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.

National Library Singapore: Hamzah & Yeang

November 9, 2024July 10, 2009 by Adrian Welch

National Library Singapore building designed by T.R. Hamzah & Ken Yeang consists of two 16-storey blocks, with three basements, at 100 Victoria Street.

Inverness College Campus Highlands and Islands building

July 17, 2025July 10, 2009 by Adrian Welch

Inverness College Campus building design by BDP

BDP has beaten off stiff competition to design a new campus for Inverness College. The new campus will provide a high quality learning environment for Inverness College, which is the largest of the colleges in the Highlands and Islands.

Cardiff Library Building, Wales by BDP

March 29, 2022July 8, 2009 by Adrian Welch

The external metal cladding is inspired by the random appearance of books on shelves – the upper floors of the building will also create a new window on the Cardiff skyline with dramatic views over the city.

JS Bach Chamber Music Hall Manchester, ZHA

July 12, 2021July 8, 2009 by Adrian Welch

Zaha Hadid Architects have created a unique chamber music hall specially designed to house solo performances of the exquisite music of Johann Sebastian Bach.

Canterbury School Milford, Connecticut building

August 31, 2024July 8, 2009 by Adrian Welch

Canterbury School Aquatic Center, American swimming pool, CO, USA design by BRB Architects – Connecticut building images

Irishtown Health Centre, Irish Healthcare Building

February 10, 2020July 8, 2009 by Adrian Welch

The Health Care Centre at Irishtown was commissioned by the Health Services Executive to provide primary care services for the people of the locality. Patients visit the centre for dental, nursing, GP and therapy treatment.

Teenage Cancer Trust Unit Cardiff – Wales Building

February 20, 2019July 7, 2009 by Adrian Welch

Designed by ORMS Architects and Designers, the £3.4m new build is a dedicated cancer unit that creates a specialised environment for young people who fall between adult and paediatric cancer care.

Shanghai Expo UK Pavilion Building Design

September 6, 2024July 6, 2009 by Adrian Welch

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today reveals updated designs for the UK pavilion that will represent this country at Shanghai Expo 2010; its theme being ‘Better City, Better Life’.

Traquair House Innerleithen, historic Borders property

July 17, 2025July 5, 2009 by Adrian Welch

Traquair House - Historic Scottish Property Innerleithen

This palatial building was built on the site of a hunting seat used by the Scottish kings from the 12th century, though no part of the present building can be dated with certainty before the 15th century.

Glaxo Smith Kline Buildings, London GSK Offices

January 27, 2022July 4, 2009 by Adrian Welch

Glaxo Smith Kline Buildings, London GSK offices. A 1,000,000 sf gateway tower and landmark building that achieves ambitious environmental goals and supports the collaborative culture of the company

Gillette Building Hounslow, London Art Deco

April 21, 2025July 4, 2009 by Adrian Welch

Designed by Sir Banister Fletcher this high brick tower has a four-faced neon-illuminated clock. The tall structure forms a strong local landmark. From the early 1930s this building was the European headquarters of the Gillette Company, of Boston, Massachusetts, USA