In what was a record for Glasgow-based practice, Holmes Miller was named as a finalist in eight categories, covering each of its key sectors - education, leisure, retrofit and public building – as well as Architectural Practice of the Year and Young Architect of the Year.

Organised by Urban Realm in partnership with The Drum, the Scottish Design Awards celebrate excellence in architecture, art and advertising. Winners across the 34 categories were selected from more than 150 businesses and individuals who submitted entries.

In a highly competitive field, Holmes Miller was pronounced the winner of the Health Building or Project category for its work on HMP & YOI Stirling, a groundbreaking new 100-person custodial facility for women in Scotland.

The new HMP & YOI Stirling custodial facility won the gold prize for its focus on trauma-informed design and rehabilitation. The practice has created a therapeutic environment based on safety, respect and dignity that aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of people in custody, staff and visitors.

Reflecting on its win, Holmes Miller highlighted its steadfast commitment to people-focused, sustainable architecture.

Callum Houston, managing director at Holmes Miller said: “It’s always inspiring to see our work being recognised by our industry peers, but having been named as finalists for a record eight categories among a pool of the best and brightest talent in Scottish architecture is a huge achievement in itself.

“This award is a reflection of the hard work, creativity and dedication of everyone in our team. We have always strived to place the end user at the centre of our designs to ensure every project meets the unique needs of both the client and the community. We are over the moon to receive this recognition and look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of excellence in our field.”

Also on the night, Threesixty Architecture was named Architectural Practice of the Year and picked up awards for three other project-focused categories.

These accolades come as the practice celebrates its 20th year of creating transformative and meaningful architectural projects and spaces from its studios in Glasgow and Inverness.

Over the past two decades, Threesixty Architecture has been quietly investing in capabilities and pursuing projects that align with the practice’s vision and values.

“This recognition is a real boost for our team,” says Alan Anthony, managing director at Threesixty Architecture. “We are fortunate to work on such diverse and fascinating projects that have the ability to be truly transformative and reflect our deeply held conviction to deliver social utility.”

Threesixty Architecture’s portfolio showcases a diverse range of projects, unified by a commitment to sustainability and innovation. The practices’ recent achievements include:

• Port of Leith Distillery: A technically complex, beautifully detailed, and striking mixed-use tower at Leith harbour’s entry, marking Scotland’s first vertical malt whisky distillery.
• SRUC Veterinary College, Inverness: A life sciences HQ designed around stringent RIBA 2030 sustainable standards, packed with narrative and purpose.
• Dundreggan Visitors Centre: The world’s first rewilding centre, deeply connected with the landscape and embedded with Gaelic narrative.
• Victorian Market Food Hall, Inverness: The retrofit and reinvention of an ‘urban room’ that explores the cultural and community impact of food halls and supports business incubation.
• A Vision for Glasgow’s Golden Z: A complex and compelling 20-30 year roadmap for urban development, unique in its depth and scope.

This year, Threesixty Architecture has further reinforced its status as a UK leader in urban regeneration completing several large scale and complex town and city centre masterplans for: Glasgow, Hamilton, Falkirk, Inverness, Dumfries, Clydebank, Paisley, East Kilbride, Fort William, and Dumbarton.

For a full list of the results, click here.