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The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland has announced the Scottish shortlist of ten buildings for the 2008 RIBA Awards. Arnie Dunn, President of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, said: “We are delighted that Scotland has once again come up with such a strong list of submissions. These buildings are undoubtedly among the best in the UK and we are hopeful that Scotland will achieve a significant number of RIBA awards this year.”

One of the country's most exciting housing schemes has received a huge boost after accusations of maladministration were officially rejected. BD reported in February that the Highland Housing Fair, to be built near Inverness, was being investigated by the Scottish Public Service Ombudsman over claims that it had not properly followed planning procedure. But a leaked draft report by Ombudsman seen by BD.....


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New campus for University of Paisley by RMJM

New campus for University of Paisley by RMJM
An outline planning application has been submitted for the University of Paisley’s proposed flagship new-build development at its campus in Ayr. RMJM has designed the masterplan for the £75m University campus, and is now working on detailed plans for submission in 2008. The visualisations represent the overall outline planning application lodged for planning approval. The detailed planning application, due to be lodged in early 2008 will feature further detail. Through a merger with Bell College this year, the University of Paisley has created Scotland’s largest modern university; with over 18,000 students and 4 campuses in the West of Scotland. As part of the development, RMJM has been working with the University to create the new Ayr campus, which will sit within the Craigie estate parkland. More