and accessibility, offering free initial consultations and custom fee quotations to align with individual project requirements. With a proven track record in daylight optimisation, sustainable design integration, and historic building preservation, we deliver distinctive architectural solutions that balance technical rigour with creative vision.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Interiors
Historic Building Renovation
Sustainable Design
Planning Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of architectural experience since 2007
- Our team specialises in navigating complex planning regulations
- We provide free initial consultations for all projects
- Our designs integrate sustainable technologies and daylight optimisation
- We maintain rigorous attention to detail in every project phase
What people say
Technical expertise
Creative solutions
Successful planning
Attention to detail
Effective communication
Services
Residential Architecture
Specialist residential design services for new builds and renovations across Scotland. We create bespoke living spaces that maximise natural light and integrate with challenging topographies. Our expertise includes listed building conversions and modern eco-friendly homes.
Commercial Interiors
Tailored commercial interior solutions for arts venues, hotels, and office spaces. We transform industrial buildings into functional modern environments while preserving historical character. Recent projects include sustainable material reuse and daylight optimisation.
Historic Renovation
Expertise in restoring and repurposing listed buildings with technical precision. Our approach maintains architectural integrity while introducing modern amenities. We successfully navigate planning restrictions to deliver sensitive yet innovative transformations.
Sustainable Design
Integration of eco-friendly technologies in residential and commercial projects. Services include ground source heat pumps, solar arrays, and passive design strategies. We specialise in achieving sustainability goals within historic building constraints.
Planning Consultancy
Comprehensive planning support for complex projects across Scotland. We manage listed building consents, permitted development applications, and technical submissions. Our track record includes approvals for challenging sites and conservation areas.
People
Ben Ingle
Founder Architect
Ben established Curve Architecture in 2007 after senior roles at Four by Two Consultants. With expertise in residential and commercial projects, he specialises in combining modern design with heritage preservation across Scotland's diverse landscapes.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We focus on residential projects, commercial interiors, and historic building renovations across Scotland. Our expertise includes navigating complex planning regulations and integrating sustainable technologies.
Do you work outside Edinburgh?
Yes, while based in Edinburgh we undertake projects throughout Scotland, including the West Coast and rural areas like the Ben Damph Estate location.
How do you handle listed building projects?
Our team has extensive experience with listed buildings, combining heritage preservation with modern requirements. We manage planning consents and technical solutions for structural challenges.
Can you incorporate sustainable features?
Yes, we integrate ground source heat pumps, solar arrays, and passive design strategies. Recent projects demonstrate sustainable material reuse and energy-efficient construction methods.
What's your design process approach?
We begin with free consultations to understand client aspirations. Using 3D modelling and technical analysis, we develop tailored solutions that respond to site-specific conditions and planning requirements.
Do you offer initial project consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your project requirements and develop custom fee quotations aligned with your specific needs.
