Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Services in Edinburgh
Gilberts Architects is an established architectural practice based in Edinburgh, delivering high-quality design solutions across Scotland. Our approach combines innovation with responsiveness to client needs, ensuring a friendly and personal service for every project. From small residential extensions to large-scale commercial developments, we maintain a consistent commitment to excellence. With branch offices in Lerwick and Aviemore, we provide tailored services to clients in Shetland and the Highlands. Our team utilises advanced 3D drafting and Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology to enhance design visualisation for technical and non-technical stakeholders. With over two decades of experience in residential care home design and medical facilities, we bring sector-specific expertise to healthcare projects.Our commercial architecture background spans offices, retail units, and hotels, supported by specialist knowledge in recladding solutions for EWS1 compliance. We specialise in planning applications for holiday let conversions and have completed diverse projects including steading conversions, luxury flats, and estate housing developments. Our portfolio demonstrates expertise across sectors, from private residences like Milton Cottage to large-scale regeneration schemes. Through physical and virtual models, we ensure clarity throughout the design process, maintaining a practical and flexible approach to every brief.
Services
Residential Architecture
Commercial Projects
Healthcare Facilities
Recladding Solutions
Planning Applications
Holiday Let Conversions
BIM Modelling
Regeneration Schemes
Steading Conversions
Luxury Flats
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years' experience in healthcare facility design
- Our team utilises advanced BIM technology for precise visualisation
- We provide local expertise through offices in Shetland and the Highlands
- We specialise in EWS1-compliant recladding solutions
- Our portfolio spans from private residences to large-scale regeneration schemes
What people say
Exceptional design
Technical expertise
Reliable delivery
Client-focused
Innovative solutions
Services
Residential Architecture
We create bespoke residential solutions from small extensions to grand manor houses. Our approach combines innovative design with practical functionality, ensuring projects meet client specifications while complying with local regulations. Utilising BIM technology enhances visualisation throughout the design process.
Healthcare Facilities
With over 20 years' experience, we specialise in residential care homes and medical facilities. Our designs prioritise accessibility, safety, and comfort while maintaining aesthetic appeal. We incorporate sector-specific requirements to create functional spaces that enhance resident wellbeing.
Commercial Projects
Our commercial architecture covers offices, retail units, and hotels. We deliver functional spaces that balance aesthetic appeal with operational efficiency. Our directors' commercial backgrounds ensure practical solutions tailored to business requirements and regulatory standards.
Recladding Solutions
We design non-combustible cladding systems for EWS1 compliance. Our solutions enhance building safety while maintaining visual appeal. We provide full specification services to ensure regulatory adherence and long-term performance.
Planning Applications
We manage planning applications for residential-to-commercial change of use. Our expertise ensures compliance with local authority requirements for short-term visitor accommodation. We streamline the approval process for holiday let conversions.
People
George Gilbert
Founder
With over 25 years in architecture, George established Gilberts Architects in Edinburgh. He oversees strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in key projects across Scotland.
Kelvin Donaldson
Director
Kelvin leads commercial projects with 20+ years' experience in office and retail developments. He ensures technical excellence in every scheme, focusing on functional spaces that meet business needs.
Douglas Thomson
Director
Specialising in healthcare architecture, Douglas has delivered over 30 care homes. His expertise in regulatory compliance ensures safe, accessible environments that enhance resident quality of life.
Doug Fraser
Director
Doug manages residential projects from concept to completion. His focus on client communication ensures clear understanding of design proposals and project timelines.
Ilona Burdon
Architect
Ilona specialises in BIM implementation across projects. She creates detailed 3D models that improve visualisation for clients and technical teams throughout the design process.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide residential, commercial, and healthcare architecture services including new builds, conversions, recladding, and planning applications across Scotland.
Do you work outside Edinburgh?
Yes, we operate throughout Scotland with offices in Lerwick and Aviemore, serving Shetland and Highland clients directly.
How do you use BIM technology?
We employ BIM for 3D modelling to enhance design visualisation, improve accuracy, and facilitate better client understanding throughout project development stages.
Can you help with EWS1 compliance?
Yes, we design non-combustible cladding systems meeting EWS1 requirements, providing full specification services for building safety upgrades.
