City Architecture Office

At City Architecture Office, we are an award-winning practice renowned for our thought-provoking designs that aim to enhance the quality of our lives. Our studio, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, has built a reputation for delivering high-quality projects that showcase our commitment to creating clear, simple, and elegant architecture.

Our diverse portfolio spans a wide range of sectors, including housing, commercial, education, culture and community, transport, and masterplanning and regeneration. We take pride in our ability to add value beyond the cost of professional fees, ensuring that our projects not only meet but exceed our clients' expectations.

Our team of experts, led by Moray Royles, Tom Robertson Smith, and Alun Hughes, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to every project we undertake. With a passion for sustainability, detail design, and 3-D visualisation, we strive to create innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of services, from feasibility studies and concept design to detailed design and project delivery. Our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, ensuring that our clients receive a seamless and cohesive service from start to finish.

Our services include:

• Housing: From individual homes to large-scale residential developments, we bring a deep understanding of what makes a great place to live.
• Transport: We have extensive experience in designing transport infrastructure, including stations, bridges, and public spaces.
• Culture and Community: Our team has a proven track record in designing cultural and community projects, from museums and galleries to community centres and public art installations.
• Education: We have worked on a range of educational projects, from primary schools to universities, ensuring that our designs create inspiring learning environments.
• Commercial: Our commercial projects include office developments, retail spaces, and mixed-use schemes.
• Masterplanning and Regeneration: We have expertise in masterplanning and regeneration, working with clients to create vibrant, sustainable, and connected communities.

Our Approach

At City Architecture Office, we believe that great design is about more than just aesthetics. It's about creating spaces that are functional, sustainable, and meet the needs of the people who use them. Our design approach is driven by a commitment to create clear, simple, and elegant architecture that adds value to our clients' projects.

We take the time to listen to our clients, understanding their unique needs and aspirations. We then use our expertise and creativity to develop innovative solutions that meet those needs.

Our Values

At City Architecture Office, we are passionate about creating great architecture that makes a positive impact on people's lives. We believe that design should be accessible, sustainable, and beautiful. Our values are built around our commitment to delivering high-quality projects that exceed our clients' expectations.