Malcolmson Architects

Malcolmson Architects Malcolmson Architecs (formerly Redman Sutherland Architects) were established in May 2000 in Scalloway's Main Street.

The current directors, Iain and Suzanne Malcolmson, joined the practice in 2006. Andrew Hunter trained as an architectural technician through Shetland College, graduating in 2007, Janice Hamer, our office manager, joined us in 2008 and Colin Sim in 2017. The practice has gone from strength to strength in the past decade to become one of the largest architectural firms in Shetland. We believe caref

ul listening to the client is the foundation of a successful project. Fresh thinking and creativity are injected at the design stage to gain maximum value for the client. The office is committed to sustainable, energy saving practices and innovative design based on experience gained from working locally, on the mainland and abroad. Our aim is to respond to the challenges of the 21st century with buildable and practical solutions to provide places that people enjoy living in. What we can do!
� New house designs
� Alterations and extensions
� Commercial projects
� Sustainable and green designs
� Accredited conservation architects
� Contract administration
� Principal Designer role
� Interior design


Who we are! Iain Maclomson: MA Hons, ARIAS
Suzanne Malcolmson MA Hons, ARIAS
PGDIP Building Conservation. Colin Sim: MA Hons ARIAS
Andrew Hunter: HNC, ACIAT
Janice Hamer: Office Manager

We recently completed this new house with NCG Builders Ltd for clients in South Whiteness. The tricky sloping site with ...
14/04/2026

We recently completed this new house with NCG Builders Ltd for clients in South Whiteness. The tricky sloping site with spectacular views over the Bod of Nesbister needed a building with a strong sculptural form to give the client the spaces that they needed. Lang may yer lum reek!

Great job by NCG Builders.
31/03/2026

Great job by NCG Builders.

A great day was had by all on the Malcolmson Architects annual hillwalk. Hams o Roe via the lighthouse, Busta, Frankies.
24/07/2025

A great day was had by all on the Malcolmson Architects annual hillwalk. Hams o Roe via the lighthouse, Busta, Frankies.

Congratulations to Matthew Johnson of Muckle Roe who graduated recently in Architecture at Edinburgh University. Matthew...
17/07/2025

Congratulations to Matthew Johnson of Muckle Roe who graduated recently in Architecture at Edinburgh University. Matthew also won the best performing student for Master of Architecture professional studies prize for his essay on practicing architecture on remote Scottish Island communities. Go Matthew!

Merry Christmas from all of us at Malcolmson Architects, and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
20/12/2024

Merry Christmas from all of us at Malcolmson Architects, and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.

We are delighted to announce that Colin Sim has passed his exams and he and Malcolmson Architects are now fully Certifie...
17/12/2024

We are delighted to announce that Colin Sim has passed his exams and he and Malcolmson Architects are now fully Certified Passive House Designers. Well done Colin!

06/06/2023

Work is ongoing to explore a future use of the historic church, but only if the community is behind it

17/11/2022
It was great to meet Chris Stewart the new RIAS President in Shetland last week. It was good to hear he came away realis...
14/10/2022

It was great to meet Chris Stewart the new RIAS President in Shetland last week. It was good to hear he came away realising that although the issues facing Architects in Scotland are similar that the solutions may be different. I think he blew the cobwebs a way somewhat as well!. Camerawork by Suzanne.

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Some coffee time reading in this weeks Shetland Times.
30/09/2022

Some coffee time reading in this weeks Shetland Times.

Wind & Watertight! a few pics of a new house under construction on a tricky site in Lerwick.
16/12/2021

Wind & Watertight! a few pics of a new house under construction on a tricky site in Lerwick.

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