THE PRACTICE
The Pollock Hammond Partnership LLP is an established architectural practice operating from
centrally located country offices at Grange West, Linlithgow, West Lothian.
Thomas A J Pollock and Malcolm T Hammond are partners in the practice, established in 1994
following the retirement of William A Cadell from the firm of William A Cadell Architects, which
he had founded in 1968 and in which Thom and Malcolm had been partners for 7 and 5 years respectively.
They are supported by a staff of five, including an architect and experienced architectural
technologists and secretary, and details of qualifications and experience can be found on the
Management Structure page of this website.
 
THE PROJECTS
The Practice has gained an acknowledged and award-winning reputation for excellence in its
specialist field of conservation, restoration and rehabilitation of traditional and listed buildings
throughout Scotland.
Projects of various scales have been undertaken on buildings of different ages and architectural
styles, particularly castles, country houses, estate properties, burgh housing and churches, as
well as new-build one-off town houses, alterations and extensions. Building uses have included
housing, leisure and country pursuits, agricultural, interpretation, tourism, ecclesiastical,
community and industrial heritage.
The practice is familiar with grant and funding sources for the range of projects undertaken,
particularly Historic Scotland, Enterprise Company and Lottery Schemes.
Project values range from a few thousand pounds up to £12 million.
Clients include individuals, landowners, trusts, private developers, professional offices, commercial
businesses, government agencies, local authorities, clan societies and churches, and include
The University of Glasgow, The National Trust for Scotland, Scottish Historic Buildings Trust, St
Michael's Church, Linlithgow, The Guide Association Scotland, Stirling and West Lothian Councils
and the Mugdock Country Park Management Committee.
    Geographically, projects have been undertaken throughout Scotland, both local to the office in
Central Scotland and in Angus, Perthshire, Borders, West Highlands, Easter Ross, Edinburgh,
Glasgow and the Islands.
    Architectural design solutions are conceived according to the circumstances of each project,
ranging from being in sympathy with existing buildings through to a modern response.
     
    SERVICES OFFERED
    The principle services offered by the practice are:
    Architectural Design
    Building Condition Assessment and Proposals
    Measured Surveys
    Feasibility Studies
    Grant Applications
    Planning Consultancy
    Contract Administration and Project Management
    Use of Traditional Materials
    Ecological Design (Members of Scottish Ecological Design Assoc)
     
    APPROACH AND MANAGEMENT
    The Pollock Hammond Partnership LLP aims to provide an efficient and high standard of
professional and friendly service on all projects, backed by experience, expertise and enthusiasm.
    All projects are in the charge of a partner from inception through to completion, leading a dedicated
team to ensure continuity of involvement. All members of the team are appropriately qualified and
committed to Continuing Professional Development.
    Professional and administrative procedures are in place which accord with the principles of Quality
Assurance under ISO9001, although the practice is not certified under this scheme.
    The practice adopts a stage by stage approach to the development of projects from feasibility
study through to completion, with clients kept fully informed on design, cost and programme at
each stage. The extent of services can be tailored to suit the client's requirements.
    The practice is experienced in liaising with other members of the design Team (Structural
Engineer, Mechanical and Electrical Consultant, Quantity Surveyor and Planning Supervisor) who
are sympathetic to our design approach and specialist fields.
    The practice enjoys excellent cooperative working relationships with local authority departments,
grant-awarding bodies, contractors and craftsmen. A variety of approaches to procuring building
construction are available, including several trades, negotiated and separate trades contracts, as
well as self-build.
    Professional indemnity insurance is maintained at a cover level of £5 million.
     
    PROFESSIONAL FEES
    The practice aims to provide a high quality professional  service, requiring  commitment of staff
time and resources, in return for a fair reward.  The appropriate fee structure is assessed for the
circumstances of each project and  a fee proposal will be negotiated and submitted at an early
stage.
 
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