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A computer generated image showing the elevation of a four-storey building, in pale stone. The lower two floors have green awnings over each door/window. There's a bare tree in the open space in front of the building. The corner of a tower block sits next to it.

Civic Stone: Kirkgate Square

RIBA Bronze Medal High Commendation for ESALA alumnus

Exceptional achievement for MA (Hons) Architecture graduate Devon Tabata, whose work is recognised as one of the best design projects produced at his level in the last academic year worldwide.

Mark Kobine dressed in his graduation attire of a white bow tie and graduation robe

Mark Kobine dressed in his graduation attire of a white bow tie and graduation robe

Image: Douglas Robertson

ECA professional services colleague awarded a Principal’s Medal

Mark Kobine from Design Informatics received the illustrious award for his outstanding contribution to the institute’s community, and learning and teaching environment.

The Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower and surrounding buildings in Pudong Park in Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

The Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower and surrounding buildings in Pudong Park in Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

Image: DHU

University of Edinburgh joint institute celebrates in style after 10 years of success in China

Shanghai International College of Fashion and Innovation (SCF) is headed up by Professor Juliette MacDonald.

Three BA (Hons) Interior Design alumni have been name checked by Mix Interiors and Country & Town House magazines - Aaliyah Oshodi, Anna Bishop and Andrew Murray.

Left image: Aaliyah Oshodi taken by Lilly Bertrand-Webb. Middle and right images Anna Bishop and Andrew Murray, respectively, taken from Mix 30 Under 30 website.

Interior Design alumni recognised in top industry talent lists

Three BA (Hons) Interior Design alumni have been name checked by Mix Interiors and Country & Town House magazines.

Craig Martin profile picture

Professor Craig Martin appointed co-chair of the UK-wide Research Supervisors’ Network

The network supports all those involved in research to share resources, expertise and experiences

Four people sitting on the edge of a stage in discussion, one holding a microphone. Audience members in front of them are listening; behind them is a projected backdrop of colourful illustrations

Alumni opened the day with inspiring talks - L-R Lucy Roscoe, Alexander Naughton, Ryan Hamill & Rachel Hill

Drawn Back - Illustration alumni symposium: A day of creativity, connection, and collaboration

ECA illustrators from different eras have gathered together to inspire one another and work together.

A digital illustration of a children's play area - a boy in the foreground is holding a toy plane and running, behind him another child is wearing a horse outfit

Let's play - Jessica Zhan

Jessica Zhan

Celebrating success for ESALA students and staff

A 2024 graduate has been highly commended at the AJ Awards, while several students and staff were recognised at the Architecture and Design Scotland and Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) Scottish Student Awards for Architecture

Two students are wheeling a large architectural model along a paved pathway Image: Andong Guo, Bolun Hua and Shiyu Zhang

Architectural model goes on show at University’s Kings Buildings campus

The intricate model’s design was informed by data gleaned from Berlin’s biosphere and was first displayed as part of the 2024 Graduate Show.

A watercolour painting of a concrete dam in the middle of a mountainous landscape.

A General Impression of Luichart Dam: F A Weemys

Architects’ bold vision for Highlands reassessed

Visionary plans to transform the Scottish Highlands – first unveiled 80 years ago – were recently showcased in a compelling exhibition informed by an ESALA scholar.

A photograph of a terrace in Edinburgh's New Town, showing a variety of shapes and styles of window

Different types of windows

W. Victoria Lee

A tale of two conservations: Retrofitting historic windows in Edinburgh

ESALA academic’s new publication clarifies the process involved to help homeowners sensitively improve the energy efficiency of their historic windows.

Kirsteen and Heather are standing at a table, poring over a large book together. There is a microphone on the table, along with piles of other books and documents

Kirsteen Borland and Heather Claridge during the Voices of Experience conversations that will form the foundation of ‘Work Experience: ways of remembering (a) working life’. Image: Jude Barber

Image: Jude Barber

Royal Society of Edinburgh grants for ECA researchers

Projects that will benefit include a study of the recognition and remembering of everyday working lives; the establishment of a network to compare concertina-fold books from different times and cultures; and an exploration of the art and experience of musical accompaniment.

John Lawrie, 2nd from the right with staff from the ECA Glass programme 2016. John is wearing beige trousers and a blue blazer and waistcoat. He has white hair and glasses, and is smiling cheerfully.

John Lawrie, 2nd from the right, with staff from the ECA Glass programme in 2016

John Lawrie: 1928 - 2024

The glassmaking pioneer who both studied and taught at ECA, has passed away at the age of 95.