People
The directors of ARPL Architects are Patrick Lorimer, Robert Gilliland, Gordon Fleming, and Rebecca Cadie with John Ramsay, Stewart Glendinning and Kenneth Handley as associates.
The practice staff currently includes the following:
8 architects
1 quantity surveyor/ CDM co-ordinator
5 architectural assistants
2 administration support staff
The diversity of our project types is stimulating and interesting and all staff are encouraged to broaden their architectural knowledge and experience. Design teams are set up in response to the particular needs of each project.
On occasion we have worked in collaboration with other designers and architects, which can provide flexibility of personnel and broaden the base of expertise. Project teams have included specialists such as landscape architects, interior designers, exhibition designers, space planners, archaeologists, engineers and services consultants.
The four directors each have unique skills and contribution to make to the leadership of the practice.
PATRICK LORIMER DL MA DipA RIAS RIBA FSA Scot
Patrick Lorimer studied architecture at Cambridge University and has worked in South Africa and London prior to establishing the practice in Ayr in 1973. His career has had a focus on traditional construction and conservation and new uses for redundant buildings since the 1970’s. He is a member of both the RIAS Building Conservation Accreditation scheme as one of the earliest members, and the Architects Accredited in Building Conservation. His interests and experience have been our historic building work foundation and developing strong links with clients where long term relationships have realised a series of projects.
Patrick leads and oversees the conservation work in the practice, has been called as an expert witness on a number of occasions, and is a trustee of several historic buildings.
GORDON FLEMING BArch DipArch RIAS RIBA
Gordon Fleming trained at the MacIntosh School of Architecture, Glasgow University and worked in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London prior to joining the practice in 1998.
Gordon is accredited in sustainable design as part of the initial scheme developed by the RIAS. He leads the practice in our approach to design, particularly for new buildings, and success has been recognised through various design awards. He lectures, and is a part time design tutor at Strathclyde University School of Architecture.
His interests have resulted in utilising some innovative technology, and as a practice we ensure each site and building is considered carefully to produce appropriate solutions.
Gordon monitors the practice quality standards, programming and organisation of project design teams.
REBECCA CADIE BArch DipArch ARIAS RIBA
Rebecca Cadie trained at the MacIntosh School of Architecture, Glasgow University and worked in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Sussex and London prior to joining the practice in 1999. She has a particular interest and expertise developed in ecclesiastical buildings and is working towards conservation accreditation. She serves on church property committees at National and Diocesan level for several denominations. Through her lead several members of the staff have developed expertise in church repair and new project work.
Rebecca is responsible for managing the practice continued professional development (CPD) programme and mentors our students and trainees.
ROBERT GILLILAND HNC BIAT
Robert Gilliland has a technical background gained through his architectural training in practice in Ayrshire. His experience with construction detailing has led development of skills in the practice to ensure we can meet the needs of producing project information from traditional contracts to design and build projects efficiently and effectively. He has developed good relationships with local hospitality, commercial and housing developers.
Robert has business skills and expertise and is the finance director for the practice.