Wylie Shanks Architects

10/03/2025

🌟 Huge Congratulations to Eilish Henderson🎉

We couldn’t be prouder of Eilish for successfully passing her Part 3 and officially becoming a fully qualified architect! This incredible achievement is a testament to her relentless hard work, dedication, and passion for architecture.

Watching Eilish grow over the years has been truly inspiring—her commitment, creativity, and attention to detail have made a real impact on our team. She’s been an invaluable part of our journey, and we’re so excited to see where this next chapter takes her.

Please join me in celebrating Eilish and this well-earned milestone! 👏🎊

16/07/2024

WSA is thrilled to announce that we have achieved CHAS Elite accreditation! 🎉

This highlights our unwavering commitment to excellence in health, safety, and environmental management. It’s a testament to our dedication to maintaining the highest standards and continually striving for improvement.
We couldn’t have done it without our incredible team and the support of our amazing clients and partners. Here’s to more milestones and continued success together!

Stay tuned for more updates and exciting news!

07/12/2023

Embracing the festive spirit as our amazing Team comes together to show off their Christmas Jumpers! 🎅☃🤶 🎄

We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone Joy and Warmth this festive season.

However, let's not forget why we are embracing this special day and that is to help raise money and awareness for children who need it the most.
Make this world better with a sweater, we did!

21/11/2023

Exciting News! Our Senior Partner is taking on a prestigious role as the Chairperson of the Impartiality Committee at UKTC (United Kingdom Testing and Certification). His expertise and professional commitment to impartiality will undoubtedly contribute to the committee's role which is to ensure that UKTC acts with integrity and honesty with respect to their various clients.

To read more please visit:

https://www.uktestcert.com/post/uktc-impartiality-committee-refresh

03/11/2023

Bringing our Just Giving page for 'Wear It Pink - Breast Cancer now' to an end we are pleased to announce that after setting our target at £150, we absolutely smashed it and successfully raised a total of £500.
However we did not do this on our own we did it with the involvement and generosity of the Team from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Property & Capital Planning - so to you All a massive 'Thank You'.
The money we have raised together is aiding the charity to work towards their goal that, by 2050, everyone who is diagnosed with Breast Cancer 'Lives' - and is supported to 'Live Well'.

23/10/2023

What a great day we had supporting ‘Breast Cancer Now’. We all embraced ‘Pink’ for the day and had a few laughs along the way.

We also want to shout out to Seb who we were lucky enough to have on our team for a week. Seb was with us for Work Experience and really took the time to confirm and focus on what he wants to do with his career. He interacted with the Team very well over the week, he was punctual, smart, and keen to learn. All tasks given to him were completed timeously and to a high standard and if Seb chooses this path for his career I can see a very successful one for him.

I will close now with a thank you to everyone for getting involved in our ‘Wear it Pink’ Day and attach our Just Giving Page just in case anyone wants to help us support the cause.



https://www.justgiving.com/page/karen-smith-1692001327717?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fkaren-smith-1692001327717&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

26/09/2023

A great webinar overview this morning as part of National Inclusion Week. A big shout out to Cheryl for presenting the following:
'Take Action: Challenging Anti-Wokeness and Building the Case for I&D'

Great to learn:
Why there is resistance to social progress and inclusion and diversity?
Challenging anti-wokeness
The business case for inclusion and diversity work Gaining buy in from senior leadership.

26/09/2023

A few weeks ago we let you know that we were raising funds for which we feel is such a worthy cause. Breast Cancer is very close to our hearts this year as one of our colleagues had a scare, however the reaction and speed at which it was treated with was second to none and thankfully all was well. So to our wonderful NHS we thank you. I have attached the link to our Just Giving page and ask if anyone wishes to donate anything to the cause we would be eternally grateful.

Help Karen Smith of Wylie Shanks raise money to support Breast Cancer Now

18/09/2023

Architecture and Sustainability

Living in times when architecture is required for sustainability presents both challenges and opportunities. With increasing environmental concerns, architects play a crucial role in designing buildings that minimize resource consumption and reduce carbon footprints. Sustainable architecture focuses on energy efficiency, the use of eco-friendly materials, and integrating nature into urban spaces. It’s an era where architects have the chance to reshape our built environment for the better, creating structures that harmonise with the planet and offer sustainable, comfortable living spaces for generations to come.

15/09/2023

Thank you to Stephen from Wylie and Shanks Architects for Their donation to help the club and the community larder, without this kind of help we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. Thank you.

08/09/2023

Did You Know?
One in every 100 deaths worldwide is the result of su***de.
World Su***de Prevention Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of su***de and to promote action through proven means that will reduce the number of su***des and su***de attempts globally.

Join us in lighting a candle in your window on Sunday 10th September to show your support.

Remember - Suicidal thoughts are complex and no single approach works for everyone. By encouraging understanding, reaching in and sharing experiences, this will give people the confidence to take action.
To prevent su***de requires us ALL to become a beacon of light to those in pain.

18/08/2023

GLOBAL WARMING

7 years and Counting!

We have less than 7 years to continue to slow down global warming and we as an architecture business have been, and continue to take this very seriously.

With existing buildings being one of the main contributors to global warming, we continue to make a vast impact by changing how we practice architecture. If we didn't do this, then all too soon the effects will be irreversible.

Having extensive experience in re-purposing old buildings we modify and reconstruct them and reduce the need to use energy and carbon sensitive materials like concrete, steel, and aluminium. This in turn helps to meet higher-performance standard, meaning reduced near and mid-term carbon emissions. We will always look at carbon-smart materials whenever possible.

Most importantly, we look to advise our clients to pursue Renewable Energy.

WE alone cannot reverse climate change; however we can guide our clients and design teams on climate-adaptive strategies.