We are Recruiting 17/6/2022Robert Potter and PartnersNo CommentsWe have opportunities for Architects, Technicians and Part 1 and 2 graduates in Ayr, Dumfries and Glasgow.
We have openings for architects, technicians and graduates, in three different locations in the West of Scotland. Live by the sea in Ayr, explore the Dumfries countryside, or enjoy the bustle in Glasgow city centre.
Get involved in projects throughout the UK, with opportunities for travel. Work includes large-scale residential, healthcare, conservation, public buildings, Passivhaus and sports facilities, with projects across Scotland, Orkney, the Outer Hebrides, Guernsey, London, the south of England and Eire.
Send application and CV to the email address on our Contact page https://rppweb.com/contact/
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Patrick Harvie MSP visits Passive House Development 16/5/2022Robert Potter and PartnersNo CommentsPatrick Harvie MSP visited our Passive House affordable housing development at Springfield Cross, Glasgow for West of Scotland Housing Association
Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights visited our landmark Passive House affordable housing development at Springfield Cross, Glasgow for West of Scotland Housing Association.
The development, the largest of its kind in Glasgow, is at an advanced stage of construction and due to complete in summer.
It will comprise 36 flats, over six storeys, and has been created to meet Passive House Standard which reduces the building’s carbon footprint and contributes towards the Scottish Government’s target for emissions from heating buildings to reach zero by 2045.
Uncategorized No Comments »We want everyone to have a safe, warm affordable home that meets their needs. I was delighted to be able to visit the Springfield Cross development and hear first-hand about the benefits that these homes, delivered with over £4 million of Scottish Government grant funding, are expected to bring to tenants.
New GIA President 28/4/2022Robert Potter and PartnersNo CommentsJonathan Potter has been elected President of the Glasgow Institute of Architects.
Jonathan Potter, Senior Partner, has been elected President of the Glasgow Institute of Architects. Many congratulations from the practice!
It is an honour have been elected GIA President.
The Institute is in great shape with its new constitution, involved committees, and modern communications.
We are a dynamic institute, with good links to other institutions, very positively promoting our members and the standing of the profession.
As a practising architect with offices in Ayr, Dumfries and Glasgow, it is a real pleasure to meet architects from across the Chapter. There is a breadth of urban, rural, coastal, and island projects, covering an incredible range, and I am very proud to represent the Institute and our members.
The work and activities of GIA can be seen at GIA Glasgow Institute of Architects
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Young Person’s Guarantee 9/2/2022Robert Potter and PartnersNo CommentsThe practice has been approved as a Young Person’s Guarantee Employer.
We are proud to commit to the Young Person’s Guarantee and join employers across Scotland in creating opportunities for young people. The young workforce have been amongst the hardest hit by the economic consequences of Covid-19 and we are pleased to support young people during this critical time.
The Young Person’s Guarantee is a commitment backed by the Scottish Government to provide opportunities for 16-24 year olds in Scotland through jobs, apprenticeships, further and higher education, training programmes and volunteering.
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Living by the Ocean 9/11/2021Robert Potter and PartnersNo CommentsPhoto in our London office of “Living by the Ocean” published by Phaidon books, which includes North Witch Point.
Phaidon have published “Living by the Ocean” which includes the Cliff House at North Witch Point, Portpatrick.
Living by the Ocean demonstrates just how many inventive ways contemporary architects have found to solve the perennial problem of creating a comfortable human shelter beside the sea.
The drama of Cliff House is captured in a series of high quality photos, showing its rugged clifftop setting and views to the sea.
More information is on the Phaidon website at Living by the Ocean
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City of Edinburgh Passive House Framework 2/2/2021Robert Potter and PartnersNo CommentsThe City of Edinburgh Professional Services Framework is now active, for which we are Passive House architects.
The inclusion for the first time of Passivhaus Architects in this framework will ensure that new buildings are energy efficient and that the city’s net zero carbon by 2030 target sits at the heart of all capital projects.
Robert Potter and Partners are delighted to have been selected as Passive House architects. The framework is live from 2nd February 2021.
The council’s commitment to prioritising small business spending has resulted in more than 70% of successful bidders being SMEs. Every supplier is also committed to paying the Living Wage and carrying out community benefits as part of any work they secure.
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Glasgow Institute of Architects Award 25/11/2019Robert Potter and PartnersNo CommentsGIA Design Award has been given to the North Witch Point clifftop house.
Glasgow Institute of Architects Design Award for North Witch Point clifftop house!
We are delighted that this unique design has received a GIA Award.
Project information and photos: Clifftop House
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Clifftop House on Grand Designs 4/9/2019Robert Potter and PartnersNo CommentsThis thrilling Clifftop House in Portpatrick was the subject of Grand Designs 2019 Episode 1.
This clifftop house at North Witch Point, Portpatrick is on the site of a former radar station, with sweeping views to the North Channel in this remote coastal corner of Galloway. It was the first house to feature in the 2019 series of Grand Designs.
In a location that’s straight out of a spy thriller, this exceptional house set on the cliffs in Galloway is set to change its owners’ lives for many years to come.
Grand Designs Magazine www.granddesignsmagazine.com
The build was by Andy Stakes and the successful process can be seen on Channel 4 at www.channel4.com
Photos courtesy of Douglas Gibb Photography and expressbifolds.co.uk
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Advanced Accredited Conservation Architect 6/8/2019Robert Potter and PartnersNo CommentsPaul Moffat has been recognised as a Senior Conservation Specialist by the RIAS.
Paul Moffat has been approved as an Advanced Accredited Architect in Conservation Architecture by the RIAS. This is the highest level of accreditation: Senior – Recognised Conservation Specialists.
RIAS Conservation Accreditation demonstrates that architects are suitably qualified and experienced to act as the lead professional in grant aided conservation work. To achieve accreditation RIAS members must demonstrate their extensive knowledge and experience in conservation work.
Paul’s work includes the recent renovation of Burns Monument in Alloway.
Advanced Level accreditation is only given to architects with significant experience and understanding of conservation and historic buildings. Paul Moffat and Andrew Easton are both approved at Advanced level.
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