Heritage Architects. Conservation Specialists. Contemporary Design.

St George’s Gardens, Stockport

Welcome

Conservation Architects Delivering Sensitive Contemporary Design

At JWGS Associates, we are Conservation Architects based in Edinburgh, working with commercial organisations, public bodies, developers, charities, churches, and private homeowners throughout Scotland and across the UK.

Our expertise spans heritage buildings, listed building architecture, ecclesiastical architecture, adaptive-reuse architecture, retrofit architecture, conservation-led masterplanning, and contemporary architectural design.

Whether restoring a Category A listed building, transforming a redundant historic property, delivering a sustainable retrofit, or designing a striking contemporary extension, our approach blends technical excellence with creative thinking to ensure every project respects its history while meeting modern needs.

Specialist Heritage & Architectural Services

  • Conservation Architecture

  • Heritage Architecture

  • Listed Building Architects

  • Conservation Management Plans

  • Heritage Impact Assessments

  • Planning Applications

  • Feasibility Studies

  • Adaptive Reuse Architecture

  • Sustainable Architecture

  • Retrofit Architecture

  • Masterplanning Consultancy

  • Contemporary Architectural Design

Every project is tailored to the individual building, its significance & your aspirations.

Why JWGS?

Experience You Can Trust

Our architects have extensive experience working with some of Scotland's and the UK's most significant heritage buildings.

We understand the complexities of conservation legislation, planning policy and listed building consent, while delivering imaginative architectural solutions that balance conservation with innovation.

As Heritage-Led Architecture Practice of the Year 2026, we are recognised for combining heritage expertise with thoughtful contemporary design.

Heritage Meets Contemporary Design

Historic buildings deserve a future.

Our work demonstrates how conservation and modern architecture can work together to breathe new life into important buildings.

From churches and country estates to listed homes, commercial developments and urban regeneration projects, we create spaces that are sustainable, functional and beautifully designed.

Based in Edinburgh, Serving Clients Throughout The UK

Our team works throughout:

Edinburgh, Glasgow, Fife, Stirling, Perthshire, The Highlands, Scottish Borders, Northumberland, Northern England

Contact Us

Whether you're restoring a listed building, preparing a Heritage Impact Assessment, developing a Conservation Management Plan or planning a contemporary extension within a historic setting, we'd love to hear about your project.

Contact our team today to discuss how our Conservation Architects can help you

Location

26 Dublin Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 6NN

Contact

office@jwgsassociates.co.uk
0131 297 0215