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Your Trusted Residential Architects in Scotland
Vellow Wood is a RIBA Chartered and ARB registered architectural practice based in Glasgow and the Scottish Borders. Our team of experienced residential architects specialises in creating bespoke self-build homes and house extensions tailored to individual client needs. With a focus on combining functionality and aesthetic appeal, we work closely with homeowners, self-builders, and property developers across Scotland to transform visions into reality. Our expertise spans sustainable eco-houses, listed building alterations, and modern family homes, ensuring each project reflects the client's lifestyle and local context.By prioritising collaboration and innovative design, we deliver spaces that foster family connections and community integration. Our architects navigate planning regulations and construction challenges to ensure smooth project delivery, supported by a commitment to client satisfaction and industry-leading standards.
Services
House Extensions
Self-Build Homes
Eco-House Design
Listed Building Alterations
Residential Development
Kitchen Renovations
Loft Conversions
Sustainable Architecture
Architectural Consultation
Project Management
Highlights and features
- We have extensive experience in Scottish residential architecture projects.
- Our collaborative design process prioritises client needs and preferences.
- We specialise in sustainable and eco-friendly building solutions.
- Our team navigates complex planning regulations with expertise.
- We deliver tailored architectural solutions for unique family requirements.
Associations and certifications
- RIBA Chartered
- ARB registered
What people say
Exceptional design expertise
Sustainable building solutions
Functional layouts
Beautiful aesthetics
Professional guidance
Services
House Extensions
We design and deliver seamless house extensions that enhance living space while maintaining architectural integrity. Our Scottish architects create functional, aesthetically pleasing additions that complement existing properties. From kitchen expansions to loft conversions, we ensure energy efficiency and compliance with local regulations.
Self-Build Homes
Our team specialises in creating bespoke self-build homes tailored to individual lifestyles. We guide clients through every stage from concept to completion, incorporating sustainable materials and innovative design. Our expertise ensures smooth navigation of planning permissions and construction challenges across Scotland.
Eco-House Design
We develop energy-efficient eco-houses that combine environmental responsibility with modern living. Our designs maximise natural light, utilise renewable energy sources, and incorporate advanced insulation techniques. These homes achieve high sustainability standards while maintaining aesthetic appeal and functional layouts.
Listed Building Alterations
Our architects specialise in sensitive alterations to historic properties while preserving architectural heritage. We balance modern functionality with conservation requirements, ensuring compliance with listed building regulations. Projects include kitchen upgrades and space modernisation in protected structures.
Architectural Consultation
We provide expert architectural guidance for residential projects of all scales. Our consultation services cover feasibility studies, planning strategies, and design development. Clients benefit from our local authority knowledge and experience in overcoming construction challenges across Scotland.
People
Philip Benton
Lead Architect
Philip Benton is a RIBA Chartered Architect with extensive experience in residential design across Scotland. He specialises in self-build projects and heritage renovations, combining traditional aesthetics with modern functionality. His work focuses on creating spaces that enhance family living and environmental sustainability.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential architecture including self-build homes, house extensions, eco-houses, and listed building alterations across Scotland.
How do you approach the design process?
We begin with client consultations to understand needs, followed by concept development, planning applications, and construction oversight with regular progress updates.
Can you help with planning permission?
Yes, our team navigates local authority requirements and handles planning applications for residential projects across Scottish regions.
Do you work on sustainable buildings?
Sustainability is core to our practice, incorporating energy-efficient designs, renewable materials, and passive house principles in all projects.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Scotland with offices in Glasgow and the Scottish Borders, serving clients in urban and rural locations.
Reviews (6)
Patricia Cawthorne
May 15, 2022
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First class service. Rates reasonable. Speedy and efficient. Kept in touch with me throughout project. Would highly recommend!
Loretta Murray
Oct 21, 2021
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Philip Benton and his team were extremely professional in handling the application for our building warrant and producing plans even though we were in the middle of lockdown. Philip replied to all our queries in a timely manner and kept us fully informed of progress. We would happily recommend Vellow Wood Architecture. As with everything post COVID everyones costs have increased but be aware structural engineers costs have more than doubled in the past year.
Angelo Pugliese
Aug 20, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Completed the design of our extension and dealt with building control in a time where it is not easy to deal with anybody
Completed the design of our extension and dealt with building control in a time where it is not easy to deal with anybody
Cafe Fairfull
Jun 27, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Just the professional service you would expect.. you get this and more. Thank you for the plans for the high street area.
Just the professional service you would expect.. you get this and more. Thank you for the plans for the high street area.
Hannah Dunbar
Mar 01, 2021
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Our experience of working with Phillip at Vellow Wood was an incredibly positive one. He really listened to what we were hoping to achieve through having an extension built, and worked to understand and realise our needs through his imaginative designs. During a difficult process of gaining Building Consent, Phillip took a lot of the stress off of us by dealing promptly and professionally with the local authority officials and only coming to us at need to know/do points in the process. His communication was always clear and courteous. We are so happy with the whole experience of working with
Deg McK
Feb 02, 2021
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Philip and the team at Vellow Wood were absolutely fantastic, provided just what we needed. They drew up our plans based on some pencil drawings I'd done and revised to suite some tweaks we made, they organised the structural engineers drawings etc and assisted with planning applications. They were always quick to respond and very professional throughout. Highly recommend! I can say with confidence that anyone who uses Vellow Wood will be very satisfied with their service.
