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erz landscape Landscape, Urbanism, Design, Strategy.

Last month, one of our team had the opportunity to join  on their trip to Frasdorf, Germany, to see the headquarters and...
11/06/2026

Last month, one of our team had the opportunity to join on their trip to Frasdorf, Germany, to see the headquarters and workshops of Richter-Spielgeräte. It was a fantastic experience for many reasons, an abundance of schnapps being one!

Of course, it was also amazing to see the care and attention paid to each piece of play equipment and the cooperation across the whole company that allows this family-run business to thrive.

The priority always being the child, and long-term ease of maintenance being a focus with the construction, reflects a design strategy that centres longevity and the end user.

The positive outcome of this is clear with long lasting and well loved playgrounds, a few of which were thoroughly tested on the last day of the trip on a tour across Munich.

We can confidently say that though children are the focus, adults can certainly enjoy a Timberplay playground too!

We’re hiring - there’s less than a week left to apply for the role of Studio Manager at erz! 🌱 erz is a Glasgow based te...
09/06/2026

We’re hiring - there’s less than a week left to apply for the role of Studio Manager at erz! 🌱

erz is a Glasgow based team of Landscape Architects & Urban Designers. We are looking for a highly organised & proactive Studio Manager to support the smooth day-to-day running of our design studio.

Location: Glasgow
Hours: 3 days / 22.5hrs
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 pro rata, depending on experience

To view the full role description, click on the link in our bio!!

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] by 10am on Monday 15th June 2026. Interviews will take place w/c 22 June.

If you have any queries prior to applying, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

For further information, please contact [email protected] (Tie Macbeth), or visit our website via the link in our bio.

The deadline is Monday 15 June 2026 at 10:00.

We are very pleased to share that Parkhead Hub has been named one of the 10 winners of the  (The Royal Incorporation of ...
08/06/2026

We are very pleased to share that Parkhead Hub has been named one of the 10 winners of the (The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland) Awards 2026.

erz worked with to design the inner courtyard and outdoor spaces around Parkhead Hub, through a holistic approach to healthcare design combining primary care, mental health, addiction services, homelessness support and community wellbeing in one location.

A new public plaza marks the entrance to the hub and is a valuable addition to the public realm in this area of the city, offering a generous flexible space for community events, raised beds and planting, and south-facing seating for people to pause and socialise.

The building’s intuitive layout is organised around three courtyards each tailored to adjacent public or patient services, with these integrated green spaces softening the clinical environment, reducing stress and supporting mental and physical health.

Congratulations to Hoskins Architects and everybody involved in this brilliant project! 👏

We’re hiring! 🌱 erz is a Glasgow based team of Landscape Architects & Urban Designers. We are looking for a highly organ...
02/06/2026

We’re hiring! 🌱

erz is a Glasgow based team of Landscape Architects & Urban Designers. We are looking for a highly organised & proactive Studio Manager to support the smooth day-to-day running of our design studio.

Location: Glasgow
Hours: 3 days / 22.5hrs
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 pro rata, depending on experience

To view the full role description, click on the link in our bio!!

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] by 10am on Monday 15th June 2026. Interviews will take place w/c 22 June.

If you have any queries prior to applying, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

For further information, please contact [email protected] (Tie Macbeth), or visit our website via the link in our bio.

The deadline is Monday 15 June 2026 at 10:00.

At Parkhead Hub the outdoor spaces actively support the clinical work of the NHS – and its sustainability policies. 🌱 Ac...
27/05/2026

At Parkhead Hub the outdoor spaces actively support the clinical work of the NHS – and its sustainability policies. 🌱

Access to high quality greenspace reduces mortality rates and improves mental and physical health, particularly in disadvantaged communities: serving 176,000 people Parkhead Hub offers, Primary care, mental health, addiction services, homelessness support, and community wellbeing, supported by the convivial and therapeutic outdoor spaces designed by erz. Through a co-design process with the Parkhead community, outdoor spaces have been created that draw nature into the heart of the building.

We are very pleased to share that Parkhead Hub has been nominated in the 2026 Scottish Design Awards in the Public Realm/Landscape category. As well as the Public Building category, Health Building or Project category, and the Architecture Client of the Year category!

Read the full description of this project on the Scottish Design Awards website, in the Public Realm/Landscaping category, via the link in our bio!

Congratulations to everyone involved in this fantastic project - we look forward to seeing you at the award ceremony!


We are very pleased to share that Parkhead Hub has been nominated in the 2026 Scottish Design Awards in the Public Realm...
21/05/2026

We are very pleased to share that Parkhead Hub has been nominated in the 2026 Scottish Design Awards in the Public Realm/Landscape category, as well as the Public Building category, Health Building or Project category, and the Architecture Client of the Year category!

At Parkhead Hub, erz designed a series of outdoor spaces to actively support the clinical work of the NHS – and its sustainability policies. Access to high quality greenspace reduces mortality rates and improves mental and physical health, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

The Hub serves 176,000 people. Primary care, mental health, addiction services, homelessness support, and community wellbeing are supported by the convivial and therapeutic outdoor spaces. Through a co-design process with the Parkhead community, outdoor spaces have been created that draw nature into the heart of the building.

A new plaza welcomes people from busy Duke Street, with south facing friendly seating under a canopy of native Scots Pines. The Hub’s intuitive internal layout is organised around three courtyards: greenspaces which soften the clinical environment and introduce natural light and seasonal change.

The courtyards are designed to support clinical practice, outdoor therapies, natural play and a sense of community. The publicly accessible west courtyard provides outdoor waiting and spill-out from the café, encouraging staff and patients to get outside into fresh air. The east courtyard includes a safely enclosed natural play-space, supporting maternity and early-years services. Natural play augments physical fitness, mental health, immune system development, cognitive skills, sleep patterns, and social confidence/resilience.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this fantastic project - we look forward to seeing you at the award ceremony!

Read the full description of this project on the Scottish Design Awards website, in the Public Realm/Landscaping category, via the link in our bio!

We are very pleased to share that 3 different projects we have supported are shortlisted for Scottish Design Awards this...
18/05/2026

We are very pleased to share that 3 different projects we have supported are shortlisted for Scottish Design Awards this year!

West Calder High School has been nominated by in the Education Building Category. The roof terrace science lab at West Calder, designed by erz, is a rich and unique learning resource populated with medicinal plants - connecting science with outdoor learning, health and wellbeing, and the relationship between herbal remedies and modern medicine.

The new Cottonyards Housing development has been nominated by CRGP Limited Architects in the Residential Multi Unit category. The development combines new and historic buildings, focused around a shared garden with ample seating, shelters and bike storage - aimed at contemporary urban living and flexible working. The landscape reflects the geometry of the old mill building, with planting design and the material palette inspired by cotton (which doesn’t grown here), using white and off-white textural paving and planting to reflect this.

Parkhead Hub has been shortlisted in four different categories, including the Public Realm/Landscape Design category. The Hub serves 176,000 people for primary care, mental health, addiction services, homelessness support, and community wellbeing, which are supported by a series of convivial and therapeutic outdoor spaces designed by erz. Through a co-design process with the Parkhead community outdoor spaces have been created that draw nature into the heart of the building.

Congratulations to everyone involved in these excellent and diverse projects!
healthcare education glasgow housing

May is  , and this week marks  !Access to high-quality outdoor spaces plays an important role in supporting mental healt...
15/05/2026

May is , and this week marks !

Access to high-quality outdoor spaces plays an important role in supporting mental
health and wellbeing within communities.

This can mean quiet places to sit and talk at ; restorative spaces for staff and patients within healthcare settings, like the orchard at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital and the pond at the Royal Alexandra Hospital; outdoor environments designed specifically for mental health facilities such as Parkhead Hub; homes with access to spaces for relaxation, play, exercise, and social connection; and community spaces like Lochgilphead Front Green that support walking, cycling, and everyday interaction across all age groups.

The Mental Health Foundation notes that “poverty, insecure work, unaffordable housing, discrimination, and loneliness have a powerful impact on mental health,” and that improving mental health requires “political choices that reduce inequality and improve living conditions.”

The impact of the quality of the spaces in which we live, work, heal and learn is vitally relevant to supporting good mental health.

Investment in thoughtful, inclusive landscape design is therefore not simply an aesthetic decision, but part of creating healthier, more connected, and more resilient communities - something essential to our work at erz studio.

We are pleased to share that our visual for Rachel House Children’s Hospice are currently on show and available for sale...
13/05/2026

We are pleased to share that our visual for Rachel House Children’s Hospice are currently on show and available for sale as part of the 200th Annual Exhibition of the in Edinburgh.

It is an honour to be included in this year’s significant exhibition for the RSA, one of Scotland’s most important organisations for Artists and Architects, which has been supporting Scottish artist and architects since 1826!

All profits from the sale of this print go to Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS), in aid of the important work that they do.

We have been working with CHAS to redesign their extensive grounds in Kinross, supporting a new extension by 🌱

These visuals were produced to describe landscape proposals for the redevelopment of Rachel House, where residential and day care for babies and young people with palliative care needs (along with their families) are provided.

The redesign of the building and its associated landscape aligns with the client’s vision and commitment to delivering exceptional care in a purpose built environment, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere fostering comfort and peace.

The landscape proposal looks to create an enhanced landscape setting and inclusive external environment with improved accessibility for children, families, staff and volunteers with disabilities or additional needs.

Proposals were then communicated through these visuals as an essential tool to describe technical design intent and spatial experience in an accessible and informative manner. These visuals were produed in collaboration with Tiantian Zheng.

These framed visuals are available for sale on the RSA Annual Exhibition Website, with all profits made from sales going to CHAS in aid of their work.

We greatly reccomend a visit to the exhibition, with hundreds of interesting works on show and for sale.

Click the link in our bio to view our work on the RSA’s website. 🔗

Jumping, skating, cycling, spinning, climbing…So many ways to play on erz projects! 🚲 🏃 🧗‍♂️ Our playscapes use plants, ...
08/05/2026

Jumping, skating, cycling, spinning, climbing…

So many ways to play on erz projects! 🚲 🏃 🧗‍♂️

Our playscapes use plants, trees, earth, water, stones, sand, wood and other natural materials to create dynamic sensory places for children to learn in, play in and socialise in. 🌳

The principles of natural play and biophilia are used to create well designed, robust places for exploration, action and imagination.

Welcoming, attractive and easy to maintain, our playscapes have won many awards for design. 🏆

Discover more at erzstudio.co.uk in the Education, Sport, and Play category - click the link in our bio 🌱

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