Adrian Welch

Adrian Welch was born in Kincardineshire, Scotland and attended school in Scotland from 1975 to 1989. He completed his Architecture degree in 1992, attending Manchester University. After a year-out working as an architectural assistant in Manchester Adrian attended The Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London, from 1993 where he did a Diploma in Architecture. He gained Distinction for his Dissertation on social housing in Hulme, Manchester. He has worked for architects such as Eva Jiricna CBE, Sir Terence Conran, Richard Murphy OBE, RMJM, Sutherland Hussey, Pace and GAJ – in London, Hong Kong, Manchester, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Kuwait, Dubai and Saudi Arabia.

Swiss Architectural Award 2018: Elisa Valero

February 7, 2021July 30, 2018 by Adrian Welch

Spanish architect Elisa Valero wins sixth edition of the Swiss Architectural Award, a CHF 100,000 prize to be presented at the Accademia di architettura in Mendrisio, Università della Svizzera italiana.

Istanbul Building News: Turkish Architecture

February 7, 2020July 28, 2018 by Adrian Welch

Istanbul building news, key contemporary architecture in Turkey, Southeast Europe – Turkish built environment updates – Istanbul architecture news, new Turkish buildings, construction design & property images

Hamburg Office Buildings – Offices Germany

September 26, 2019July 28, 2018 by Adrian Welch

Hamburg office buildings including ‘ Sumatrakontor‘ by Dutch Architect Erick van Egeraat. The 37.000 sqm, ten storey – multifunctional building houses a variety of inner-urban functions such as; a five-star Hotel, Offices and Conference rooms, retail, high-end housing and an underground parking garage.

Vienna architects offices, Austrian architecture studios

January 11, 2026July 28, 2018 by Adrian Welch

Vienna architects, Austrian design studios – architecture practices in Austria – Viennese design studios and building designers: Vienna architect offices

A New Chapter Position Statement RIAS, aNC review

July 2, 2025July 28, 2018 by Adrian Welch

Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre at Heriot-Watt’s Edinburgh Campus

A New Chapter’s Position Statement on RIAS reform: aNC is greatly encouraged by recent moves within the RIAS to implement significant reform measures, agreed at this week’s Council meeting.

Chopin International Music Centre Poland

July 26, 2025July 27, 2018 by Adrian Welch

Chopin International Music Centre building design

Chopin International Music Centre Competition in Żelazowa Wola – design by ELEMENT – a small village in Poland, well-known as a birthplace of a famous polish compositor and pianist – Fryderyk Chopin. The picturesque scenery of endless forest favors leisure activities and relaxation.

Zhuhai Opera House, Guangdong, China

June 13, 2026July 26, 2018 by Adrian Welch

Zhuhai Opera House, Guangdong, design by architect: Ma Long – located on the shores of the island in Zhuhai, where the surging Pearl River meets the South China Sea and becomes calm.

RIBA Client of the Year 2018: Buildings

January 12, 2022July 26, 2018 by Adrian Welch

RIBA Client of the Year 2018 shortlist: Bloomberg for Bloomberg, London; London Borough of Hackney for Kings Crescent Estate Phases 1 & 2 also Hackney Town Hall; Argent LLP for R7, Gasholders, Victoria Hall King’s Cross, Gasholder Park plus previous RIBA Award-winning projects ; St David’s Hospice Care for St David’s Hospice, New In-Patient Unit, Newport.

Doors Open Days 2018 Scotland: Scottish buildings

July 2, 2025July 26, 2018 by Adrian Welch

Doors Open Days 2018 Scotland – a free festival celebrating heritage and the built environment, new and old. Every September explore hundreds of fascinating buildings across Scotland. Some open up once a year, some just once in a lifetime.

Carroll House Brooklyn, NY home

November 22, 2024July 26, 2018 by Adrian Welch

Carroll House Brooklyn building design by LOT-EK Architects – a single-family residence located in a typical 25×100-feet Brooklyn corner lot, 21 upcycled shipping containers are stacked and cut diagonally along top and bottom, generating a monolithic and private volume within the urban fabric.

The Modern Village Office, Da Nang Building

November 11, 2025July 26, 2018 by Adrian Welch

The Modern Village Office, Da Nang, design by Ho Khue Architects, shortlisted at World Architecture Festival 2018 Awards: the rooftop is densely planted with plants to cool the lower floors. This floor houses the executive office, meeting room, and large open sided lunch room with a complete kitchen.

Gasholders London King’s Cross Buildings

January 15, 2020July 26, 2018 by Adrian Welch

Gasholders London King’s Cross by architects: WilkinsonEyre with Jonathan Tuckey Design: Argent LLP shortlisted for RIBA Client of the Year 2018 – the industrial heritage of Kings Cross is integral to its regeneration and the triplet of Grade II listed cast-iron gasholders is the most distinct centrepiece.

Ambulatory Care Building, Medicine Hat Hospital

February 27, 2025July 26, 2018 by Adrian Welch

Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Building Expansion design by Gibbs Gage Architects and Diamond Schmitt – expansion and renewal of the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital with a new Ambulatory Care Building.

Glenstone Museum Pavilions, Potomac, Maryland

March 15, 2024July 26, 2018 by Adrian Welch

Glenstone Museum Pavilions, Potomac, design by Thomas Phifer and Partners – an installation surveying the breadth of its internationally renowned collection will be one of the inaugural presentations in its new building, the Pavilions, opening on October 4.