Successful Tender – 17 Castlegate, Lanark We are excited to share the news that we have successfully secured the tender for 17 Castlegate Feasibility stages in Lanark. Our team is set to embark on a comprehensive feasibility study, examining both the current site and building to assess redevelopment options that Read more…
Site Visit – Seville Place, Dublin We travelled over to Dublin to conduct survey work and inspect a couple of traditional townhouses on Seville Place for a private client, along with a quick tour of Dublin and its traditional and contemporary architecture. We’ll be collaborating closely with both the client Read more…
Building Warrant Approved – Private Residence – Waterfoot SBA was appointed by our private client to take their private residence project through the technical design stage and submit a building warrant to form an open-plan living-diner room, creating a vaulted room and increasing natural light along with modernising throughout. We Read more…
Planning Consent Granted – Private Residence, Edinburgh SBA is thrilled to share that planning consent has been granted for our client’s project at their private residence to extend their existing garage to create a large double garage and a new secure driveway. We look forward to continuing the next stages Read more…
Litchfield Cathedral – Day Out Team SBA had an inspiring day out at Litchfield Cathedral! The stunning Gothic architecture and intricate details sparked fresh ideas and reminded us why working with historic buildings is at the forefront of our ethos. With a strong background in conservation, we’re passionate about Read more…
Stakeholder Meeting – Crabtree Park Improvement – Douglas We’re thrilled to announce that SBA has successfully held the first multi-stakeholder meeting with the Douglas Community Development Company for the proposed Sports Pavilion at Crabtree Street! Engaging directly with our community has always been at the heart of our mission. This Read more…
Successful Tender – Crabtree Park Improvement – Douglas We are thrilled to announce that we’ve won the tender for the Crabtree Park Improvement project in Douglas on behalf of the Douglas Community Development Company! Our team will soon begin a feasibility study to revitalise the Crabtree Football Pitches, transforming them Read more…
My Professional Journey – With James Sanderson Reflecting on my 33-year professional journey working with Listed Buildings and Historic Fabric, I’ve just realised how my colleagues and I have a finely honed a set of skills that now come naturally to us. Skills that are now second nature in preserving, Read more…
Architect’s Factory Tour – Fakro Poland 2024 Our Chartered Architectural Technologist, Matthew Gibson MCIAT, had an amazing time exploring Poland on the FAKRO GB Factory Trip 2024! Huge thanks to Stewart MacKenzie and Charlie Kane for putting together such a fantastic and organised trip, and a shoutout to the Fakro Poland team for their warm hospitality. From Read more…
School Presentation – Working in Architecture Sanderson Borland is thrilled to share that our Chartered Architectural Technologist, Elliot Dickson MCIAT, had the privilege of being invited to give an inspiring presentation to the students of Firrhill High School in Edinburgh today. Elliot shared valuable insights into the world of architecture, Read more…
Building Warrant Approved – Private Residence – South Queensferry Sanderson Borland were appointed by our private client to take their private residence project through the technical design stage and submit a building warrant. We are delighted to receive the approval of the building warrant on our client’s behalf with our Read more…
Architects Walkaround Open Day – Lochford Gardens Join Sanderson Borland for an exclusive glimpse into the future of living at Harrison Hunt’s Lochford Gardens development! Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 12th 2023! Register interest with Knight Frank at 0131 222 9600 Are you curious about the design and architectural marvels Read more…
Site Visit – Westgate, Bridgnorth Before demolition works began on site Sanderson Borland met with the client and project engineers to review the existing Westgate site, now some of the existing foliage had been reduced. During this visit, we were also able to gain safe access for the first time Read more…
Planning Submitted – The Old Manse, Phase 2 Following our client’s successful project The Old Manse, Dunbar, Harrison Hunt were approached by the landowner to take a look at the neighbouring site. Sanderson Borland looked at various options to make the site viable in terms of financial and deliverability on Read more…
Project Completed – St George’s Vicarage, Stockport We are delighted to showcase our completed project on behalf of our client Harrison Hunt, following the handover of St George’s Vicarage, Stockport. A long time coming but the full St George’s Vicarage, Phase 1 and Phase 2 have been completed. After numerous Read more…
1. What is an Architectural Technologist? This is a question that, at the start of my career, was always asked. An Architectural Technologist is a qualified professional that offers a full architectural design service, that leads and manages projects from conception to completion and all with an understanding of building Read more…
International Women’s Day – Interview International Women’s Day: An Interview with Diana Borland, managing director at Sanderson Borland and Creative Director at Harrison Hunt. To celebrate International Women’s Day, this week we are putting the spotlight on our director: Diana Borland. 1. Please can you provide an overview of your Read more…
Planning Consent Granted – Westgate, Bridgnorth Sanderson Borland is thrilled to share that planning consent following a successful appeal by the project planning consultants RCA Regeneration and permission was granted by the council to build 30 new dwellings, in Westgate, Bridgnorth of 6 affordable units and a mix of 2-5 Read more…
Planning Consent Granted – Two Storey Extension, Edinburgh Sanderson Borland is thrilled to announce that we have received planning consent approval for our proposed two-storey extension in Edinburgh.
Building Warrant Approved – Private Residence – Larkhall, South Lanarkshire Sanderson Borland were appointed by our private client to take their private residence project through the technical design stage and submit a building warrant. We are delighted to receive the approval of the building warrant on our client’s behalf with Read more…
Start on Site – Lochford Gardens, Dunbar Following a combination of tricky market conditions and supply chain problems, we are pleased for our client Harrison Hunt that we have now been able to start on-site for Phase 1 of Lochford Gardens in Dunbar. Where the mobilisation works are now well Read more…
Planning Submitted – Two Storey Extension, Edinburgh Following our successful planning application for our single-storey extension project, in Edinburgh we were approached by a neighbouring property where the owner wanted to look at extending their house to meet the family’s needs. Looking at various concept designs, Sanderson Borland was challenged Read more…
Planning Consent Granted – St Williams Church, Ince Sanderson Borland is thrilled to share that planning consent was granted by Wigan council to convert St Williams Church in Ince into 27 affordable flats and houses for our client Housing People Building Communities. A challenging project to get to this stage Read more…
Project Completed – The Old Manse, Dunbar We are delighted to showcase our completed project on behalf of our client Harrison Hunt, following handover of The Old Manse, Dunbar. After a year on-site, and as with any older building, at the Old Manse various unknown hidden surprises following strip out Read more…
Planning Consent Granted/ Warrant Approved – Single Storey Extension, Edinburgh Following the submission of planning to the local authority we are delighted for our client to gain planning consent for their single-storey extension, and also gain warrant approval for the project, both in record time of a month. We are Read more…
Planning Submitted – Single Storey Extension, Edinburgh Sanderson Borland was approached by a private client, in Edinburgh looking to increase their own home living space, with a single-storey extension out the back to maximise the entertaining space. Sanderson Borland was asked to look at a couple of concept options and Read more…
Planning Submitted – St Williams Church, Ince Sanderson Borland was approached by Housing People Building Communities a charity organisation to develop a proposal to convert the existing St Williams Church in Ince, along with the neighbouring Presbytery and the bounding land. Our proposal involved converting the existing church into a Read more…
Progress on Site – St George’s Vicarage, Stockport Phase 2 of St George’s Vicarage, in Stockport, is well underway with the new extension timber frame superstructure and the roof coming along nicely. With the new ‘link’ building steel structure and precast panels are all currently being positioned into their final Read more…
Elliot Dickson joins our Edinburgh Studio A warm welcome to Elliot: We’re delighted to welcome Elliot Dickson to our Sanderson Borland team in our Edinburgh studio. With a wealth of experience gained from working at a prominent architectural practice based in Edinburgh, Elliot brings a unique blend of expertise and Read more…
Start on Site – The Old Manse, Dunbar At the Old Manse, we have had a busy couple of months in getting warrant approval and our contractor Cornhill Building Services on site for our client Harrison Hunt. Inside we are well on with stripping out and forming new internal openings Read more…
Project Completed – Phase 1, St George’s Vicarage, Stockport We are delighted to showcase the initial completion of Phase 1 at St George’s Vicarage, Stockport. This has involved completing 6 new building 4-bedroom houses along with safety works to the existing Vicarage. With all 6 new dwellings sold already our Read more…
Planning Consent Granted – The Old Manse, Dunbar Sanderson Borland is thrilled to share that planning consent was granted by the council to convert the Old Manse, Dunbar into four residential apartments. Sanderson Borland is continuing its relationship with Harrison Hunt and is progressing with the Building Warrant Submission, construction Read more…
Planning Submitted – The Old Manse, Dunbar Following our client Harrison Hunt‘s acquisition of the Old Manse, Dunbar we were asked to submit a planning application to convert the existing building from an office building into four residential dwellings. Planning was submitted and we will work with East Lothian Council Read more…
Planning Submitted – Westgate Bridgnorth Following various concept proposals and the changing size of the plot of land our client was able to purchase, we submitted on behalf of our client Housing Plus Group seeking full planning permission for 30 dwellings on an old redundant council office building, in Westgate Read more…
Planning Consent Granted – Lochford Gardens, Dunbar Following positive discussions with the local authority, Sanderson Borland is pleased that we have been granted planning consent for 37 dwellings in Lochford Gardens, Dunbar. We will now work with our client Harrison Hunt to progress the technical design stages, and warrant submission Read more…
Planning Submitted – Lochford Gardens, Dunbar Working in collaboration again with Harrison Hunt Sanderson Borland was appointed to look at developing a proposal for the last remaining plot of land that formed the Hallhill Masterplan, in Dunbar. The original overall masterplan had a design approved for 42 dwellings however our Read more…
Start on Site – St George’s Vicarage Following a quick start on site mobilisation from the project contractor we are well on with the initial works at St George’s Vicarage, Stockport in digging foundations for the 6 new dwelling houses along with making the existing Vicarage safe for access. This Read more…
Project Completed – Ballam Road We are delighted to showcase our completed project on behalf of our client Harrison Hunt, following handover Ballam Road, Lytham. Our design, and interior choices have been well received by our client and the end purchasers at Ballam Road with all apartments sold by our Read more…
Matthew Gibson joins our Edinburgh Studio A warm welcome to Matthew: We’re delighted to welcome Matthew Gibson to our Sanderson Borland team in our Edinburgh studio (photo taken in one of his favourite cities – one guess where?) As a member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, Matthew has Read more…
Planning Consent Granted – St George’s Vicarage, Stockport We are delighted to announce we have attained full detailed planning consent to develop and convert the Grade 2 former St George’s Vicarage site in Stockport, into a highly desirable residential development. Collaborating with our associated developers Harrison Hunt, our design team worked Read more…
Planning Submitted – St George’s Vicarage, Stockport We are very pleased to announce that we have just submitted a Full Planning & Listed Building Application on behalf of our client, Harrison Hunt, to Stockport Council to restore the derelict Grade II listed St George’s Vicarage and convert it into apartments with Read more…
Diana Borland attends MIPIM 2018 Our Managing Director Diana Borland and David Harrison of Harrison Hunt took at trip to the South of France to see what the current buzz was at MIPIM. Diana reacquainted herself with some old friends, clients, colleagues and made some new ones and enjoyed sharing Read more…
James Sanderson Appointed to the Board of Governors at the Glasgow School of Art Our Director, James Sanderson has recently been appointed to the Board of Governors of The Glasgow School of Art after being invited to interview by one of the GSA Development Trustees. In addition to this appointment, Read more…
Alternative Burns Night Fundraiser 2018 This year’s Alternative Burns Night Fundraiser has raised £12,650.00 for our chosen charities, Seamab and Global Action Nepal. We celebrated with 200 other industry professionals, filling one of the best ceilidh venues in Edinburgh, the Ghillie Dhu. At this year’s Alternative Burns Night Fundraiser following Read more…
Planning Consent Granted – Ballam Road, Lytham We are pleased to announce that we have just attained planning consent for our residential project in Lytham on behalf of our client and sister company Harrison Hunt. This project is to replace a large art deco style villa on Ballam Road in Read more…
‘Creative Days’ Workshop We were approached by Blackburn Cathedral and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School to take part in one of their ‘Creative Days’ for their year 8 and 9 students. James Sanderson, our Cathedral Architect at Blackburn Cathedral led a series of workshops for small groups of students on the Read more…
The National Precentors Conference, Blackburn Director, James Sanderson who has been Cathedral Architect at Blackburn for over 15 years was invited to speak at the National Precentors Conference to discuss the £35m regeneration masterplan he led in Blackburn to create a new Cathedral precinct. The masterplan has been successful in Read more…
Faith Wood Joins the Team We are pleased to announce Faith Wood has joined Sanderson Borland. Faith Wood has just completed her Masters in Architecture (Part II) at The University of Edinburgh after graduating from the University of Liverpool. Achieveing a First Class Honours and being awarded the Holt Travelling Read more…
Project Complete – Cathedral Court, Blackburn ‘The £8 million cathedral court development provides accommodation for the cathedral’s clergy and organ scholars. It is thought to be the first group of new residential buildings built at an English cathedral for 500 years. Alongside apartments, the scheme also includes a new glazed Read more…
Archbishop of York welcomes Blackburn Cathedral’s cloisters ‘More than 600 worshippers gathered to witness the Archbishop of York open the first set of Cathedral Close buildings and Cloister Gardens for 570 years. Archbishop John Sentamu, blessed the £8million build and held a service in front of a packed audience.’ To Read more…