Two of our projects can be seen in the latest edition of Gardens Illustrated, as part of a wider article on the work of landscape designer, Tracy McQue. You can see Trossachs Steading and Lochside studios pictured among Tracy's vibrant and vast planting, effectively framing each building and beyond.

Situated at the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Helen Lucas Architects have worked on various projects across this site, all with a distinct yet connected character that have been sensitively designed to sit seamlessly within the wider natural landscape. Tracy's powerful and carefully curated landscaping complements each building, creates a natural rhythm between structures and further unites our shared vision to achieve environmental sensitivity and timeless design.

We're thrilled to have our project Georgian Restoration featured in the latest edition of Homes & Interiors Scotland. The article offers a closer insight into the design and construction process that transformed a once run down yet beautiful historic building, into a modern and energy-efficient family home.

Interviews with the client and project architects, Rosalind Love and Issey Fraser, reveal the thoughtful design approach behind the restoration. Sensitive interventions allowed the building’s historic features to be carefully retained and repurposed, while the intergration of modern technologies ensures the home’s comfort, efficiency, and longevity. 

Pick up a copy to read more about this fantastic project!

We are delighted to announce that our west coast new build project has now received practial completion. Surrounded by native woodland, the building is carefully positioned to sit discretely on site while enjoying stunning sea views. Influenced by the neighbouring silver birch and rocky landscape the material palette incorporates both stone and timber. We are excited to see how with time it becomes part of the landscape.

A huge congratulations to HLA's Eilidh McGuigan who has received the Archietcture & Design Scotland: Designing in a Changing Climate Award 2025, awarded for her work, The Modern Ancestor: Cultivating a new land rituals for contemporary custonianship of the Cairngorm landscape.

An amazing and well deserved achievement!

Helen was kindly invited by Clemson University to present her lecture A Conversation on Conservation to their students in Genoa. 

The lecture explores the process and significance of safeguarding Edinburgh's architectural heritage through thoughtful, sensitive design. 

Drawing on a series of key projects by Helen Lucas Architects, Helen discusses various approaches to conservation within the city's historic New Town. These projects demonstrate how carefully considered interventions can protect the area's distinctive Georgian character while integrating modern adaptations, showcasing how design can celebrate both preservation and innovation. 

A great time, followed by a lot of thoughtful and interesting conservation, made for a fansatic trip.