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Architecture Companies in Glasgow: 100+ Active Firms (2026)
Architecture companies in Glasgow design buildings, interiors and built-environment projects under a protected professional title.
Buying centres tend to sit with property owners, developers, local authorities and construction-side project teams rather than a single procurement function. Practices in this cohort are closer to small and mid-market professional-services firms than volume design shops: they sell judgement, coordination and regulated sign-off across planning, technical design and contract-stage work. Typical engagements range from feasibility and consent packages for residential or mixed-use sites to longer appointments on commercial and public-sector projects, with the architect often acting as one of several advisers alongside engineers, surveyors, cost consultants and contractors.
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Glasgow has 175 architecture practices actively trading, giving the city a compact but visible professional-services base within Scotland’s built-environment market. Reported headcount across the cohort totals 770 people, which points to many owner-managed or studio-style firms alongside a smaller group of larger practices. The upper revenue band is thin, with 3 firms above £5M turnover, while 31 practices have been incorporated since 2022. That mix suggests continuing formation, but not a market dominated by large platforms.
Title protection matters more here than general design-service licensing. A business carrying on under a name or style containing “architect” needs registered professional control and supervision under the Architects Act, with the Architects Registration Board responsible for the register and title protection. RIBA sits in a different role: it represents the profession and publishes practice and economics commentary, but it is not the statutory regulator. Market conditions are still shaped by construction cycles, planning timescales and public-sector procurement, so workload sentiment can soften even when the underlying need for building-design services remains.
Glasgow’s architecture market appears likely to remain practice-led rather than platform-led. Formation has been visible, but the scarcity of higher-revenue firms suggests that many studios will stay local, relationship-based and project-cycle exposed. Demand should continue to follow property development, planning confidence and public procurement, while title protection keeps professional supervision central to hiring and contracting. Consolidation may occur where succession, specialist capability or framework access make combination attractive, though the sector tends to reward reputation and repeat client trust as much as scale.
175
Active firms
2026
3
Over £5M turnover
Glasgow cohort
31
Incorporated since 2022
Glasgow cohort
Key facts
About 1% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (3 of 175 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
17% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (31 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Under section 20 of the Architects Act 1997, businesses using the title “architect” must meet registration, control, management and supervision conditions.
The Architects Registration Board is the statutory regulator for the architects’ register and title protection; RIBA is a professional body rather than the statutory regulator.
Creative industries contributed £145.8 billion in GVA in 2024, equal to 5.5% of UK GVA, within the DCMS framework that includes architecture.
The Architecture subsector grew by an estimated 6.8% between 2023 and 2024, the second-largest relative increase among creative industries subsectors.
ACE’s 2024 Sector Study reported around 580,000 architects across 30 European countries, up 8% over the past decade, while nearly 70% of European architectural practices were solo operations.
Top Glasgow architecture companies
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides architectural design and planning services for education, sports and leisure, residential, justice and commercial projects, including interior design and sustainable building design, using…
Serves public-sector bodies, education providers, sports and leisure operators, residential developers, justice organisations and commercial property clients.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 5% CAGR over 2y
Location
Collective Architecture Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides architectural design, masterplanning and urban regeneration services. Works on housing, community, cultural and public buildings, including conservation and sustainable development projects,…
Serves public bodies, housing associations, community organisations, developers, and cultural or education institutions commissioning housing, regeneration, civic, conservation and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing, Hiring · 11% CAGR over 2y
Location
ZM Architecture Ltd.
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides architectural design services including building conservation work accredited by RIAS. Works on arts, housing and commercial projects, offering design, planning and project development for…
Serves public and private sector clients commissioning architectural work in arts, heritage conservation, housing and commercial property, including organisations, developers and property owners.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
John Gilbert Architects Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides architectural design services including sustainable building design, conservation and retrofit of existing buildings, and urban strategy and masterplanning. Also undertakes building…
Serves public, third-sector and private clients involved in affordable and community-led housing, existing building stock, town centre regeneration and community facilities, working with residents…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
STALLAN BRAND ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsArchitecture and urban design practice delivering building design, masterplanning and research-led design for public, cultural, education and residential projects, including schools, campuses,…
Serves public-sector bodies, education providers, cultural institutions and property developers commissioning civic, education, cultural, workplace, residential and regeneration projects in the UK…
Financial Health
StableStable · 1% CAGR over 2y
Location
Mosaic Architecture & Design Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides architectural and interior design services for commercial and residential developments. Offers masterplanning, building design, and refurbishment projects across sectors including workplace,…
Serves business and public/third-sector clients commissioning built-environment projects, including property developers, landlords, hospitality and retail operators, workplace occupiers, education…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -3% CAGR over 2y
Location
UNUM PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides architectural design and planning services for commercial and residential developments, including hotels, care homes, student housing and leisure facilities, covering new-build projects,…
Serves business clients and property developers in hospitality, care home, assisted living, student housing and leisure sectors, including hotel operators, care providers and golf clubs.
Financial Health
StableStable · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides architectural and interior design services for healthcare, residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. Works with clients from site selection and concept design through planning,…
Serves healthcare providers, medical and dental practices, commercial property clients, residential homeowners and developers, and mixed-use project sponsors in Glasgow and Scotland.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 13% CAGR over 2y
Location
JEWITT & WILKIE LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides architectural design and planning services for residential, commercial and industrial developments. Works on refurbishment, conservation, extensions and masterplanning projects, including…
Serves residential developers and homeowners, commercial and industrial clients, community organisations, and retirement and dementia care providers across Scotland.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -5% CAGR over 2y
Location
BSP ARCHITECTS LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides architectural design and consultancy services for commercial, industrial, life sciences, residential and leisure projects. Services include feasibility studies, concept and detailed design,…
Serves commercial, technology, industrial and domestic clients, including aerospace, office, leisure, life sciences and pharmaceutical manufacturing organisations, plus residential property owners.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -77% CAGR over 3y
Location
COLTART EARLEY LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides architectural and urban design services including conservation and energy consultancy and project management. Works on residential and community developments for public and private sector…
Serves public and private sector clients, including residential property owners, community organisations and heritage/conservation project stakeholders needing architecture, urban design,…
Financial Health
StableStable · -13% CAGR over 3y
Location
Convery Prenty Shields Architects Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides architectural design and masterplanning services for residential, retirement living, healthcare, student accommodation, hotel and leisure, and industrial and commercial developments,…
Serves UK clients commissioning residential, retirement living, elderly care, healthcare, student accommodation, hotel/leisure, industrial, commercial and masterplanning projects, including…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 22% CAGR over 4y
Location
INCH Architecture & Design
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides architectural design, interior design and research services, delivering building and regeneration projects with a focus on community and social impact. Works on planning, design development…
Serves organisations and communities commissioning architecture, design and research projects with social value objectives, focused on buildings intended to benefit local users and wider communities.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 12% CAGR over 5y
Location
Anderson Bell Christie Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides architectural design and planning services for residential, education, healthcare and community developments. Works on housing schemes, schools, health centres and urban regeneration…
Serves public sector bodies, housing providers, healthcare and education clients, trusts and developers commissioning building and regeneration projects across Scotland.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 5% CAGR over 3y
Location
MASTARCH LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides architectural design and consultancy services for building projects. Works across residential, conservation and community developments, as well as care, leisure, workplace and education…
Serves clients commissioning residential, conservation and community projects, including organisations in care, leisure, workplace and education sectors.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -71% CAGR over 4y
Location
Do-Architecture Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides architectural design services for residential, public, industrial and cultural projects. Works include new buildings, refurbishments and installations, with experience in conservation,…
Serves a mix of B2B and public-sector clients, including industrial operators, arts and leisure organisations, exhibition venues, and public bodies, as well as residential clients commissioning…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -15% CAGR over 2y
Location
HYPOSTYLE DESIGNS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides architectural design and consultancy services for new-build and refurbishment projects, working across residential, commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality and cultural sectors,…
Serves public, private and commercial clients needing architectural services, including organisations and developers in residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, education, cultural and…
Financial Health
StableStable · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
HOSKINS ARCHITECTS GROUP LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides architectural design and masterplanning services for cultural, healthcare, education, commercial and residential projects. Portfolio includes museums, heritage buildings and community…
Serves public and private sector clients commissioning architecture projects, including cultural and heritage institutions, healthcare providers, community and education organisations, commercial…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 11% CAGR over 3y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides architectural design services for residential, commercial and community projects, including housing developments, distilleries and public buildings. Offers project design, planning and…
Serves public-sector bodies, property developers and commercial clients in Scotland, including housing, community, leisure, sports and distillery sectors.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 4% CAGR over 2y
Location
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides architectural design services for public, cultural and residential projects. Works on buildings such as libraries, community centres, housing and renovations, with a focus on…
Serves public, community and cultural organisations, hospitality operators, housing and property owners, and private clients commissioning architecture projects.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -12% CAGR over 4y
Location
George Buchanan Architects Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides architectural design services for residential projects, including new homes, extensions and renovations. Offers project guidance from planning through construction, with visualisation tools…
Serves homeowners, growing families and property developers in the Glasgow area planning home extensions, renovations, new homes or larger residential construction projects.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · Hiring · 5% CAGR over 4y
Location
IDP Architects LLP
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides architectural design and consultancy services for building projects across transport, healthcare, residential, commercial and community sectors. Services include accessibility planning, BIM,…
Targets public-sector and commercial property clients across the UK, including rail infrastructure operators, NHS healthcare bodies, residential developers, commercial landlords and community-sector…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides architectural and urban design services, developing building designs, masterplans, and spatial strategies for residential, commercial and public realm projects, including concept design,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides architectural design, planning and building surveying services, including project design, site assessments, construction drawings, and property inspections for residential and commercial…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -76% CAGR over 3y
Location
Inkdesign Architecture Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides architectural design services for commercial, residential and community projects, supporting projects from concept design through construction. Works on large-scale developments, new builds,…
Serves commercial developers and organisations, residential clients/homeowners, and community groups or public/third-sector bodies with building projects across Scotland and beyond.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
Icdp Architects Limited
Trajectory
1y · 2024–NowProvides architectural design services for residential, commercial, leisure and industrial projects. Offers sustainable building design, retrofit and conservation, feasibility studies, site…
Serves private homeowners, property owners, developers and organisations in residential, historic, commercial, leisure and industrial property sectors, including stakeholders in larger development…
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides architectural design and consultancy services for residential, commercial, education, healthcare and public sector projects, including masterplanning, planning consultation, production…
Serves B2B and B2C clients in the public and private sectors, including housing developers, local authorities, contractors, universities and colleges, healthcare developers/providers, commercial…
Financial Health
StableStable
Location
Core Associates Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides architectural design, masterplanning and strategic advisory services, along with project management and event planning. Works with public and private sector clients on health, hospitality,…
Serves public and private sector clients, including the NHS and organisations in health and care, sports, events, hospitality and residential property, primarily across Scotland and selected…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 2y
Location
Iain Glasgow Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides architectural design services for residential and commercial projects, including bespoke new‑build homes, housing developments, extensions and building conversions. Also works on…
Serves private residential clients commissioning bespoke homes, extensions and conversions, plus organisations in housing, arts, culture, education, healthcare and workplace projects across the UK.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Planform Architects Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides architectural design and building consultancy services for care homes, healthcare facilities, retirement living developments and residential housing. Services include site appraisal,…
Serves private and public sector property clients across the UK, including care home operators, retirement living providers, healthcare organisations, GP practices, commercial developers, and private…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Thomas Robinson Architects Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides architectural design services for residential and commercial buildings, including new-build homes, conservation projects, and commercial developments. Offers interior design, sustainable and…
Serves private homeowners, commercial property clients, conservation project owners, contractors, and out-of-Scotland concept architects or project managers needing architectural support for projects…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 6% CAGR over 3y
Location
Boswell Mitchell & Johnston Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides architectural design and master planning services for healthcare, science and technology, education, commercial, residential and mixed‑use developments. Also acts as technical adviser and…
Serves B2B and public-sector clients including healthcare providers, universities, science and research organisations, commercial property owners, residential developers, and mixed-use master…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 20% CAGR over 2y
Location
ABBEY ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides architectural design and planning services for residential, leisure, education, and healthcare projects. Services include measured surveys, planning drawings, planning application…
Serves homeowners, property developers and organisations across the UK in residential, leisure, education and healthcare sectors with building project requirements.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -42% CAGR over 2y
Location
DAVID E.LINDSAY ARCHITECTS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Profitable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Acronym Bim Ltd
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides architectural and design services for cinemas, multiplexes, and leisure and entertainment venues. Works on building design, interiors, and refurbishment projects for cinema operators and…
Sells to B2B clients in the leisure and entertainment sector, particularly cinema and multiplex operators, developers, and owners commissioning entertainment destinations in the UK, Middle East, and…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -14% CAGR over 4y
Location
Ark Architecture + Design Ltd.
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides architectural design and planning services for residential and commercial building projects. Activities include concept design, preparation of drawings and technical documentation, and…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
DMM Group Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong
Location
CMA Architects Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
DL Architectural Consultants Ltd
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak
Location
Hoose (Scotland) Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and builds low‑energy timber homes using natural, carbon‑storing materials. Offers predesigned and custom houses, providing architectural design, offsite construction and project delivery…
Serves private homebuyers, self-builders and landowners across Scotland and the UK seeking low-energy timber eco homes, including pre-designed models or fully custom sustainable homes.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -15% CAGR over 2y
Location
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides architectural services including design, planning, and project development for building projects. Works on concept design, technical drawings, and delivery of residential and commercial…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -30% CAGR over 1y
Location
Left City Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -8% CAGR over 4y
Location
Arc Architectural Services Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Room Architectural Design Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
STYLE GLASSHOUSE DESIGN LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -90% CAGR over 2y
Location
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How Glasgow architecture companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Glasgow architecture practices usually earn revenue through staged professional fees rather than recurring subscriptions. A project may start with feasibility advice or a planning package, then move into technical design, tender support, contractor coordination and contract administration if the client proceeds. Pricing is typically fixed by stage, set as a percentage of construction value, or billed on day rates for advisory and variation work. The deliverable is not just drawings: clients are buying judgement on consent risk, design quality, coordination with other consultants and the regulated use of architect-led sign-off. Cash flow therefore follows project milestones, planning decisions and construction timetables.
Who they sell to
Developers, property owners, local authorities and construction-side project teams are the main buyers, with senior decision-makers usually sitting in development, estates, project management, finance or procurement. Smaller private commissions can be won through referral and reputation, while public-sector and commercial work more often involves formal tendering, framework participation or a competitive fee proposal. Sales cycles tend to be tied to site acquisition, funding approval, planning strategy and contractor procurement, so timing matters. Early-stage advisory work may be bought quickly, but full appointments usually require scope definition, liability checks, references and internal sign-off before instructions are issued.
What they buy
Most architecture firms tend to spend on tools and services that reduce project administration without disrupting billable design work. Relevant categories include project accounting, time recording, fee forecasting, proposal management, CRM, document control, design coordination software, cloud storage, cybersecurity, compliance training and professional-services insurance support. Recruitment and freelance talent can matter when workload arrives in uneven waves, particularly for project architects, technologists and visualisation staff. Marketing spend is often practical rather than brand-led: website upkeep, case-study production, photography, bids, planning-consultation material and local property-sector networking. Finance and operations buyers will usually care about utilisation, fee leakage and audit trails more than abstract productivity claims.
Why and how to sell to them
Architecture buyers tend to evaluate suppliers when project volume changes, senior staff are stretched, or a larger public-sector or commercial appointment exposes gaps in resourcing, documentation or risk control. Other useful triggers include a new director or practice manager, recruitment for technical roles, a move into framework work, or signs that planning-stage activity is increasing. Outbound should be specific to the practice model: fee recovery, faster bid production, cleaner consultant coordination, reduced rework, better evidence for professional supervision, or fewer admin hours for registered architects. Generic growth language is less persuasive than showing how the offer protects margin and keeps project teams chargeable.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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