PRESS RELEASE
Bracewell has announced the opening of a new Edinburgh office and the appointment of Matthew Ansell as Senior Associate, further strengthening the practice’s presence and architectural expertise across Scotland.
Located at 40 Constitution Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6RS, the new office represents an important milestone in Bracewell’s continued development, providing a dedicated base to work more closely with clients, partners and project teams across Edinburgh, the Lothians and the east of Scotland.
Matthew brings more than 25 years of experience in architecture and masterplanning, with expertise spanning residential development, regeneration, heritage and complex placemaking projects. He has held senior positions at leading Scottish architectural practices, including META Architecture and Michael Laird Architects, where he has led multidisciplinary teams and overseen projects from concept through to completion.
The Edinburgh office builds on Bracewell’s established presence across Scotland, reflecting increasing demand for its architectural, masterplanning and energy & sustainability services. The expansion will strengthen the practice’s ability to respond to opportunities across the housing, retail, industrial, commercial, public sector and regeneration sectors.
Bracewell Senior Partner, David Keith, said:
“The opening of our Edinburgh office marks an important step in Bracewell’s continued development. Establishing a permanent presence in the capital allows us to build on existing relationships, develop new opportunities and work more closely with clients and project teams across the region.
“We are equally pleased to welcome Matt to Bracewell. His extensive experience, industry knowledge and understanding of residential development and masterplanning will be a valuable addition to the practice. His appointment further strengthens our expertise as we continue to deliver high-quality, sustainable places and buildings for communities across Scotland.”
New Senior Associate, Matthew Ansell, said:
“Bracewell has established a strong reputation over more than a century for delivering thoughtful, high-quality architecture and masterplanning projects. I am delighted to be joining the practice at such an important stage in its development.
“The new Edinburgh office provides an excellent opportunity to build relationships, develop projects and contribute to the practice’s continued success. I look forward to working alongside colleagues, clients and communities to deliver projects that respond to local needs and create lasting value.”
Commenting on the expansion, Global Board Director, Rory Mackenzie, said:
“Bracewell’s continued growth reflects the strength and expertise within Global’s growing consultancy portfolio. As a Group, we remain committed to supporting our businesses as they expand their capabilities, invest in talented people and pursue new opportunities across Scotland and beyond.
“We’ve seen Bracewell’s expertise first-hand through their role as architects for Global’s new 2,000m² headquarters in Inverness, which is due to open towards the end of this year. The new facility will bring more of our Group businesses together, creating greater opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing and working more closely across the portfolio.
“The opening of Bracewell’s Edinburgh office, alongside Matthew’s appointment, marks another positive step for the practice, and we look forward to supporting the team as they build on more than a century of architectural experience.”
A Century of Experience and Continued Growth
Founded in 1925, Bracewell now employs 45 people across five offices, providing Architecture, Masterplanning and Energy & Sustainability services to public and private sector clients across Scotland and beyond.
The expansion follows a period of significant activity for the practice, including being named Supporting Member of the Year at the Homes for Scotland Awards 2026 and securing major architectural and energy advisor framework appointments with Link Group and Langstane Housing Association and their partners
Over the past 12 months, Bracewell has supported proposals for approximately 6,800 homes across multiple Scottish local authority areas, reflecting the scale of its involvement in addressing housing demand across the country.
The new Edinburgh office will provide a base for the practice’s growing portfolio of work across the east of Scotland, reinforcing its long-term commitment to delivering considered, sustainable design and supporting the clients and communities it serves.
