Oberlanders Architects LLP

Oberlanders Architects LLP is an architectural practice with studios located across the United Kingdom. The firm was established in 1983 as a partnership by Jack Oberlander and David Lawson, later becoming a Limited Liability Partnership in August 2005. Today, Oberlanders operates from multiple offices, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Galashiels, Ardgay, Inverness, and Oxford. The practice has experienced significant growth, expanding its team to over 100 people in recent years.

The company is recognized as an AJ100 practice, providing bespoke design solutions across a diverse range of sectors. Oberlanders commits time upfront to listening, fostering collaborative and thoughtful design processes. This approach, combined with honest and transparent communication, aims to add tangible value to projects. The firm's mission is to create sustainable and people-focused design solutions, striving to enhance the quality of life for those who inhabit, work in, and experience its developments. The company goes the extra mile for good building design by bringing the right technical and subject expertise to each project.

Oberlanders Architects LLP offers architectural design and planning services to both public and private sectors. Its extensive portfolio encompasses pharmaceuticals, science, research and development, education, health, housing, restoration work, commercial and office buildings, and the leisure sector. The practice leverages BIM 3D Revit Computer Aided Architectural Design to ensure accuracy and economy on complex projects. Furthermore, the firm possesses experience in value engineering, value management, green auditing, and energy-efficient design. The company is committed to advancing sustainable practices, which includes memberships in organizations such as the Passive House Trust and Architect Declare, and adherence to the RIBA 2030 Challenge.

Within its broad range of expertise, Oberlanders Architects LLP has a notable track record in the housing sector, including purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). The firm has been involved in significant housing developments such as Holyrood North and Springside Housing in Edinburgh, as well as the Shandon Gardens brownfield site redevelopment. The company also contributed to the design of The Foundry Courtyard student accommodation in Glasgow. Additionally, Oberlanders has received recognition for its work, including "Innovation in Design" and "New Build of the Year" awards for the Tillydrone Affordable Housing project. The practice has also been involved in student accommodation plans, such as the proposed transformation of a former Leith bingo hall into a student hub. The firm's experience extends to the University of Edinburgh Holyrood Campus redevelopment.

Oberlanders Architects LLP has garnered significant recognition within the industry. The practice achieved its first placement in The Architects' Journal's AJ100, a definitive ranking of the UK's largest architectural practices, securing the 59th position. This milestone also led to the firm winning the AJ100's 'Newcomer of the Year' award. Celebrating 40 years in business, the company has maintained a transparent design approach, focusing on getting projects right from the start and exploring the possibilities of design. The firm's sustained growth and expanding network of clients across the UK underscore its position in the architectural landscape.