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We try to combine the natural intuitive qualities of good designers with robust academic activity that ensures our ideas and methods are progressive.
Our philosophy places people at the heart of the design experience. Our approach involves a structured examination of your needs with exploratory and innovative thinking culminating in lasting and effective solutions.
SARACEN HOUSE BY JBG
GLASGOW
Working in Collaboration with Murray Russell Architects
our role as lead designer was to design and deliver the clients requirements to provide a 10,000 square feet flexible conference with offices specifically designed for the anchor tenant a social housing landlord with responsibility for managing circa 7000 properties. Security for staff and visitors alike was major priority.
PROJECT DETAIL
CLIENT
ARCHITECT
CONTRACTOR
JOBS & BUSINESS GLASGOW
MURRAY RUSSELL ARCHITECTS
CRUDEN
CAPCO
HEAD OFFICE, EDINBURGH
CAPCO approach Arka to prepare a feasibility study and cost plan for a refurbished office space which takes advantage of current industry best practices
Our aim was to create a working environment which is professional, but which allows creativity and encourages collaboration. The space was designed to reflect both the Capco corporate identity and also be sympathetic towards the World Heritage site surrounding area.
NG HOMES
REIDHOUSE STREET, GLASGOW
ghomes existing headquarters have been extended and refurbished to increase staff number by 50%.
Welcoming reception and waiting areas are supported by generous private waiting rooms. New skylights allow daylight and natural ventilation into the deep plan and increase the sense of spacious. Externally the natural stone and branding reflect the ambitions of the housing association for the area they serve.
PROJECT DETAIL
CLIENT
ARCHITECT
CONTRACTOR
NG HOMES
MURRAY RUSSELL ARCHITECTS
MORRIS AND SPOTTISWOOD
NG HOMES
MURRAY RUSSELL ARCHITECTS
MORRIS AND SPOTTISWOOD
CLIENT
ARCHITECT
CONTRACTOR
nghomes Possil Park offices were reorganised to increase staff number by 40% while providing an enhance experience for customer and staff alike. The entrance hall on the corner of Bardowie Street include new reception counters, generous interview booths and waiting areas. The glazed walls to the corridors and the staff café flood the interior with daylight.
NG HOMES CONFERENCE SUITE
GLASGOW
PROJECT DETAIL
The challenge of this remodelling project was to keep the existing four-storey residential building above in operation. The semi-circular floor plan created challenges in planning a 25-seat meeting room and training suite. The design creates a huge rectangular room within the semi-circular footprint. This involved major structural challenge to remove a column within the existing offices, which supported all four floors. The conference centre is finished in oak panelling.
CLIENT
ARCHITECT
CONTRACTOR
NG HOMES
MURRAY RUSSELL ARCHITECTS
MORRIS AND SPOTTISWOOD
PROJECT DETAIL
Pollok Credit Union is a local community based savings and loans organisation. We have worked with PCU on several projects to create secure customer friendly banks and information centres. The Post Office was incorporated into the main outlet within Silverburn Shopping centre. We worked closely with PCU and the Post office so that the two Brands could sit comfortably together.
CLIENT
CONTRACTOR
PCU
MORRIS AND SPOTTISWOOD
POLLOK CREDIT UNION
GLASGOW
