The Practice
The Practice was established on 5th April 1964 and has grown from being a local practice to one working throughout the UK. We have a knowledgeable team of staff who offer a personal and professional service, with particular skills in understanding the nature of a project and our Clients’ objectives.
We have extensive experience of almost every building type, with our largest project costing £35 million. As Architects, we bring flair, commitment and enthusiasm, balanced by pragmatic and practical analytical skills and wide-ranging experience.
Robert Potter and Partners are reliable, approachable and diligent. They are responsive and pro-active, good team players and perform well in their lead role.
Our Services
Architecture
Our core service is Architecture. As Architects, we are leader of the Design Team, coordinating the input of the other consultants so that the final design fully integrates budget, structure and services. We take great pleasure in working with clients to achieve the ideal design solution.
Project Management
Our Project Management services encompass Programming, Risk Management, chairing design team meetings, negotiating design team appointments, advising on procurement, providing Project Management during the construction phase, monitoring progress and costs, and regular reporting to the Client.
Planning Consultancy
Planning Consultancy Services include general advice on planning applications, advice on Local Plans and Planning Policies, promotion of potential development sites, negotiations with local Planning authorities, Planning Statements in support of applications, and Planning Appeals.
Expert Witness
We have significant experience of all matters relation to construction. We have two appointees to the RIAS Expert Witness Panel, formed by the RIAS to assist the legal profession to identify experts to instruct in matters such as building failures, professional responsibilities and contract administration.
Our People
Our experienced team of 20 includes Architects, Project Managers, Architectural Technologists, Retrofit Designers & Coordinators, Urban Designers and Certified Passive House Designers. Key contacts are below:
R Jonathan Potter
Director
Chartered Architect
BSc(Hons) BArch RIBA FRIAS CEPH
Certified Passive House Designer
Approved Certifier for Domestic (Section 6) Energy
Andrew M Easton
Director
Chartered Architect and Project Manager
BSc(Hons) BArch RIBA FRIAS APMP MAPM
Conservation Architecture Accredited - Advanced Level
Andrew W Clark
Director
Chartered Architect
BArch(Hons) MArch RIBA ARIAS
Paul W Moffat
Director
Chartered Architect
BSc BArch(Hons) RIBA ARIAS
Conservation Architecture Accredited - Advanced Level
Douglas G Bodell
Director
Chartered Architect & Urban Designer
BSc(Hons) MSc RIBA ARIAS CEPH
Certified Passive House Designer
Sustainable Architecture Accredited
Conservation Architecture Accredited - Advanced Level
Gordon E Jameson
Associate
Chartered Architect
BSc(Hons) MArch RIBA ARIAS
Lesley Potter
Associate
Chartered Architect
BSc(Hons) BArch RIBA ARIAS
Andrew Northway
Associate
Chartered Architect & Urban Designer
BArch(Hons) MArch RIBA ARIAS CEPH
Certified Passive House Designer
Awards & Accreditations
We have received awards for Design, Masterplanning, Regeneration, and Sustainability.
The Practice is an RIAS Chartered Practice and is Constructionline Accredited and Cyber Essential Certified.
We have ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Certification.
We are currently undertaking the Net Zero Nation Accelerator Program to obtain UK Government SECR and PPN 06/21 Accreditation.
SURF Award: Housing and Regeneration 2023
Building Better Healthcare Awards Special Award 2023
Dumfries & Galloway Design Awards Commendation 2023
Dumfries & Galloway Design Awards Shortlisted 2023
Scottish Home Awards Finalist 2023
Herald Property Awards Finalist 2022
Glasgow Institute of Architects Award 2019
Dumfries & Galloway Design Awards: Best New Residential Building Project 2019
CIH Scotland Excellence Award for Excellence in Development 2016
Building Better Healthcare Awards High Commendation: Best Dementia Care Development 2015
Glasgow Institute of Architects Sustainability Commendation 2014
Scottish Property Awards Town Centre Regeneration Project of the Year 2014
Bronze Award National Housing for Older People: Housing with Care 2014
Scottish Government Awards for Quality in Planning Commendation 2014
Pinder Healthcare Design Awards Finalist 2014
Building Better Healthcare Awards Finalist 2013
Scottish Home Awards Short List 2013
Scottish Care Award for Best Care Home Design 2012
Concrete Society Awards Certificate of Excellence 2012
Concrete Society Awards Commendation in Sustainability 2012
Regional Finalist: Civic Trust Awards 2012
ASA Listed Building 2008
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Scotland Building Conservation High Commendation 2008
Galvanizing Awards Short List 2008
Saltire Awards Short List 2007
British Urban Regeneration Award 2006
ASA Listed Building 2006
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Scotland Regeneration Award 2005
British Urban Regeneration Award 2005
Glasgow Institute of Architects Commendation 2005
Dynamic Place Award 2004
Glasgow Institute of Architects Commendation 2004
Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning Commendation 2004
Royal Institute of British Architects Award 2001
Glasgow Institute of Architects Award 2001
Dynamic Place Supreme Award 2001
Dynamic Place Design Awards High Commendation 2001
The Adapt Trust Access Award Short List 2001
Royal Town Planning Institute Supreme Award 2000: The Silver Jubilee Cup
Regeneration of Scotland Award Commendation 2000
Helensburgh & Lomond Planning Design Awards High Commendation 1997