Kinning Park Complex, photographed by Jim Stephenson
New Practice is a women and LGBTQ+ led architecture practice. We have an energetic, socially and politically active team who use New Practice as a platform to work meaningfully in their chosen industry.
New Practice is led by Becca Thomas (ARB) and Marc Cairns.
Our working partnership began as an academic collaboration in 2010 and subsequently delivered projects in the UK and internationally which were awarded the 2012 RSA Gold Medal, 2014 Herald Society Award and 2018 Scottish Quality in Planning Award. Our shared practice is anchored in a commitment to the design and delivery of beautiful, practical places which offer social and environmental sustainability for healthier and happier neighbourhoods.
Following a number of collaborative international projects: including presentations at the 13th Venice Architecture Biennale, 2012 World Design Capital, 2014 Commonwealth Games, 2016 Lahore Biennale and 2017 Kosovo Festival of Architecture; New Practice was founded to provide a platform for projects with the specific focus of creating community-led outcomes and has featured on BBC Scotland, Parlour, RIAS Quarterly, FX magazine, the AJ and in New Architects 4.
New Practice works at the forefront of placeshaping practice, ensuring that community-led briefs and shared decision making shape the future of our built environment. We exist to develop the creative capacity of cities and to connect people with the decision making processes that underpin the urban experience.
photos courtesy of New Practice and Many Studios
Current Projects on-site and in progress
