A new architectural practice, forged from two of Scotland’s longest-established and well-recognised firms, has been created comprising Glasgow-based firms Holmes Partnership and The Miller Partnership, to form a fresh national practice with a growing portfolio of international projects.

Reflecting the strong brand name of each firm the new practice will retain the names of the original founders and is now known as Holmes Miller. Each practice has a strong UK workload, with recent awards of significant public and private projects in UK, China and India.

The values ‘Dedicated, Open & Creative‘ will continue to be at the core of the new business. The new practice will continue to operate from purpose designed offices at 89 Minerva Street, Glasgow utilising ICT systems designed to support international workloads and time zones.Holmes & Miller were established in Scotland over 50 years ago, through time specialising within different sectors. The merger, therefore, provides a perfect fit with little duplication. The personnel in the practices have a positive ethos and share a strategic vision for growth. Holmes Miller will exploit these strengths to achieve our vision and will provide a wider range of project expertise to Clients.

Holmes Miller will continue to provide existing clients with the highest standards of design and service.  Whilst continuing to maintain a focus upon UK projects the firm is on the point of establishing a joint venture practice registered in China to service projects in several cities the mainland of the PRC.

The combined sector experience and skill base covers Custodial, Education, Stadia, Leisure, Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Industrial, Conservation, Master-Planning, Interior Design, & Community projects, for both Public and Private clients.

“The Miller team brings experience in depth of sectors not covered by Holmes, including sports stadia and social housing. The merger of the two practices strengthens the long-term prospects for the new combined team.  We are enthusiastic about the increased opportunities that the merger brings,” said Holmes’ Chairman Harry Phillips.

“Our shared ethos of collaborative working methods, coupled with delivering innovative approaches and best value has facilitated the process of the merger and underpins our commitment to the success of the new practice".

"Holmes Miller draws on an extensive skill set provided by experienced professionals that is rarely available in an independent practice. No nonsense Scottish business ethics combined with design flair focussed on client need distinguishes our services from most other organisations. We are delighted to offer our clients a greater service than either practice could provide on its own,” says Robert Kennedy of Miller Partnership.

“The reputation of Holmes Partnership is a perfect match for Miller Partnership’s, their sector coverage complements our own and our combined skill base allows us to deliver design flair with technical excellence.   We are looking forward to continued growth and success.”

The merged practice will be incorporated on 1 January 2012. No job losses are planned.