I am an Architect and Director at Smith Scott Mullan. With over 30 years’ experience of designing public buildings, I am interested in how design affects the way people use buildings and feel about the institutions that occupy them. I am convinced that when we design architecture that works well, we make society better.I like unusual projects which require critical thinking from first principles. I have degrees in both Architecture and Physics, and I am comfortable taking a strategic view across all design disciplines, challenging assumptions to ensure that conclusions are valid.I am an RIAS-Accredited Conservation Architect, with a particular passion for bringing new life to old buildings through careful repair and conservation combined with sensitive contemporary interventions.Outside work, I enjoy gardening and volunteering for my community on the Board of Tweedsmuir Community Company.Established in 1995, Smith Scott Mullan is a multi award-winning Edinburgh-based architectural practice. As architects, we believe that great design enhances lives, and we design with people in mind - creating places for people to thrive now and into the future. We have a reputation for technical excellence and a commitment to quality service, which ensure we build trusted relationships and deliver successful projects.