We are primarily based at our studio in Strathdon, located in Aberdeenshire, in the Cairngorms National Park, which we designed in 2020. With a wall of glass overlooking Glen Nochty, we find that being surrounded by a sensitive landscape which is akin to those in which our buildings are often located, enhances our design process and sensitivity. We also maintain a base in Inverness.
With a close interest in contextual architecture, as well as exploring contemporary interpretations of vernacular Scottish architecture, we truly understand the value and importance of creating homes that are not only beautiful but completely functional.
Whether your project is a modern sustainable house, a country home, or a sensitive renovation, we bring a collaborative and open-minded approach to all of our work, ensuring that clients are at the centre of the process, and the building is bespoke to them.
Andrew worked for several celebrated Scottish Architecture practices before setting up Brown & Brown in 2010. Andrew coordinates the studios design output, and always brings unprecedented levels of technical detail to all of our projects, ensuring that the design intent is preserved throughout - from conception to completion.
Andrew is an invited critic and guest lecturer at several UK schools of Architecture, and has taught at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Andrew is a certified member of the ARB, RIBA, RIAS and SEDA, and is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts.
Kate has played an integral part of the business since co founding Brown & Brown in 2010.
With a keen focus on the detail, Kate works closely with clients and contractors through the planning and interior stages of our projects. Using her professional experience in urban and regional planning to ensure that our work is always site-specific. Kate has previously been involved in design tutoring and is a visiting critic at the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, in Aberdeen.
— Architecture Practice of the Year
— Residential Award (Commendation) — House for a Chemist
— Residential Award — Lower Tullochgrue
— Small Project Award — Cornival
— Residential Award (Commendation) — House for a Chemist
— Residential Award (Commendation) — Cornival
— House of the Year Award (Shortlisted) — Lower Tullochgrue
— Single Dwelling Award — Lower Tullochgrue
— Chairman’s Award for Architecture - Lower Tullochgrue
— Residential: Single home — Lower Tullochgrue (Award)
— Residential: Single home — Upper Parkbrae (Commendation)
— High Commendation
— Winner - Innovative Use of Timber
— High Commendation - Sustainability
— Finalist Best Residential Project
— Best Design Led Architects Practice UK
— Regional Finalist
— Best Architecture Firm in Scotland
— Best Contemporary Architecture Firm, North-East Scotland
— Project of the Year (Finalist)
— Best New Build House
— Overall Winner
— Andrew Brown
Scottish Design Awards 2022 — Architecture Practice of the Year. We were delighted recently to win the Architecture Practice of the Year, at the Scottish Design Awards 2022, with our House for a Chemist project was also recognised
Creative Focus — We catch up with Euan from Wilding Film, to discuss his creative process, and to learn more about his work.
A Client Perspective — We catch up with the client of our Lower Tullochgrue project, to discuss how they found the process of creating their dream home in Scotland
If you’d like to discuss a project please contact Andrew or Kate on +44 (0)1975 325 003 or alternatively email info@brownandbrownarchitects.com