Architect serving Arbroath
Thoughtful architecture for coastal homes, heritage buildings & modern living.
Arbroath is a town shaped by its coastline, its historic harbour and the unmistakable silhouette of Arbroath Abbey. As a conservation-accredited architect serving Arbroath, based at 125A Nethergate in Dundee, we bring a sensitive, design-led approach to projects across Arbroath and the wider Angus coast. Our work balances contemporary living with the responsibility of working in one of Scotland’s most characterful historic towns.
A setting defined by coast, cliffs and heritage.
With around 23,000 residents, Arbroath is the largest town in Angus and a place where natural landscape and built history sit side by side. From the dramatic red sandstone cliffs stretching toward Auchmithie to the working harbour and the maritime stories preserved in the Signal Tower Museum, the town offers an architectural richness few coastal communities can match.
This setting demands a careful and informed approach to design — one that understands the impact of coastal exposure, weathering, orientation and the long-term resilience of materials. Whether you are planning a new coastal home, reworking an existing property, or upgrading an older building, our architecture respects the environment and the town’s strong sense of place.
Extensions, conversions & coastal homes.
Many homes in Arbroath — from traditional townhouses to modern detached properties on the edges of the town — benefit from thoughtful extension and reconfiguration. Whether expanding for a growing family, improving natural light, or creating a stronger connection to the coastal landscape, we design spaces that feel calm, generous and rooted in their setting.
For new-build homes along the coastline or in rural fringes, we provide site-specific design that addresses wind exposure, drainage, salt impact and long-term material durability. Our aim is to create architecture that ages gracefully in the coastal environment.
Lifestyle-focused, flexible, inclusive.
Modern life in Arbroath is wonderfully varied and homes increasingly need to adapt to different patterns of living — from home working to growing families, multi-generational living, or simply the desire for brighter, more efficient spaces. We design with flexibility at the heart of every project, creating homes that are comfortable, sustainable and able to evolve with you over time.
Conservation areas, listed buildings & traditional fabric.
Arbroath contains several conservation areas, as well as a significant number of listed buildings, particularly around the Abbey, the harbour and the historic town centre. Many homes are traditional stone, brick or render, with construction types that require the right balance of traditional repair methods and discreet modern upgrades.
As conservation-accredited architects, we regularly support clients with:
Extensions to listed and traditional properties.
Sensitive internal reconfiguration.
Energy-efficient retrofits and fabric-first upgrades.
Planning and listed-building consents.
Heritage impact statements and early-stage advice.
Repairs and alterations using appropriate materials and methods.
Our role is to guide you through the process with clarity — helping you understand what is possible and how to achieve it without compromising the character of the building.
Start your project in Arbroath.
If you’re planning a project in Arbroath, we’d be delighted to talk.
As architects in Dundee, we work closely with homeowners, businesses and community clients across Angus — offering thoughtful, high-quality architecture shaped by local knowledge and conservation expertise.
Get in touch to arrange a consultation and take the next step with confidence.