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The Collective Strategy team has recently been contributing in various capacities to conversations surrounding urban wat...
01/04/2026

The Collective Strategy team has recently been contributing in various capacities to conversations surrounding urban waterfronts in Scotland, and the potential these spaces offer to unlock amenity, wellbeing, and placemaking benefits for our communities.

Through her work on the award-winning ‘Who Owns the Clyde’ project, as one half of the duo, our director Jude Barber has been leading a ‘citizen investigation’ into ownership of the River Clyde, sparking widespread discussion around its potential future as a more vibrant, accessible, even swimmable river.

Jude was recently interviewed, alongside collaborator Louise Welsh, by Ingvild Paulsen of for her article Make Glasgow Swimmable Again (link on profile), in which she discussed the possibility of urban swimming in the Clyde: “I have seen how other cities engage with their rivers and the benefits it can bring. I would love the same for Glasgow…the concept of urban swimming in Glasgow is not new. People have swum in the Clyde in the past.”

A huge congratulations to Terence Ho on passing his Part 3 Architecture exam and becoming a fully qualified architect!A ...
27/03/2026

A huge congratulations to Terence Ho on passing his Part 3 Architecture exam and becoming a fully qualified architect!

A fantastic achievement and a significant milestone in his professional journey.

Terence will soon be working on a large-scale housing project in Dumfries for Wheatley Homes, which has recently achieved planning permission. Catherinefield, Dumfries, is a very familiar area for Terence, having spent much of his childhood there, and with his family still based locally, it’s especially meaningful to see his passion for architecture shaping a place he knows so well.

We’re excited to see him continue to grow and have no doubt this marks the beginning of a very exciting career in architecture.

As part of the restoration of the Category B-listed façade at The George Hotel, the central ornate entrance door head an...
26/03/2026

As part of the restoration of the Category B-listed façade at The George Hotel, the central ornate entrance door head and pilasters have been faithfully reconstructed using traditional conservation joinery techniques.

Working with , we are fully restoring the Category B-listed façade of the former George Hotel, which has stood in Stranr...
25/03/2026

Working with , we are fully restoring the Category B-listed façade of the former George Hotel, which has stood in Stranraer since 1876 and marks its 150th anniversary this year. This represents a key milestone in the transformation of this iconic building as part of a complex, multi-purpose development in the heart of Stranraer.

Massing studies allow us to test and refine ideas quickly exploring different forms, scales and relationships before any...
03/03/2026

Massing studies allow us to test and refine ideas quickly exploring different forms, scales and relationships before anything is fixed. By sharing these studies early, the wider design team can respond, challenge and help steer the direction of the project.

These massing studies for the Signal Tower helped shape our approach to sensitively inserting new build elements into the existing historic building fabric.

When working with historic buildings, our aim is to design interventions that are respectful of what exists while though...
27/02/2026

When working with historic buildings, our aim is to design interventions that are respectful of what exists while thoughtfully enhancing the wider built environment and its future use.

Situated prominently above Arbroath’s harbour skyline, the Signal Tower Museum and complex has played a defining role in the maritime and social history of the town. Working in collaboration with , Collective will undertake a holistic assessment of the museum’s physical environment, interpretive offer, and operational model. The project will also consider how the museum can better serve the community of Arbroath, acting not only as a historic landmark but as an active, welcoming cultural destination, positioning itself as a sustainable, forward-looking resource that contributes to Arbroath’s identity, tourism offer, and civic pride.

While we work extensively with digital models and visualisations, it always begins with pen and paper. Quick sketches he...
26/02/2026

While we work extensively with digital models and visualisations, it always begins with pen and paper. Quick sketches help us think freely, explore possibilities and capture ideas in their earliest form before they evolve into 3D.

Ellisland Farm is home to the Robert Burns Museum, safeguarded and overseen by The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust. Collective are progressing proposals for the comprehensive conservation and redevelopment of this nationally significant, A-listed heritage site. The conservation works focus on stabilising and repairing the original farm buildings using traditional materials and techniques, reversing previous alterations and reinstating lost character where appropriate. New-build components, designed to complement rather than imitate the historic forms, provide additional visitor and operational spaces, as well as new holiday accommodation located within the wider rural landscape.

The proposed approach enables Ellisland Farm to remain a living, functional heritage site rather than a static monument. Attracting visitors to engage with Ellisland and the legacy of Burns in an environmentally and financially sustainable way.

Pete Smith, Project Architect for the delivery of the first phase of The Victoria:“Redeveloping the former Victoria Infi...
16/02/2026

Pete Smith, Project Architect for the delivery of the first phase of The Victoria:

“Redeveloping the former Victoria Infirmary Hospital has been both an immense privilege and monumental challenge, introducing new housing and public space within this historically significant site. As new residents begin to settle in, I look forward to seeing the project come to life.”

Phase two - repurposing the Nightingale buildings - is now underway.

Respecting history while creating contemporary homes. Our approach at The Victoria carefully unpicked decades of unsympa...
11/02/2026

Respecting history while creating contemporary homes. Our approach at The Victoria carefully unpicked decades of unsympathetic alterations to reveal the original 1883 masterplan’s logic. Brick, metal panels, and layered colonnades reference the historic Nightingale pavilions while establishing new public and residential spaces next to Queen’s Park.

A proud project milestone with phase one complete at The Victoria, Glasgow, and residents moving into their new homes. T...
10/02/2026

A proud project milestone with phase one complete at The Victoria, Glasgow, and residents moving into their new homes. This project delivers 136 new homes across four buildings, marking the first stage of transforming the former Victoria Infirmary Hospital site in Langside. Working with , we’ve created a new civic frontage along Grange Road—high-quality homes for social rent and shared equity, shaped by the site’s 140-year heritage as a former hospital.

We continue to imagine positive and resilient futures with residents and organisations for villages and towns in the nor...
02/02/2026

We continue to imagine positive and resilient futures with residents and organisations for villages and towns in the north-east of Scotland.

Following submission of the Findhorn Local Place Plan (LPP) to in 2025 with The Findhorn Conservation Company we are now developing ideas and accompanying business case for Findhorn Church with Bryan Beattie of Creative Services.

Future proposals will build on ideas developed within the Local Place Plan to strengthen the heritage, activities and opportunities for the Church building, wider village and surrounding area.

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