Business Details
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Edinburgh
Oberlanders Architects is a multidisciplinary architectural practice with a proven track record in delivering innovative, sustainable, and user-centric design solutions. Established with a commitment to contextual design and technical excellence, we specialise in creating spaces that harmonise functionality with aesthetic appeal. Our team of specialists brings over two decades of experience across sectors including healthcare, education, residential, and commercial developments. We prioritise collaborative working, integrating client aspirations with expert knowledge to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.Our dedication to sustainability is evident through our in-house team of Passive House designers and Building Fabric Assessors, ensuring net-zero strategies are embedded from inception. Recognised as AJ100's Newcomer of the Year, we combine award-winning design with practical deliverability, serving clients from seven UK studios. Our holistic approach extends beyond architecture to masterplanning, interior design, and wellbeing consultancy, ensuring every project creates lasting value for communities and stakeholders.
Services
Architectural Design
Sustainability
Masterplanning
Interior Design
BIM Services
Visualisation
Wellbeing Consultancy
Principal Designer
Highlights and features
- 20+ years' experience in architectural design and masterplanning
- In-house sustainability experts with six certified Passive House designers
- Winner of AJ100 Newcomer of the Year award
- Specialist teams in BIM, wellbeing, and heritage conservation
- Client-led approach with proven on-time, on-budget delivery
What people say
Award-winning designs
Sustainable expertise
Client-focused approach
Timely delivery
Innovative solutions
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service transforms client visions into functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. We specialise in new builds and adaptive reuse projects, prioritising sustainability and user experience. Our collaborative approach ensures designs meet technical requirements while creating lasting community value through context-sensitive solutions.
Sustainability
Sustainability consultancy guides clients through net-zero strategies using passive house principles and building fabric optimisation. Our certified specialists develop tailored solutions that balance environmental goals with budgetary constraints, ensuring sustainable performance without compromising design integrity or project viability.
Masterplanning
Masterplanning creates cohesive communities through strategic spatial planning. We develop commercially viable schemes that enhance connectivity and place-making, from science parks to mixed-use developments. Our holistic approach integrates infrastructure, green spaces, and transport networks to create future-ready environments.
Interior Design
Interior design services focus on creating functional, inspiring environments that enhance user wellbeing. We develop tailored solutions across sectors, from healthcare interiors to workplace design, ensuring spatial layouts maximise usability while maintaining aesthetic coherence with architectural elements.
BIM Services
BIM services deliver coordinated digital representations of building projects. We provide strategy development, information management, and scan-to-BIM solutions that improve accuracy and efficiency. Our integrated approach ensures seamless data flow across project teams, supporting informed decision-making throughout the building lifecycle.
People
Philip Macdonald
Managing Partner
With extensive leadership experience, Philip drives Oberlanders Architects' strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in key projects. His expertise spans sustainable design and practice management, supported by industry recognition through awards and speaking engagements.
Andrew Wilmot
Partner
Andrew specialises in architectural design and masterplanning, combining technical expertise with creative vision. He leads major projects across education and residential sectors, ensuring innovative solutions that balance client needs with urban context.
Paul Gilligan
Sustainability Lead
Paul heads our sustainability team with six certified Passive House designers. His technical knowledge guides net-zero strategies, building fabric assessments, and environmental certifications, positioning Oberlanders Architects at the forefront of sustainable architecture.
Steve Charman
Interiors & Workplace Lead
Steve leads interior design initiatives, focusing on human-centric spaces that enhance wellbeing. His sector experience includes healthcare, education, and commercial interiors, delivering solutions that combine functionality with aesthetic appeal.
Charles Redmond
Senior Associate
Charles serves as Principal Designer for numerous projects, applying CDM expertise and health & safety management. His leadership ensures risk mitigation and compliance across diverse developments, from healthcare facilities to community buildings.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural design, sustainability consultancy, masterplanning, interior design, BIM, and wellbeing services across multiple sectors.
How do you incorporate sustainability into projects?
Our dedicated sustainability team integrates net-zero strategies from project inception using passive house principles, building fabric assessments, and lifecycle analysis.
Which sectors do you specialise in?
We work across healthcare, education, residential, commercial, and public sectors, delivering award-winning projects like the National Treatment Centre and Tillydrone Affordable Housing.
Can you handle complex regeneration projects?
Yes, our experience includes heritage-led regeneration such as the Manderston Street Student Accommodation and St Vincent Place restoration projects.
How do you ensure project delivery success?
Through collaborative working, BIM integration, and our proven 'Listen, Create, Deliver' methodology that prioritises client needs and technical excellence.
What accreditations do your team hold?
Our team includes six certified Passive House designers, CDM specialists, and members of professional bodies like the RIAS and Passivhaus Trust.
