James F Stephen Architects

06/03/2026

A few aerial images of the ongoing over-roofing; refurbishment & extension project at the remote RNLI Kirkcudbright Lifeboat Station.

Photographs include; the original existing building, construction to floor level of the new extension and current progress to liner tray installation of the over-roofing works. All with the dramatic landscape of the Kirkcudbright Bay coastline in the background.

27/02/2026

Ryan recently attended the RIAS Doolan Award Lecture, held at V&A Dundee, covering the award winning transformation of Union Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen.
This was a great opportunity to understand the design approach, key challenges and ex*****on of a much needed revitalisation of the area following many years of consultation.

24/02/2026

Some of our team enjoyed a 'try curling’ session at Dundee Ice Arena, organised for us by Ken Laing, Loria Air View and Curl Dundee. We had recently provided some sponsorship for Dundee Curling Club’s 225th anniversary celebrations.

02/02/2026

Recently completed local Project; Category B Listed Kirriemuir Parish Church.

Great Team effort by everyone involved; completion of another Church refurbishment & alteration project; this time at Glens and Kirriemuir United Parish Church

Well done to Ryan and Robbie for taking this forward to site for James F Stephen Architects and delivering with the rest of the Design Team.

Thanks to all the Team including; Ralph Ogg & Partners; Irons Foulner; Alpha Projects; Adlib; Narro and of course Glens and Kirriemuir United Parish Church

30/01/2026

We’re pleased to see the recent completion and handover at Gateway To The Glens Museum in Kirriemuir, following sensitive conservation-based building fabric repairs to this prominent and local landmark, closely working in collaboration with Laing Traditional Masonry Group Ltd and on behalf of Angus Council. We’re proud to have overseen this project and have this maintained for all in the years to come.

05/01/2026

Happy New Year!
All at JFSA would like to wish all our clients, fellow consultants and contractors a Happy New Year and best wishes for a happy, healthy and successful 2026.
Our team is now fully back-in-action for 2026 and continuing our work on a diverse range of projects, from domestic extensions and new-build homes to larger commercial buildings and developments, as well as bringing our particular experience to more niche conservation projects.
That being said, as we start the new year, we are always looking for new opportunities and, if you are considering any alterations, building or development project – please do get in touch with us…
Our experienced and enthusiastic team can assist through all stages of any potential project, from initial consultations and guidance to generate a “brief” to helping generate some innovative design ideas. We can also assist in negotiating the Planning stages of any project and make applications for Planning Permission, etc, develop detailed drawings and make applications for Building Warrant and also help with the appointment of a builder/contractor to carry out the work. We can also provide guidance through the construction stage to Completion and help guide you through the entire process from start to finish.
If you would like to discuss any potential project with us, please either call our offices on 01307 475000 or email to [email protected] and a member of our team will be in touch!

23/12/2025

That’s a wrap folks !!

Our office has closed for the Festive Holidays returning to action on Monday 5th January 2026.

2025 has been a hectic, busy and productive year. We would like to wish all our Clients, Customers, fellow Consultants, Contractors, friends and family members a Merry Christmas. A big thank you to the JFSA Team for all their dedication and hard work over the last 12 months.

Thank you for your continued support and interesting Projects. Looking forward to 2026.

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from James F Stephen Architects

08/12/2025

All at JFSA were saddened to learn of the recent passing of our friend and colleague Frank Gehry. Our practice was, of course, fortunate enough to work with Frank and his practice on the Maggie’s Centre at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, a project which was close to his heart following his friendship with the Centre’s namesake, Maggie Keswick Jencks.

Perhaps the foremost and most world-renown architect in recent years, Gehry’s designs are notable for the sculptural forms and striking aesthetics. Frank is pictured below with JFSA Founding Partner, Fred Stephen, outside the Maggie’s Centre in Dundee – a photograph which Frank kindly signed as token of their friendship.

Our thoughts are with Frank’s family and his surviving practice colleagues in Los Angeles.

08/12/2025

Great to see the recent phased refurbishment works we undertook at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, in association with suzie bridges architects being utilised and enjoyed as intended. Client feedback from recent months has been positive with a marked increase in footfall and sales. We’re proud to have been involved in current phases of refurbishment alongside suzie bridges architects and we look forward to working with Pitlochry Festival Theatre again on future phases of their vision for the Theatre.

28/11/2025

James F Stephen Architects have recently assisted Chisholm Hunter achieve all necessary statutory approvals to allow the refurbishment of the existing Category B Listed dwellings on Reform Street, within Dundee’s City Centre, to commence.

The properties; which are located within the Central Conservation Area had previously fallen into a state of disrepair. It is fantastic Chisholm Hunter are progressing the sensitive refurbishment works to safe-guard the character of the building for future generations and provide desirable homes at the heart of Dundee.

Thanks to all at Historic Environment Scotland and Dundee City Council for their advice and assistance during the course of the statutory approval process.

If you are considering undertaking a similar Project please contact our Team who will be delighted to assist.

17/11/2025

Lovely article. James F Stephen Architects enjoyed working with everyone at Kirrie Connections on this special project. We are very pleased the new annex facility has been so well received and is going from strength to strength since the grand opening earlier this year.

A decade after opening Scotland’s first dementia drop-in centre, Kirrie Connections marks its milestone with a beautiful new annex and garden designed to bring people together.

10/11/2025

JFSA enjoyed a successful evening at the Dundee Institute of Architects annual Awards Dinner at the Apex Hotel in Dundee on Friday evening with Perth Museum picking up the Awards for “Best Use of Timber”, “Best Regeneration” and also the “Supreme Award” at the culmination of the evening.

The judges for the Award commented that “the museum was a remarkable example of how thoughtful design and sensitive restoration can transform a historic building into a vibrant modern landmark. The project breathes new life into the former City Hall, preserving its civic grandeur and reinventing it as a world-class cultural venue.”

JFSA Partner, Paul Stephen, commented that the Award was a recognition of the hard work of our entire team, assisting BAM UK & Ireland to realise the design vision of Mecanoo Architects. Throughout the project we continued to work alongside Mecanoo, Perth and Kinross Council and Hub East Central Scotland to endeavour to ensure that the detailing of the project remained faithful to their vision for the regeneration of the building.

Paul also commented that the hard work of former JFSA Partner, the late Doug Reid, was instrumental in the success of the project, with Paul then “picking-up the reins” following Doug’s sad passing during the early construction stages. Our in-house team has also been key to success, including retired Associate/Architectural Technician Andrew Smith, Architectural Technician Callum Etchels and Conservation Architect and now Associate, David Peoples.

In addition, the wider Design Team consultants’ contributions to the project were invaluable. Worthy of particular mention are the teams from Metaphor, Goodson Associates , Atelier Ten among those who input to the successful realisation of this landmark project.

Paul Stephen and John Fyfe of Perth & Kinross Council collected the Awards on behalf of our Practice and wider project team at the DIA event on Friday evening.

Culture Perth and Kinross