Integrated architecture, planning and interior design.

CDA is an award-winning practice providing well-balanced design and reliable delivery, for new build and refurbishment projects throughout the UK.

Founded in Edinburgh in 1980, CDA has a proven track record of delivering projects and masterplans on time and on budget, regardless of constraints. Our practice spans sectors from hospitality and leisure to workplace and business parks, residential, retail, education, industrial and transport.

We enjoy working collaboratively with other designers, consultants and contractors as part of larger teams.

We work capably at every stage of the building process, from early stage concept designs (with an outstanding in-house 3D visualisation department) through to implementation and construction.

We are one of the UK’s top performing architecture practices, and we develop buildings that deliver value.

We are not currently recruiting for any vacancies however we welcome CVs from those interested in working with us should a vacancy arise. You can send a copy of your CV and portfolio to cgray@cda-edin.co.uk.

2024

Printworks, Manchester
- Revo Awards, Technology Innovation (Winner)
- Revo Awards, Best Repurposing & Placemaking Project (Finalist)
- Revo Awards, Best Asset Management Initiative (Finalist)

The Old Brewery, Bristol
- Bristol Property Awards 2024, Best Residential Development

2023

Ropeworks
- Scottish Home Awards for House of the Year (Winner)

Gilmore Place (St Joseph's House)
- Scottish Property Awards for Student Accommodation of the Year (Winner)

The McEwan
- Saltire Society Housing Design Award, Multiple Private Dwelling (Commended)

Waterfront Avenue
- Saltire Society Housing Design Award, Multiple Private Dwelling (Finalist)

Westerlea Gardens
- Saltire Society Housing Design Award, Multiple Private Dwelling (Finalist)

The Botanics
- Saltire Society Housing Design Award, Multiple Private Dwelling (Commended)

2022

Teville Gate House
- BCO Awards (South of England and South Wales) for Corporate Workplace (Winner)

The McEwan
- Scottish Property Awards for Build to Rent Development of the Year (Winner)

2020

4 North
- RICS Social Impact Awards (Finalist)
- BCO Awards (Scotland) for Refurbished / Recycled Workspace (Finalist)

Ropeworks
- Scottish Home Awards for Apartment Development of the Year (Winner)
- Scottish Home Awards for Housing Regeneration Project of the Year (Finalist)
- Scottish Home Awards for Starter Home of the Year (Finalist)

Waterfront Avenue
- WhatHouse? Awards for Best House (Winner Bronze)
- Scottish Home Awards for Housing Development of the Year, Large Private Sale (Finalist)

2019

1 Redcliff Street
- BCO Awards (South of England and South Wales) for Refurbished / Recycled Workspace (Finalist)

1-2 St Andrew Square 
- BCO Awards (Scotland) for Refurbished / Recycled Workspace (Highly Commended)

Livingston Designer Outlet (Implementation Architect)
- Revo Gold Awards for Re:fresh Category (Winner)

Ropeworks
- Scottish Home Awards for Starter Home of the Year (Winner)

Waterfront Avenue
- Scottish Home Awards for House of the Year (Winner)
- Scottish Home Awards for Showhome of the Year (Finalist)
- Housebuilder Awards for Best Design, Four Storeys or More (Finalist)

2018

3 St Andrew Square
- Herald Property Awards (Scotland) for Commercial Project of the Year (Finalist)

4 North 
- PMP Deal of the Year (Winner)

6 St Andrew Square
- BCO Awards (Scotland) for Corporate Workplace (Winner)
- RICS Scotland Awards for Commercial Development (Highly Commended)

The Botanics
- Scottish Home Awards for Large Housing Development of the Year (Winner)
- Homes for Scotland Awards for Private Development of the Year, Medium (Winner)

Westerlea Gardens
- Scottish Home Awards for Apartment Development of the Year (Finalist)

2017

100 Queen Street
- BCO Awards (Scotland) for Refurbished / Recycled Workplace (Winner)

6 St Andrew Square
- Scottish Property Awards for Development of the Year, Commercial Buildings (Winner)

Horne Terrace
- Scottish Home Awards for Apartment Development of the Year (Winner)
- Scottish Home Awards for Small Housing Development of the Year (Winner)

2015

Ellersly Road
- Saltire Society Awards for Landscape in Housing (Commendation)
- Saltire Society Awards for Multiple Housing Developments (Commendation)

Malta Terrace
- Scottish Home Awards for Small Housing Development of the Year (Winner)

2 New Square
- BCO Awards for Refurbished / Recycled Workplace (Finalist)

2011

Skyways House
- BCO Test of Time Awards (Winner)

2006

Skyways House
- BCO Regional and National Awards (Winner)