WT ARCHITECTURE
At WT Architecture we make sustainable buildings that are a joy to live, work & gather in
WTA is an award-winning Scottish architecture studio, working on projects large and small across Scotland from our bases in South Queensferry and Argyll.
Everything we work on is created around an ethos of sustainability, craftsmanship, collaboration and connection to place. Our ambition is to create buildings that are meaningful in the lives of those that inhabit them and timeless in their relationship to the landscapes they belong to.
PLACE
Forming architecture which belongs to its place and landscape sits at the heart of our design approach
We are privileged to work in some of the most beautiful, sensitive and historic sites in the country. We invest time in understanding the character and history of the natural and built landscapes we are working in and what makes them valuable to our clients.
This in depth understanding of place is what allows us to construct compelling narratives for our buildings which engage planners, neighbours, communities and invest meaning in our architecture for the people that use the spaces and places we create.
PEOPLE
We create architecture to bring communities together and nurture people
We believe that good architecture is a fundamental part of people’s health and wellbeing. Our sustainable design approach places the support and nourishment of the makers, occupants and users of our buildings at its core; creating architecture that enables individuals and communities to thrive.
Our aim is to create not only sustainable, healthy buildings but also to create as inspiring and affirming a design process as possible with our clients. The business of turning a design from a concept to a beautiful work of craftsmanship and innovation is often a long and complex one. We work hard to ensure that our relationships with our clients are built on trust, collaboration, support and respect.
Read more about our work with the people of the Isle of Iona, the Isle of Canna, the Isle of Eigg, the Isle of Luing, the Isle of Skye, Arran COAST and the people of Tweedsmuir.
NATURE
Our projects are founded on respect for and care of the natural world
We recognise that our planet is in a climate and biodiversity crisis, driven largely by human activity. As architects, we believe we have the responsibility to contribute substantially to drastic reductions in carbon emissions, resource depletion and ecological collapse whilst also producing beautiful, healthy and measurably sustainable architecture.
At WTA we take a holistic approach to the many aspects of sustainability, focusing not only on the imperative of delivering low-carbon architecture but also on nourishing social, cultural, economic and ecological sustainability.
CRAFT
Collaboration and team work lies at the heart of our design process
We believe that a building’s success lies in the quality of communication with the vast numbers of people who contribute to its realisation. From early conversations with our clients on their brief, through collaborative design processes, engagement with local authorities, working closely with our design team and the formation of strong and respectful relationships with our contractors, we approach the delivery of buildings as a joint endeavor.
Our completed projects are testament to an enjoyment of the materials we use and the skill of the local craftspeople, joiners, steelworkers, masons, plumbers, electricians, groundworkers and carpenters who deliver the completed building.