Bracewell Stirling Consulting Head Office

3 November 2026

Bracewell strengthens Scottish presence with new Edinburgh office and senior appointment

Highlights:

* New Edinburgh office opens at 40 Constitution Street, Leith, strengthening Bracewell’s presence across Scotland.
* Senior appointment sees Matthew Ansell join as Senior Associate, bringing more than 25 years’ experience in architecture and masterplanning.
* Founded in 1925, Bracewell now employs 45 people across five offices, having supported proposals for approximately 6,800 homes over the past 12 months

Bracewell has announced the opening of a new Edinburgh office and the appointment of Matthew Ansell as Senior Associate, further strengthening the practice’s presence and architectural expertise across Scotland.

Aerial view of Bracewell’s new office in Leith, Edinburgh:

photo courtesy of architects office

Located at 40 Constitution Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6RS, the new office represents an important milestone in Bracewell’s continued development, providing a dedicated base to work more closely with clients, partners and project teams across Edinburgh, the Lothians and the east of Scotland.

Matthew brings more than 25 years of experience in architecture and masterplanning, with expertise spanning residential development, regeneration, heritage and complex placemaking projects. He has held senior positions at leading Scottish architectural practices, including META Architecture and Michael Laird Architects, where he has led multidisciplinary teams and overseen projects from concept through to completion.

The Edinburgh office builds on Bracewell’s established presence across Scotland, reflecting increasing demand for its architectural, masterplanning and energy & sustainability services. The expansion will strengthen the practice’s ability to respond to opportunities across the housing, retail, industrial, commercial, public sector and regeneration sectors.

Left to right – Matthew Ansell and David Keith of Bracewell:

photo courtesy of architects office

Bracewell Senior Partner, David Keith, said:

“The opening of our Edinburgh office marks an important step in Bracewell’s continued development. Establishing a permanent presence in the capital allows us to build on existing relationships, develop new opportunities and work more closely with clients and project teams across the region.

“We are equally pleased to welcome Matt to Bracewell. His extensive experience, industry knowledge and understanding of residential development and masterplanning will be a valuable addition to the practice. His appointment further strengthens our expertise as we continue to deliver high-quality, sustainable places and buildings for communities across Scotland.”

New Senior Associate, Matthew Ansell, said:

“Bracewell has established a strong reputation over more than a century for delivering thoughtful, high-quality architecture and masterplanning projects. I am delighted to be joining the practice at such an important stage in its development.

“The new Edinburgh office provides an excellent opportunity to build relationships, develop projects and contribute to the practice’s continued success. I look forward to working alongside colleagues, clients and communities to deliver projects that respond to local needs and create lasting value.”

Commenting on the expansion, Global Board Director, Rory Mackenzie, said:

“Bracewell’s continued growth reflects the strength and expertise within Global’s growing consultancy portfolio. As a Group, we remain committed to supporting our businesses as they expand their capabilities, invest in talented people and pursue new opportunities across Scotland and beyond.

“We’ve seen Bracewell’s expertise first-hand through their role as architects for Global’s new 2,000m² headquarters in Inverness, which is due to open towards the end of this year. The new facility will bring more of our Group businesses together, creating greater opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and working more closely across the portfolio.

“The opening of Bracewell’s Edinburgh office, alongside Matthew’s appointment, marks another positive step for the practice, and we look forward to supporting the team as they build on more than a century of architectural experience.”

A Century of Experience and Continued Growth

Founded in 1925, Bracewell now employs 45 people across five offices, providing Architecture, Masterplanning and Energy & Sustainability services to public and private sector clients across Scotland and beyond.

The expansion follows a period of significant activity for the practice, including being named Supporting Member of the Year at the Homes for Scotland Awards 2026 and securing major architectural and energy advisor framework appointments with Link Group and Langstane Housing Association and their partners

Over the past 12 months, Bracewell has supported proposals for approximately 6,800 homes across multiple Scottish local authority areas, reflecting the scale of its involvement in addressing housing demand across the country.

The new Edinburgh office will provide a base for the practice’s growing portfolio of work across the east of Scotland, reinforcing its long-term commitment to delivering considered, sustainable design and supporting the clients and communities it serves.

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About Bracewell

Founded in 1925 by Arthur Bracewell, who introduced the ‘garden city’ design style to Central Scotland, Bracewell is one of Scotland’s longest-established architectural practices.

Today, the award-winning practice employs 45 people across five offices in Scotland, providing Architecture, Masterplanning and Energy & Sustainability services to public and private sector clients.

Part of the Global group, Bracewell has continued to expand its capabilities and geographical reach, including through its strategic investment in Halesowen-based Gould Singleton Architects in the West Midlands in October 2025. Both practices retain their established brands, working together to pursue larger-scale commercial and residential projects across the UK.

Bracewell delivers projects across a broad range of sectors, including residential, commercial, retail, industrial, public sector and regeneration, combining more than a century of architectural experience with a commitment to sustainable, considered design.

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About Global

Global is at the heart of tomorrow’s energy. And, as the world electrifies, we are embracing the transition, supporting the safer, faster and more efficient production of power. Across onshore & offshore wind, oil & gas, and transmission, Global is the trusted partner for tomorrow’s energy landscape with our portfolio of companies spanning the unique matrix of capabilities required to deliver major energy and utilities infrastructure projects.

Including planning & consent, engineering & design, fabrication & modular build-out, construction & logistics, and operation & maintenance – Global’s integrated suite of capabilities allows us to deliver bespoke, multi-service, turnkey solutions to clients, covering the full project lifecycle. These connected capabilities – combining deep technical expertise with practical delivery experience – deliver clarity, accountability, and confidence to clients.

Global’s sector-leading integrated energy infrastructure solutions are seamlessly delivered by group of companies Global Energy Solutions, Global Project Services, Global Infrastructure, Global Modular, Global Power Services, Global Port Services, Global Port Services Shipping, Global Crane Services, Global Wind Projects, Global Commissioning, Apollo, and PRISM Energy. This vast array of capabilities is supported by the group’s strategic investments across the consultancy, construction & building services, and recruitment sectors, including Arthian, Bracewell, Gould Singleton Architects, Capstone Construction, SB Services, Cammach, Global Highland, Be Personnel, and CHANCE Recruitment.

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3 November 2025

Leading Scottish architecture practice makes strategic investment

Bracewell makes strategic investment in Midlands-based Gould Singleton Architects with synergies & increased scale set to see group target larger projects UK-wide

Highlights:

* Investment creates a 50 strong team of architects, technologists & support staff
* Increased scale of group will see it bid for larger projects, UK-wide
* Well-established Bracewell & Gould Singleton brands to be retained
* All staff and directors retained

Primrose Street Alloa residential development by Bracewell:

Bracewell, one of Scotland’s longest established architectural practices has expanded its reach into England after making a strategic investment in Midlands-based Gould Singleton Architects. As part of the consultancy portfolio of Scottish investment group, Global, the newly combined architecture group – with 50 architects, technologists & support staff – will work together, benefitting from synergies and opportunities across the wider group, to bid for large scale commercial and residential projects UK-wide.

Following the investment, which directors at both companies are hailing as a ‘meeting of minds’ and ‘a perfect alignment of capabilities and reach’, all staff and management will be retained and continue to operate under the well established and widely respected Bracewell and Gould Singleton Architects brands.

Bracewell, an award-winning consultancy providing design, master planning, 3D modelling, and sustainability services, recently celebrated its centenary while RIBA Chartered Practice, Gould Singleton Architects, enjoys a rich history dating back to 1977 and is recognised for its Project management skills, innovative design and technical expertise particularly in light gauge steel frame LGSF construction.

A meeting of minds

Speaking about joining forces with Bracewell, Gould Singleton Director, Stephen Cox, said:

“We are excited to take this next step in our growth journey alongside what is one of Scotland’s most respected consultancies. Having previously worked closely with other companies in the Global portfolio, we are excited to join together with David Keith, Amanda MacRitchie and their team to explore new markets and deliver bigger projects together.

“This really is a meeting of minds and a great fit, with the combining of our resources, capabilities and geographical reach allowing us to work with existing and new clients to deliver major commercial and residential projects right across the UK.

“With Global’s reputation for developing talent and future leaders, the whole team at Gould Singleton are excited for the opportunities that this new partnership will bring, both individually and as a company.”

Primrose Street Alloa property design:

Bracewell growth journey continues

Commenting on the strategic investment – the company’s first since becoming part of leading Scottish investment group, Global, in 2024 – Bracewell Senior Partner, David Keith, said:

“As long term admirers of Gould Singleton Architects – and Stephen Cox and fellow Director, Peter Icke – myself and fellow Bracewell Senior partner, Amanda MacRitchie, are thrilled to bring together these two long-established practices. While we will both continue to operate individually under our strong and recognised brands, servicing clients in our key markets, the scaling up of our resources this investment brings will allow the enlarged entity to work closely together to grow and explore bigger opportunities, which is really exciting for us all.

“Since joining the Global portfolio, we have seen first hand the power of being supported by – and benefitting from the synergies and opportunities that come with being part of – a larger group. I know Stephen, Peter, Amanda and I – are all excited to see where we can go together on this next step of our growth journey.”

Since joining the Global group of companies in 2024, Bracewell has increased the size of its team by 50%, expanded its services and entered new markets. As well as providing architectural and design services, the company has been providing Energy & Sustainability compliance advice, including Passivhaus. In addition to expanding its energy performance capabilities, it has also grown its masterplanning design service by engaging new staff with specific skills in this area while also expanding its commercial architecture offering.

Left to right – Amanda MacRitchie and David Keith with Stephen Cox and Peter Icke:

Group growth

Commenting on the investment, Global Board Director, Rory Mackenzie, said:
“This strategic investment sees Gould Singleton Architects join Bracewell in what is a growing Global consultancy portfolio numbering in excess of 400 hundred consultants, designers and specialists. We look forward to the new synergies and opportunities that will be created by having an innovative and commercially astute practice like Gould Singleton in the group.

“Having worked closely with GSA through other companies in the portfolio we know they have similar values to our own – prioritising people, innovation and quality – and we look forward to supporting their team on this next stage of their growth journey both as individuals and as a company.”

About Bracewell

One of Scotland’s longest-established architectural practices, the award-winning Bracewell was founded in 1925 by Arthur Bracewell, who brought the ‘garden city’ design style to Central Scotland. Today, Bracewell employs a team of 31 staff across offices in Stirling, Inverness, and Oban, delivering projects throughout Scotland.

Offering design, master planning, sustainability and visualisation services, Bracewell has expertise in all scales of private and social housing developments, with current commercial projects including retail, manufacturing, hotels, offices, and leisure facilities.

www.bracewell.co

Pegasus Retirement Village Lichfield by GSA:

About Gould Singleton Architects

Founded in 1977 by Roy Singleton and Gordon Gould, Gould Singleton Architects employs 13 staff at its base in Halesowen, West Midlands delivering projects throughout England and Wales.

Their ethos centres on Innovation, Design, and Experience, with a bespoke approach tailored to each client’s needs—from schematic planning to full project management.

The firm’s longevity, reflects its adaptability, client-focused service, and commitment to architectural integrity working in multiple sectors including residential, retail, education, healthcare, community and commercial projects, offices, manufacturing and industrial developments.
As they approach their 50th anniversary, Gould Singleton Architects stands as a testament to enduring creativity and professional excellence in the built environment.
www.gouldsingleton.co.uk

Rory Mackenzie of Global:

About Global

Global is a Scottish-headquartered, people-led, investment company with businesses located across Scotland, the UK and Ireland. With a diverse, multi-sector portfolio of businesses, providing project life cycle solutions across the energy and infrastructure sector.

Global specialises in realising growth potential and opportunities for expansion through values, innovative strategies and the development of people – all underpinned with a drive to succeed on their journey.

An entrepreneurial-driven business, Global companies include Global Port Services, Global Crane Services, Global Wind Projects, Global Infrastructure, Global Power Services, Arthian, Global Infrastructure, Bracewell, Capstone Construction, Scot Build, Calder Electrical, Global Highland, Cammach, Be Personnel, Chance Recruitment and Genesis Personnel.
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Castle Business Park in Stirling
Design: Michael Laird Architects (MLA)

Stirling Business Park : image from Michael Laird Architects
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