Oak-frame architect profile Simpson & Brown

Simpson & Brown is one of the UK’s leading conservation practices with an established reputation for high quality new build work. The firm’s approach to new build work is often to use traditional materials and techniques and has a particular interest in designing green oak frame buildings.

Simpson & Brown undertakes projects in the United Kingdom and overseas. Its work includes straightforward and well-executed repairs to historic buildings, scholarly restoration and complex alterations and extensions, as well as new buildings. The practice has a particular interest in careful conservation and in the conversion and creative re-use of existing buildings. It is committed to simple new building design, in which sound ecological principles and environmental ethics are combined with a real understanding of traditional materials and construction, local techniques and practice. The selection of materials for a new building is a very important part of the project, the main criteria being the use of local and/or environmentally sustainable materials wherever possible. Simpson & Brown has considerable experience in oak and timber-framed buildings for both domestic and public projects.

Quality is very important to the practice and Simpson & Brown has built its reputation on providing a high quality service and end product.

Simpson & Brown has recognised quality accreditation under the RIBA Chartered Architects scheme. Membership of this scheme is regarded as a mark of excellence and reflects the practice’s aspiration to achieve the highest standards of expertise possible within the profession.

contact information

Simpson & Brown

St Ninian’s Manse
Quayside Street
Edinburgh

EH6 6EJ

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• Projects designed by
  Simpson & Brown
  • Oak-frame homes
  • Other timber-frame buildings
• Member of
  • RIBA Chartered Practice
  • The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland
• Awards
  • Scottish Borders Council Design Awards, Best New Building, Dawyck Gateway Visitor Centre (2009)
  • RIAS Andrew Doolan Award, shortlist, Dawyck Botanic Garden Visitor Centre (2008)
  • The Wood Awards, Best Small Project, Lindisfarne Castle Visitor Hut (2008)
  • Roses Design Awards, Bronze Award for Best Public Building, Dawyck Gateway Visitor Centre (2008)
  • RICS Commendation for Sustainability for The Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick (2004)
  • Scottish Design Awards Commendation for The Scottish Seabird Centre, East Lothian (2001)
  • Civic Trust Commendation for The Scottish Seabird Centre, East Lothian (2001)
  • Regeneration of Scotland 2000: Sir Robert Grieve Award for The Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick (2000)