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With great excitement, we unveil our latest project in northeast Scotland. The Cabrach Distillery, located at Inverharroch on the edge of Speyside, rekindles the spirit of whisky production in a community that has awaited its return for 170 years.   Working with the Cabrach Trust, it’s been fantastic to be part of this journey to reintroduce an iconic heritage and tradition to the local community. This project is part of a long-term plan to revitalise the Cabrach valley by investing in jobs and community initiatives that bring people back to the area.   The Cabrach Distillery will be operated as a Community Interest Company (CIC) with surpluses generated being made available to support the Trust’s community led regeneration plans. The project’s first phase has delivered the construction of a new access road, the meticulous restoration of the original farm steadings, and the creation of an operational distillery and maturation warehouse. The final stages involved the painstaking conversion of the steadings to house a state-of-the-art micro-distillery. A future Phase 2 is in development that shall see that addition of a heritage museum, retail space and café that will offer an immersive experience celebrating the Cabrach’s unique whisky heritage.   This project, featured in The Herald Scotland, is all about celebrating local history, sustainable design, and the incredible spirit of Speyside. Read more here 🗞 https://lnkd.in/ed2EHyaY   A huge thank you to everyone involved for their hard work and passion - it was a real collaborative effort.   Client: The Cabrach Trust / The Cabrach Distillery Architect: Collective Architecture Structural Engineer: Narro Service Engineer: RYBKA Principal Designer: GWS Architects Ltd Quantity Surveyor: W.I. Talbot Llp Main contractor: Forsyths Ltd Stonemason: HARPER AND ALLAN MASONRY LTD   Here’s to this new beginning for Speyside – and to the community who helped make it happen 🥃

Exciting news! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that our team member, Sneha Sanu Das, has officially qualified as a Passivhaus Designer! As Collective Architecture continues expanding our portfolio of Passivhaus and Low Energy projects, we're committed to advancing our skills in retrofit, Passivhaus design, and regenerative approaches. Sneha, our Low Energy Building Designer, shared "I very much look forward to putting this knowledge into practice alongside our team of experienced Passivhaus Designers, to better integrate the Passivhaus principles into every project. My appreciation goes out to the studio for this training opportunity." #PassivhausInstitute #Coaction #PassivhausDesigner #ProfessionalDevelopment #collectiveenergy #collectvearchitecture

What a treat this morning to get a private tour of the stunning #PaisleyLibrary by Collective Architecture . A very enjoyable and insightful chat with Stephen Slevin in preparation for the podcast episode to be recorded with Stephen and Ewan Imrie on this award winning project soon. The Herald Property Awards for Scotland judges' special award

Our colleague and fellow director Mairi Laverty Collective Architecture will be speaking at Day 1 of the 'Inclusive Cities' event on Monday 4th November here at Glasgow City Chambers. The session explores how we might create spaces for everyone with knowledge-sharing between Denmark and Scotland. Lots of great speakers and projects to be shared across this two-day conference in Glasgow and Stirling - showcasing the amazing work taking place in cities here in Scotland and Demark. Should be really interesting. https://lnkd.in/epS5T5tN

Yesterday, we submitted our response to The Scottish Government consultation on the Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent. We are heartened to see the breadth of work that the Scottish Government and key stakeholders are investing in the implementation of this standard. We view this legislation as a unique opportunity for Scotland to address the challenges we currently face in our construction sector and in wider society. Through a planned transition to the Scottish Equivalent standard, we believe the industry will be given the certainty and opportunity to confidently implement processes and standards that ensure our future homes are built to the highest quality. The opportunity this standard offers to deliver comfortable, healthy, affordable-to-heat homes that use minimal energy will directly address the cost-of-living crisis and the climate emergency, forming a key plank in Scotland's Just Transition. We eagerly await the next consultation on the technical aspects of the standard and look ahead with hope that Scotland will grasp the nettle, or thistle, and embrace this important legislative change. Passivhaus Trust | #netzero #justtransition #passivhaus Image | Powderhall for City of Edingburgh Council. A Passivhaus, Intergenerational development which combines an early years nursery for 128 children with 27 older persons independent-living homes.

Exciting news for Dundee! The much-anticipated transformation of a vacant urban site in Dundee is now complete, with 162 new homes already occupied by residents. Derby Street delivers the ambitions of the Hilltown Physical Regeneration Framework, renewing a key site for Dundee City Council, Hillcrest Homes and The Fleming Trust. Featuring a new pedestrian street, Moorhead Street, the project pays tribute to the area’s heritage while fostering a vibrant, intergenerational community. Angela Linton, Chief Executive, Hillcrest Homes said "Derby Street is a very special development, which has seen us work hand in hand with Collective Architecture, Robertson Partnership Homes, Dundee City Council and Scottish Government to regenerate an iconic area of Dundee."   "Where tower blocks once stood, we've now delivered a range of modern and energy-efficient affordable homes for a range of Housing needs." Read in full here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJVkq3mD Client, Hillcrest Homes, Dundee City Council and The Fleming Trust. Contractor, ROBERTSON PARTNERSHIP HOMES LIMITED Project Manager, Langmuir + Hay  Structural and Civil Engineers, Harley Haddow  M&E, Hawthorne Boyle Ltd Energy Consultant, KRAFT ARCHITECTURE LTD  Landscape Architect, City Design Co-op Public Art, Marion Smith Photography, Keith Hunter and a big well done to our Collective Architecture team, with special thanks to Ross Aitchison, Gerry Duffy, Jonita Karablikova, James York, and Justin McNeil. #UrbanRegeneration #AffordableHousing #SustainableLiving #Scottishhousing #Scottishhomes #Hilltown #Dundee

Excited to be hosting this event at our Glasgow Studio tomorrow night (Thursday 24th October) - More info and tickets 👇

At Collective Architecture, we are deeply committed to the continuous professional development of our team. That's why we're pleased to share that some of our team are currently undertaking the Coaction Passivhaus in Practice training at BE-ST! This valuable initiative not only ensures we are equipped with the latest in energy-efficient building techniques but also supports our growth and expertise. Together, we're building a more sustainable future. Thank you to Rupert Daly and the rest of the Built Environment - Smarter Transformation team for making this training possible. #SustainableDesign #Passivhaus #EnergyEfficiency #Architecture #ProfessionalDevelopment #ContinuedProfessionalDevelopment #CollectiveArchitecture #CollectiveEnergy

We are honored to host boom saloon for the launch of In the palm of a spider’s hand, the debut poetry collection by Gerald King, on Thursday, 24th October 2024. Diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s at 55, Gerald King’s groundbreaking work challenges the boundaries of what we know about dementia, creativity, and the power of words. In conversation with Editor and Publisher Rachel Arthur, Gerald will share insights into his journey and this remarkable collection that defies both medical and literary conventions. The event will include author readings, a Q&A, book signings, and refreshments. Date - 24th October 2024 Location - Collective Architecture Glasgow Studio, 4th Floor, 13 Bath Street, Albert Chambers, Glasgow, G2 1HY Get your tickets here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eAsNpjpi Come and experience a radical act of defiance against the limitations imposed by illness, and witness the resilience of creativity! #CollectiveArchitecture #GeraldKing #PoetryLaunch #DementiaAwareness #YoungOnsetAlzheimers #InThePalmOfASpidersHand #RachelArthur #CreativeResilience #PoetryEvents #GlasgowEvents

After a summer of temperamental weather, we’ve finally received this lovely set of photographs of Ellengowan Phase 1 in Dundee. Thanks Keith Hunter   We’re absolutely thrilled with this project, and the judges at the Herald Property Awards, Scottish Design Awards, and Homes for Scotland Awards have felt the same. Our client, Hillcrest Homes, has delivered homes that the local residents are truly proud of.   You can check out this wonderful film that tells the story of the project: https://lnkd.in/eKY8pHmG   Weblink: https://lnkd.in/ezzsmXnU #Ellengowan #ScottishHomes #ScottishHousing Contractor - Campion Homes Design Team - KLM Partnership / Hawthorne Boyle Ltd / Morgan Associates Public art-work created by Dundee Designer, Kirsty Thomas from Tom Pigeon Collective Architecture Team - Ewan Imrie, Andrew Pert, Katie Munro, Jordan McCrae, Neal Whitaker, Reece McCallum.