Douglas Nicholson

Chartered Architect

Qualified: 1990.

Qualifications: B. Arch. (Hons). M. Arch. RIBA. ARIAS.
ARB Registration Number: 060219A
RIBA Registration Number: 6414901
RIAS Registration Number: 5977

Academic Training: 4 years Glasgow School of Art; Honours Degree course in Architecture.
1½ years Glasgow School of Art; Masters Degree course in Architecture.
Work Experience: 6 years with specialist shopfitting company - 2 years as Design Director.
Senior Architect with Canata and Seggie Chartered Architects since 1999 and Director since 2005.



GENERAL AND SPECIALIST EXPERIENCE

• New build housing for housing developers, design & build contractors and housing associations.
• Bespoke dwellings for private clients and developers.
• Designing for compliance with Housing for Varying Needs.
• New build, repair and refurbishment of healthcare and dental premises.
• Healthcare facilities.
• Design of Nursing Home and Registered Care Home premises.
• Design of specialist medical and dental premises.
• Auditing for compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act.
• New build, refurbishment and extension of commercial premises, including garden centres, other retail premises and social clubs.
• Urban planning.
• Design of transport facilities.
• Design of specialist interiors and fittings.
• Design of specialist cash handling and secure environments.
• Preparation of presentation graphics, photo realistic images and “walk through” animations.