Architect in Dundee

Award-winning, RIAS Conservation Accredited Architects, based in the heart of Dundee.

At 125Architects, we create light-filled beautifully crafted buildings across Dundee and the surrounding areas. From contemporary self-build homes to sensitive alterations to listed buildings, our work combines thoughtful design, rigorous technical detailing and a thorough understanding of local planning policy.

We are a multi-award-winning architectural practice, RIAS Conservation Accredited, with specialist expertise in Dundee’s historic neighbourhoods, traditional buildings, conservation areas and planning procedures.

If you’re thinking about altering, extending or upgrading your property in Dundee, we help you move from first ideas to full completion with clarity and support.

Why Choose an Architect Based in Dundee?

Working locally means we understand:

• Dundee’s evolving planning policies.

• Conservation area sensitivities.

• Tenement improvements and pre-1919 building upgrades.

• Local materials and construction methods.

• What Dundee City Council typically approves — and what it doesn’t.

This experience allows us to give early, accurate advice so your project starts with confidence.

Why Choose an RIAS Conservation-Accredited Architect in Dundee?

Dundee has some of Scotland’s most distinctive neighbourhoods — Victorian suburbs, robust stone tenements, post-war housing and a growing number of contemporary homes. Working within this variety requires technical expertise and strong design judgement.

At 125Architects, our accreditation and specialist experience mean you benefit from:

• Expert guidance in Dundee’s Conservation Areas.

• Sensitivity and experience when working with listed buildings.

• High-quality design that respects context.

• Strong planning strategies that reduce risk and understand significance and prioritisation.

• A modern, design-led approach that enhances value.

We balance character with contemporary living — light, space, comfort and long-term performance.

Our Architectural Services in Dundee

Residential Development.

We work with developers and landowners to deliver high-quality residential developments — from single plots to multi-unit development sites combining various housing typologies.

Our designs prioritise placemaking, efficient layouts, strong streetscapes and architectural quality, seeking to use placemaking principles to maximise density and GDV in support of our Client’s objectives.

We support you from early feasibility and masterplanning through to detailed planning applications, Building Warrant and contract information always with a focus on viability, build efficiency and creating desirable, well-proportioned homes that respond sensitively to their surroundings.

Self-Build Homes.

From first concept to completion, we help self-build clients create homes that feel personal, efficient and beautifully tailored to their site.

Our approach balances aesthetics with practicality — orientation, buildability, material performance and long-term running costs.

Whether you’re developing a wooded hillside plot or replacing an existing structure, we guide you through design options, planning strategy and the entire technical journey with clarity and confidence.

House Extensions.

From modern garden-facing additions to bold internal reconfigurations, we design extensions that maximise light, space and comfort. Our approach is always contextual — contemporary but respectful of Dundee’s character and topography.

Renovations & Reconfigurations.

Whether you’re opening up a ground floor, improving energy performance or reworking circulation, we create intelligent, efficient plans that feel effortless to use. Every design is tailored to the way you live.

Energy Upgrades & Traditional Building Improvements.

Dundee’s pre-1919 housing stock often needs careful upgrades — insulation, window improvements, ventilation strategies and damp mitigation. We design solutions that enhance comfort without damaging original fabric.

Listed Buildings & Conservation Areas.

As conservation-accredited architects, we specialise in:

• Working within Dundee’s Conservation Areas

• Alterations to listed buildings

• Navigating sensitive planning routes

• Conservation & repair and adaptive reuse

• Integrating modern living into historic structures

You receive expert guidance from the first sketch and understanding of how to prioritise works through to completion of works on site.

Feasibility Studies

For homeowners and developers seeking comfort before committing, we assess:

• What’s realistically achievable.

• Planning and conservation constraints.

• Structural and ground considerations.

• Budget alignment.

• Early design options.

• Density, typology and GDV.

A feasibility study provides a clear, confident path forward.

Planning & Building Warrant Applications

We handle every part of the statutory process, from early advice to fully managed submissions. Our drawings, detail quality and supporting specifications make applications smoother and more predictable.

Construction Information, Tendering & Contractor Appointment

We prepare clear, robust construction information that gives contractors everything they need to price accurately and build confidently — drawings, schedules, specifications and detail packages tailored to your project.

We manage the tender process, assess returns, advise on contract selection and guide you through appointing the right contractor for the job. Our approach reduces uncertainty, improves cost control and helps ensure the build runs smoothly from the first day on site