Níall Hedderman

Oct 15, 20211 min read

Construction Industry Inflation in Edinburgh

This has been the same for every Architect, Engineer and Building Contractor I know in Edinburgh. No-one can remember a time where...

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Níall Hedderman

Jan 10, 20201 min read

Capital A Has Moved to a New Office

After many happy years sharing a space with Leask Architects on Dundas Street, they have decided to move to Humbie in East Lothian and I...

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Níall Hedderman

Mar 16, 20181 min read

How Hard Can It Be?

Since starting Capital A back in 2009, the majority of my clients have been regular homeowners. Most had never hired an Architect or...

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Níall Hedderman

Sep 17, 20171 min read

The 100 Best Homes in Scotland

This project was chosen by RIAS as one of the best 100 homes in Scotland since the year 2000. It is included with work by the best...

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Níall Hedderman

May 25, 20161 min read

We Have A Winner

I set up Capital A seven years ago and in that time have taken on over 160 projects. I have been lucky to meet many interesting clients...

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Níall Hedderman

Mar 10, 20161 min read

Stepping Down as ECAN Chairman

As an Architect I am registered with the ARB and I am also a member of both the RIBA and RIAS, but by far the most useful organisation I...

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Níall Hedderman

Feb 14, 20151 min read

New Edinburgh Office

Its been far too long since my last blog but I have been exceptionally busy over the past few months. 2015 has started with the biggest...

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Níall Hedderman

Jul 2, 20143 min read

A Decade On

I graduated from university ten years ago this summer, I still remember the exhaustion and excitement as my classmates finished our last...

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Níall Hedderman

Jun 3, 20142 min read

Edinburgh Chartered Architects Network

Over four years ago I was working on a project where part of my role was to record the condition of all the neighbours properties above...

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Níall Hedderman

Feb 25, 20141 min read

RIAS Chartered Practice

Late last year Capital A Architecture became a Chartered Practice under the terms of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland....

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Níall Hedderman

Dec 12, 20134 min read

What Are We Protecting?

Most people know that it takes a long time to become an Architect and many people know that, like Doctors and Lawyers, Architects are...

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Níall Hedderman

Nov 2, 20134 min read

It is a Service, not a Product!

2013 has been a busy year, at one point or another I had five separate buildings under construction. One is still being built and is due...

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Níall Hedderman

Mar 12, 20135 min read

Architects and Money

There is an elephant in the drawing room. The Great Recession has exposed the great issue at the heart of Architecture and it has nothing...

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Níall Hedderman

Jul 11, 20122 min read

Architects and Planning Applications

Following my last post, where I discussed my approach to social media, I had several discussions with Architects and other professionals...

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Níall Hedderman

Jun 25, 20126 min read

Social Media For An Architect

I've been a fan of social media in my personal life since 2006, it answers the age old question of 'I wonder what ever happened to...

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Níall Hedderman

Jan 12, 20124 min read

The Real Lost Generation

Since the start of the Great Recession there has been much discussion about the lack of opportunities for younger Architects,...

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Níall Hedderman

Sep 7, 20112 min read

Architect Designed Furniture

If there is one object that fascinates designers in general and Architects in particular, its the chair. Its so ubiquitous, an everyday...

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Níall Hedderman

Apr 12, 20102 min read

When Does Building Become Architecure

I had a pint with an old friend, who works for the Forestry Commission, recently. She deals with invasive species and is busy organising...

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The Thoughts of a Self-Employed Architect in Edinburgh