Ross Smith & Jameson Architecture

Ross Smith & Jameson Architecture, Chartered Architect Practice, is a locally based architecture firm that has been designing, refurbishing, and conserving buildings throughout Scotland for over 50 years. Our passion and expertise in building conservation and heritage inspire our designs. With a team of experienced architects, we are dedicated to providing a tailored service for our clients, understanding their needs and delivering quality projects that meet their expectations.

Our Services

We offer a wide range of services, including project design, management of planning and listed building applications, building warrant applications, advising on structural challenges, and administering the build of your project. Our expertise covers both domestic and commercial builds, ensuring that our services are available to clients throughout Scotland. In addition to our architectural services, we also provide a building inspection service, which includes reporting on the condition of a particular building or investigating specific building defects.

Conservation Architecture

At Ross Smith & Jameson, we specialize in architectural conservation, using our extensive expertise and knowledge to conserve and restore historic buildings. Our aim is to preserve and develop your historic building, sourcing the appropriate materials to complement its history and environment. Our designs reflect the building's history, purpose, heritage, and statutory requirements of planning and listed buildings.

The Importance of Preserving Your Property

Preserving the heritage of your property adds significant value to it and the surrounding buildings. Heritage preservation is a draw to tourism and helps businesses attract customers. Retaining the historic integrity of an area attracts people just for the ambiance alone and that attracts business. Restoration keeps money within the local community, as materials are sourced locally and require more labour-intensive work by local trades. Restoration reduces construction and demolition waste and uses less than half the energy of new construction.

Our Approach

We take pride in our ability to balance function and beauty, designing buildings that meet our clients' needs and purpose. With over 30 years of experience in building conservation, Ian Jameson is a conservation architect who understands the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of a building. We take care of the paperwork, ensuring that our designs meet building regulations and statutory requirements. We also administer the build, introducing clients to the tradesmen and builders required to deliver a quality project.

Get in Touch

If you're looking for an architect who understands the importance of building conservation and heritage, look no further than Ross Smith & Jameson. Our team of experienced architects is dedicated to delivering quality projects that meet our clients' needs and expectations. Contact us to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve your architectural goals.