Who are we?

ENGAGE – At MAC, we listen to what you want. Understanding the ideas and visions of our clients through clear and strong communication is key.

IMAGINE – We are forward-thinkers and creative individuals, who are passionate about visionary architecture that activates design principles through imaginative practice.

INNOVATE – Our environment is constantly changing, people’s desires grow and fade, budgets change, therefore we innovate to suit the requirements of the project.

IMPLEMENT – We work with you from inception to completion as your lead consultant, implementing the delivery of the project to complete your vision and create projects people are proud of.

Our story began in 2011, when we launched our MAC studio in Newmachar, Aberdeenshire, and we have evolved to be one of Scotland’s leading RIAS Chartered architecture firms, specialising in the latest BIM technology for residential and commercial projects.

With a portfolio of local and international clients, we approach every project with the client’s vision in mind and a passion to create something breathtakingly unique, which compliments the surrounding built environment, and enriches the lives of those who live or use the place through architectural functionality.

Whether you’re looking to bring residential or commercial concepts to fruition, a rural housing development, new build office design, education facility, community building, city centre conversion, a private residential extension or interior design, our team can bring your vision alive.

We work with you – our clients - every step of the way. We are people, working with people.

BIM

Transforming virtual reality into reality

You may be familiar with the impressive VR (Virtual Reality) world, but did you know we are one of only a few practices in the UK to have the latest VR technology and BIM (Building Information Modeling) software at the core of what we do?

We believe it’s important to let clients see, experience and navigate the space they envision and by using the latest 3D modeling software, we can create a virtual construction model for all projects, prior to any physical construction taking place.

The computer-generated navigation is inclusive in what we offer every client, no matter the size or budget of the project. Downloadable for free on any desktop, tablet or smart phone, the VR app can guide clients through every inch of the project, allowing us to increase accuracy, reduce uncertainty, maximise efficiency and analyse potential construction clashes.

IDEOLOGY

Designs that matter

Architecture is about inspiring, bringing ideas to life and it impacts how we learn, interact, work and live. It’s about creating places that spark emotion and generating places people aspire to be. By designing energy and carbon efficient buildings that compliment the surrounding landscape, we can help enrich lives and nourish our planet.

Our team believes in designing sustainable communities and regenerating buildings through the latest innovative technology and design solutions to deliver projects of the highest standard to you – our clients - on time, every time.

With a holistic approach to fulfilling aspirations, we intertwine our client’s ideas, the built environment, the purpose behind the concepts and the individuals who will interact with the project, to find creative design solutions that blends energy efficiency and functionality to create great architecture, no matter the budget.

Everything we do follows our committed work ethic and is intrinsic to our ethos of providing quality craftsmanship, working in collaboration with our clients every step of the way and creating innovative designs that stand the test of time. Designs that are meaningful to people and compassionate to the environment in which they sit in.

WORKING TOGETHER

Your brief, and you

Firstly, we get to know you - our client. Understanding your vision and discovering your aspirations is fundamental, before we carry out a comprehensive analysis of the site, surrounding environment, materials and buildings.

With a pro-active approach to every project, our knowledge then drives our inspiration to create unrivalled designs and innovative ideas that are tailored to suit the project’s requirements.

Every design has its own narrative based on the unique aspirations of our clients. Working with past, present and future clients we continue to evolve using our experiences and influences to create something new - something people can be proud of.

As architects, we are passionate about design, materials, the play of light, textures, context, space and volume, and believe architecture at its best draws on materialism and phenomenology.

HOME AND AFAR

Locating your vision

The rugged, yet breathtakingly picturesque terrain, quaint villages, which are full of charm and history, and vibrant cities make Scotland an incredibly inspiring place.

Our work can be found across the North-East and further afield, in some of the most stunning, sympathetic and significant areas the country has to offer.

Through smart architecture and the latest BIM technology, we look to enhance places and develop creative solutions specific to every location and setting.

Designing for such places requires a clear understanding of a client’s vision and why the site is important to them. It also means appreciating the historic, climatic, seasonal, cultural, social and environmental nature of the place, so we can create inspiring designs, which tells the build’s narrative and leaves a unique imprint in the landscape.

Although we are based in Aberdeenshire, our clients are based all over the world – connected digitally with the story provided by BIM.

Let’s create places

With over a decade of architecture experience in residential and commercial projects, we offer a diverse range of services, bespoke for you – our clients.

Through effective collaboration and truly understanding the vision of our clients, we approach every project afresh, engaging and gathering the design brief, budget and programme, to tailor a customised package that brings those imaginative ideas to life.

Working closely with our clients lies at the heart of the design process alongside applying the latest innovative technology methods to drive projects to completion.

At MAC, whatever you want to create, we map out a project that's unique to you and ensure it optimises value and provides an excellence standard of design, sustainability, practicality and delivery.

INCEPTION

TALENT

INSPIRATION

EVOLUTION