Adrian Roberts

Adrian joined Simpson & Brown in 1999. In his early projects, including the National Galleries of Scotland, Adrian gained a particular expertise in stone and its repair which has continued throughout his career. He also worked on the new headquarters for the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club in Aberlady, an exemplar for the use of Scottish timber.

Adrian enjoys working with existing historic buildings. His projects include the conservation and restoration of several Charles Rennie Mackintosh buildings including Queen’s Cross Church and the award-winning Willow Tearooms, now known as Mackintosh at the Willow. Adrian led the replacement of over 70 steel windows to a Category A listed house designed by Sir Basil Spence working closely with Historic Environment Scotland, Stirling Council and the specialist window manufacturer ensuring new window sections exactly matched the original. Adrian prescribed the external stone and window repairs at the Royal Scottish Academy and Johnnie Walker Princes Street, both in Edinburgh. He also worked with Carluke Community Trust to achieve their vision of restoring their existing mill as an Interpretation and Heritage Centre.

Adrian holds a RIAS Accreditation in Conservation Architecture.

 

KEY PROJECTS:

MACKINTOSH AT THE WILLOW

Simpson & Brown, with the Willow Tea Rooms Trust, faithfully restored Charles Rennie Mackintosh's 1903 Willow Tea Rooms and created a world class exhibition and education centre in the adjacent building. "Mackintosh at the Willow" was opened to the public in July 2018.

 

BORDERS HOUSE

Extension and remodelling of an existing late 18th century L-plan Georgian farmhouse to create a nine bedroom country house.

 

SCOTTISH ORNITHOLOGISTS' CLUB

The headquarters for the Scottish Ornithologists' Club was completed in June 2005. The project is seen as an exemplar for the use of Scottish timber in the construction industry with most timber donated by the Forestry Commission.