Civic and Community
why choose us as architects for your civic or community project in Scotland
Designing public buildings is a privilege. Knowing the building will take on a bustling new civic life once completed brings a unique sense of excitement to each community project.
We can take on all types of architectural project for public use. Our civic and community buildings come in many forms and architectural styles, including barn and shed-style community hubs for gathering  and socialising, traditional flagship visitor centres, and stylish modern local libraries.
Our skill is producing the ideal outcome for each client, whether it’s a sustainable retrofit of a historic building for the community, crisp modernist new-build, or anything in between.
We are adept at handling the often many stakeholders in civic and community projects – clients can be a mix of public and private bodies and representatives, plus other involved parties and contractors. Having delivered projects in small and island communities, we understand what is required to achieve success for both owners and community.
We have trusted teams of specialists at hand for individual areas of expertise. And we can also work on these projects as Executive Architects.
Our attention to detail and in-depth understanding of Scottish planning regulations and requirements for commercial and community buildings serve to accentuate our successful results in the sector.
delivering for clients and the public
While community projects can bring unique challenges, often with many voices to be heard in the design and planning processes, they also bring enormous pleasure. The ones we have been involved with have brought us great pride, too.
Our tried and tested systems mean that we are able to manage this unique selection of interested parties, managers, owners, and others on community and civic projects, and deliver above and beyond outcomes to satisfy everyone. Our flagship community projects – the Braemar Highland Games Centre, the Strathblane Thomas Graham Community Library, and Bute Yard community hub – have been popular success stories.
sustainable civic and community buildings design
Sustainable design is key in all architecture in the 21st century, even when renovating and retrofitting historic buildings. Conservation architecture is another string to our bow – Tom Robinson and Chris Coleman-Smith are RIAS certified conservation architects with a passion for historic buildings.
We bring in the most successful low-energy approach and building materials as part of our design ethos for civic and community building designs, whether contemporary or traditional in style. The need to protect both the planet and the pockets of investors are both at the forefront of our projects. We also understand the importance of sustainability to the public’s experience.
We have certified Passivhaus architects on our team, and use aspects of Passivhaus systems to create energy-efficient commercial designs that uphold the highest levels of comfort and enjoyment.
Scotland’s trusted civic and community buildings architects
Thomas Robinson Architects is a trusted Scottish commercial and residential architecture firm operating since 1999. We specialise in creating beautiful architecture across a wide range of projects.
Our expertise covers sustainable retrofitting of heritage properties and listed buildings, utilising conservation architecture skills, as well as designing newbuild commercial buildings in modern and traditional styles. Whether you’re looking for an industrial community centre, commercial hub, heritage visitor centre, or any other public space, we craft elegant and sustainable spaces that work and make users and owners happy.
Our experienced professional team has a forward-thinking approach to design and a thorough understanding of Scottish architectural heritage. This ensures that each project we take on is timeless yet future-proof.
Trust our Scottish commercial architects at Thomas Robinson Architects to achieve your vision for a civic or community building. Contact us today with to discuss how we can help.
enquire today
Do you have a specific project idea that you’ve been thinking about? Feel free to reach out to us today, and we can initiate a conversation on how our services can assist you in bringing your vision to life.
