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56three met last night to play the mighty Etive Consulting Engineers Limited at the historic World Of Football for our debut 5-a-side football match. Led by our sport hungry Nathan Johnson, it was a great way to break free from the desks and bring our creativity to the pitch.

Do get in touch with Nathan Johnson if your team are interested in assembling a squad as we intend to grow this across the property and construction sector for regular matches.

National and International challenges will be considered - preferably in cities we are currently working in!

56three are delighted to share these interior photos from the recently completed refurbishment of 59 Studio Apartments at South Bridge, Edinburgh. We have developed this new interior designed product with Empiric Student Property plc for Post Graduate offering.

Located within a listed building in the heart of the city, whilst boasting high ceilings and some remnants of period charm, these apartments were desperately in need of a complete overhaul. Designed with Post Grad students in mind, we worked closely with client Student Property, and delivery partner Clark Contracts, to create studio apartments that now offer the ultimate combination of comfort, style, and elegance, within a heritage setting.

Axiom Project Services Ltd | Empiric Student Property | Will Rudd Davidson | Horizon M&E Services Design Ltd | Atelier Ten | Orbit Communications | EPC Associates | Scott Hobbs Planning | Farrell Furniture

We are thrilled to announce that 56three is now ISO 9001:2015 certified!

This internationally recognized accreditation signifies our commitment to providing our clients with the highest quality architectural services.

Obtaining accreditation is a significant milestone in our pursuit of excellence and crucial for the success and sustainability of our business.

What does this mean for our clients, consultants, and contractors?
- Consistent high-quality designs: We have implemented a rigorous quality management system to ensure every project meets the highest standards.
- Focus on client satisfaction: Meeting client requirements consistently.
- Continuous improvement: We are dedicated to constantly evolving and refining our company’s efficiency, performance, and processes to better serve our client base (existing and new).

We are proud of this achievement and excited to continue providing exceptional architectural experiences! Please get in touch if you would like to learn more about our services or wish to discuss a project with us.

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56three are currently seeking highly motivated architects to join our growing and friendly architects practice in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for career development within an ambitious team working across all stages of design.

The successful individual will be working across a variety of sectors with a bias towards multi-residential and it is essential to have previous experience working on similar projects. It is also essential to have a minimum of 3 years' post Part 3 (ARB/RIBA) experience within an architectural practice and to have an excellent working knowledge of Revit, Photoshop, InDesign, and Sketchup as you will be working with these software packages daily. Microstation experience would be beneficial but not essential. This is a brilliant opportunity to progress your career within an award-winning design led practice.

As well as a competitive salary with regular reviews, we offer an office wide benefits package and opportunity to up skill and grow within our supportive environment.

Please send your CV to [email protected] for consideration before this exciting opportunity has gone.

Following our recent announcement of new starts, we are delighted to now welcome Alex Ferreira to 56three.

With six years of valuable experience as an architectural assistant, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team, from small to large-scale projects, and has been involved at every stage of development. His passion lies in harnessing the potential of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and cutting-edge technologies like AI to create sustainable architectural solutions.

Welcome to team 56three Alex.

56three were on site recently to see progress on our PBSA development in for Developments. Seven months on from our last update, the steel structure is complete, and the floor slabs poured. The SFS and roofing installation are progressing well and the first panels of facing brickwork are now laid.

are excited to see the full scale of the building come together to form a valuable addition to Northampton town centre.

Zone Developments | PRP UK Ltd | DH Consultant Engineering Ltd | BB7 | Salus Approved Inspectors | The Construction Consultants (TCC)

We are thrilled to announce the latest additions to our growing team!

Aine joined us in November 2023 as an Architectural Assistant graduating from University College Dublin with a Masters's Degree in Architecture. Having studied in Spain and France, Fran brings with him a specific interest in placemaking and creating human-scaled spaces, with a keen eye for detail. Sam impressed us with his knowledge and skills in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and experience working at scale.

Each of them share the qualities that make our team unique. We are confident that their talents will complement our collaborative and dynamic office environment working on our growing workload of diverse projects.

Please do connect with them all and any of the team here at 56three. If we can help support any of your projects, please get in touch.

We're excited for 2024!

56three are thrilled to announce a second shortlisting in the Student Accommodation Category at the Scottish Property Awards 2024!

Norton’s Student Living was recently completed for Glencairn Properties (Scotland) Ltd at the former petrol station site on Montrose Terrace, respectfully restoring two important street terraces and creating 149 new bedspaces.

We were delighted to be part of a strong delivery team; fingers crossed for success at the awards night.

Glencairn Properties (Scotland) Ltd | GRAHAM Building | Arcadis | Will Rudd | J H Shouksmith & Sons Ltd | | Robin Mackenzie Partnership | JGA, a Jensen Hughes Company

Image courtesy of Glencairn Properties (Scotland) Ltd.

Property Awards 2024 were announced at the end of December and are delighted to be finalists in the Student Accommodation Category.

Huxley Studios was completed earlier this year for Ventures at Stanley Place in Edinburgh. We are delighted our client included us as part of such a strong team that ensured successful delivery of the project.

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We are delighted to celebrate approval for a mixed use development in . The development consists of a new build specialist mathematics and science college, and purpose built student accommodation completing a campus feel for the wider site. 56three are working for Greystar Apartments, Student Roost and the The National Mathematics and Science College - NMSC to deliver this exciting gateway site offering a landmark design when entering the Westwood Business Park.



Savills | Johnson Associates (UK) Ltd | IDP | Via Solutions Ltd | Howard Ward Associates Ltd | Chord Consult | Beechland Arboriculture | Delta-Simons Ltd

56three are delighted to have submitted planning on behalf of our client for a mixed-use development on Villiers Square, Douglas, in the Isle of Man. The proposal includes a landmark office building extending to over 80,000ft², significant retail and leisure space together with an 80-key hotel, all centred around a public square.
The dynamic design infills a longstanding gap site and repairs the fragmented elevation along Loch Promenade, providing enhanced public realm in the heart of Douglas, connecting key routes and improving navigation in the city centre.

The proposals seek to encourage the growth of businesses on the Isle of Man as well as a demand for hotel accomodation to support ever-growing tourism whilst increasing the retail offering on Loch Promenade.

Tevir Group | Structura Consulting | March Consultants Ltd | Sarah Corlett Town Planning Consultancy | Exterior Architecture | Ensphere Group Ltd | Bryan G Hall | Bell Burton Associates

56three were recently back in Stirling to revisit the Riverside Quay student development. This 209-bedroom residence opened its doors to students 4 years ago this month, as the first building to be delivered as part of a wider masterplan for the Forthside area. The development featured a lower plinth block alongside the main building to preserve views to the Wallace Monument.

In some ways a trail blazer for as it marked the first true purpose-built student accommodation in the city and has been followed by several developments in the city, including our own Carters Yard.

Thanks to our Gordon Beaton for the photo.

Maven Capital Partners | Ogilvie Construction Ltd | Gardiner & Theobald LLP| March Consultants Ltd | MEP Engineers | Etive Consulting Engineers Limited | This Is Fresh

Here’s what is driving us to support this charity. It changes lives!

"Before The Polar Academy, I hated school and saw it as a mere legal obligation, resulting in less than 80% attendance. I also struggled with physical fitness and obesity, crushing my confidence. However, since participating in The Polar Academy my attendance has increased to almost 100%. Now, I'm pursuing an engineering degree at university, a goal once unimaginable. The program taught me that I can achieve anything. I've also developed a love for hiking, camping, and fitness, shedding 17kg through a healthier lifestyle and consistent gym visits".

Blair MacDougall, 2022 Polar Academy graduate.

Please donate at
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Given what the youngsters from The Polar Academy do in preparation for their trip to , a few of us set off to experience pulling some weight with the harnesses they use in training. Off to near Granton, we went. The sand and rocks collecting inside the tyre as we pulled it across the bay added an extra challenge!
We now have a very small insight into the mental and physical journeys these youngsters must experience to take on this inspiring challenge.

15 of us are taking part in the Kiltwalk on the 17th Sept to raise funds to support this life changing charity. We would welcome donations big and small, everything counts.

Of course all done under the watchful eye of 'Boss Dog' aka Flump!

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/56three-polaracademy

Our chosen charity for 2023 is The Polar Academy. They have worked with 150 young people and their families directly to date, impacting over 90,000 members of the community annually. The data they have collated since they started speaks for itself.

They are a charity who work with 13-18 year olds with mental health challenges or lacking in self-esteem and confidence. They give them an intensive one year physical and mental training programme culminating in a winter sledge hauling expedition in , which changes the mindset of the young people as well as their families, schools, communities and positively impacts the local community.

The children and the families are supported from the moment they join the programme to its completion and often beyond their adolescence.

It changes lives!

In the run up to our Kiltwalk on 17 September, we will be taking part in additional training similar to that of the Polar Academy students - more news (and pictures) to follow.

Only 29 days to go!

To help support the The Polar Academy ongoing financial requirements to fund expeditions for these youngsters, we would be hugely grateful for any contribution, small or large, to reach our fundraising target of £5000, via the Just Giving link below.

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/56three-polaracademy

Tomorrow marks the first day of the 2023 Edinburgh International Book Festival the world’s largest celebration of the written word, hosted in the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature.

Our small contribution to Edinburgh’s literary scene took place in the wonderful The Edinburgh Bookshop when we replanned the store to double the number of books on display, whilst creating a quiet reading space predominantly used by the younger customers!

A sliding ladder and rail provides access to the books which are out of reach, and in an inspired move, all visiting authors and illustrators are encouraged to sign or draw on the ladder in a celebration of creativity, creating a unique feature in a truly marvellous bookshop.

56three are heading down to today to attend the Michelmores Property Awards 2023. We are finalists in two categories for St Mary’s Student Accommodation, Heritage Project of the Year and Project of the Year over £5m. Fingers crossed! If you are attending please do look out for us and say hello - we’ll buy you a drink!

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56three are looking forward to joining node living at their flagship London development Node Brixton on Wednesday 21 June, as part of the London Festival of Architecture .

Come meet with node living our Richard Howl and Claire Sharp and other members of the design team to discuss the recent restoration of this 1940’s residential building with creative unit layouts maximising space and storage.

Node are hosting a tour and interactive discussion on the future of and how it is evolving from a design and community management perspective.

See details at the link below and we look forward to meeting you there!



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travelled from 56°N 3°W to 63°N 22°W last week on a fact-finding mission for an immensely exciting project. The diverse landscape was both familiar and alien, providing great design inspiration for what will be an iconic development.

Watch this space!

With World Heritage Day and Earth Day falling on the same week, reflect on our responsibilities as designers to ensure the diversity of cultural and natural heritage is preserved and that we work towards a green, prosperous, and equitable future.

Through careful planning and clever detailing, it is possible to marry these challenges into our designs - restoring both heritage buildings and ecosystem connectivity in cities and surrounding areas, through refurbishment and reuse of existing buildings with consideration for natural habitat expansion, reinstatement, and investment.

56three recently submitted design proposals in the design competition for a new education and visitors centre at their Loch Lomond nature reserve.
The design is a composition of two timber volumes set on a raised plinth to limit environmental impact. A palette of natural materials were selected blending into Loch Lomond National Park’s outstanding natural beauty.
Key to our submission was celebrating the RSPB’s important work in protection of the natural world.

Project Team:
Lead Consultant: Architects
Civil & Structural Engineer: Engineers
Landscape Architect: Design LLP
QS:
M&E Engineer: Whittle

We are delighted to introduce Johnson and Midwood to the team.

Nathan joins us as a Part 2 with nearly two years’ experience in large scale masterplans and urban placemaking. He has developed a keen interest in community architecture and how to reimagine the unsustainable high street.

Connor joins us as an Architectural Technician having completed his Masters of Science degree in Advanced Architectural Design at The Robert Gordon University in 2022. He has a particular enthusiasm for technical detailing and sustainable forms of architecture, having gained experience in the delivery of Cross Laminated Timber Kit homes.

56three have gained planning consent for a change of use to the former Border Telegraph printworks in Galashiels! The derelict warehouses will be refitted to provide flexible workspace options for local businesses whilst refurbishing the frontage to restore active use to the High Street. The works will help to reinvigorate the town centre and support the local economy.

56three are delighted to be recognised at #24 on this year’s Urban Realm Ltd Top 100 architectural practices in Scotland! This is an improved ranking on last year’s position and with our expanding workload we hope to continue that trajectory with a push in to the top 20 next year. It feels like a great start to 2023 with some hugely exciting projects about to take off and a busy pipeline for the year ahead.

At the end of 2022 Gordon Beaton and Alex Oliver took part in a Women in Property Scotland event introducing P1 and 2 pupils at South Queensferry Primary School to Architecture. We worked with each class over the course of the morning to plan and build a town from LEGO and folded paper. We provided a helping hand with sticky tape and folding giving the kids free design rein. The results ranged from classic picket fence cottages to monolithic black masterpieces.
Thanks to Laura Banks from for organising.