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About the EAA

The Edinburgh Architectural Association’s mission is to create an approachable nucleus of architects and student architects to meet and hold events to stimulate thought and discussion and to share common aspirations. We aim to form links with other construction and arts-related bodies and to promote our skills and expertise to the public.

The EAA is a Chapter of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) and has over 1300 active members located from the Scottish Borders, through the Lothians to Fife, with an incredibly talented and diverse membership.

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AM I A MEMBER OF THE EAA?

Are you a member of the RIAS and live within the EAA Chapter area? Then, yes, you are automatically an EAA member!

Membership Criteria: If you are an RIAS member (Architect, Student, Retired or Academic) based in the City of Edinburgh, the Lothians, areas of the Scottish Borders including Berwickshire, Roxburgh, Selkirk and Peebles, and Southern Fife, you are a member of the Edinburgh Architectural Association.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED?

The EAA is managed by the EAA Council. Joining the EAA Council or contributing to one of the working groups is easy!

To get involved, contact us at mail@eaa.org.uk to let us know that you are interested and we will send you further information.

The EAA has several working groups which focus on key aspects of the EAA Strategy:

If you are interested in a particular area covered by the EAA Working Groups, please get in touch. The groups are always looking for new volunteers and members to help to support the advance of architecture within the Chapter area. You do not have to be on EAA Council to be a member of the working group.

The EAA value the benefits of having different experience, backgrounds and points of view on our working groups and would encourage volunteers from underrepresented groups within the architectural profession.

If you have a specific issue that you wish to address please contact the EAA President at president@eaa.org.uk

Council members

 
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Joanne McClelland

PRESIDENT

Optimist | Creative | Determined

Joanne is a conservation accredited architect with passion for convincing everyone that a fairer world will make a happier world. People, profit and planet.

Neil Middleton

VICE-PRESIDENT

Architect | Freelancer | 5-a-sider

Neil is an Edinburgh based architect and has been working on freelance projects throughout Scotland since the end of 2020. He joined the EEA council in 2022 to become more engaged with the wider architectural community.

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Nicola McLachlan

Architect | Feminist | Persistent

Nicola is an architect and founding member of Collective Architecture. She has a passion for socially sustainable architecture & strives to ensure individuals have voice in the future of their built environment.

Emma Garland

Architect | Bibliophile | Maker

Emma is a chartered architect and joined the EAA in 2022, having studied and practiced architecture in Edinburgh for the past 16 years. Emma has worked across a variety of sectors, most recently focusing on residential and urban design, with a particular interest in the opportunity architecture has to make positive societal and environmental change.

 
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Christina Gaiger

Architect | Cyclist | Geordie

Christina leads the EAA Communications group and is committed to the creative reuse of buildings and the issues surrounding professionalism which define our role as architects. Christina is also President of the RIAS.

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Dan Anderson

Pianist | Birder | Architect-in-Progress

Dan joined the EAA as a student representative in 2019, and was Vice President from 2020-23. He is now a co-opted member of the Council to support the EAA’s communications and Award teams.

Sofie McClure

Architect-in-progress | Designer | Photographer

Sofie joined the EAA as a student representative in 2023 and studies at ESALA. She currently works in an Edinburgh-based architecture practise for her Part One experience. Her interests include photography, sketching and organising events.

Chris Raeburn

Explorer | Listener | Architect

Chris is interested in making discussions about architecture and the built environment more inclusive and accessible to all. He returned to Edinburgh with his family in 2021 after seven years working in NYC and is honoured to be part of the EAA community.

 
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Alex Liddell

Architect | Dreamer | Critic

Alex is a co-opted member of the EAA, and leads the EAA Competitions group. He joined the EAA
to advance the debate on design and to promote good architecture.

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Charles Strang

Collegiate | Green | Scot

As a retired architect-planner I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to other architects' work, and enjoy their stimulus. Governance, strategy, policy, and a just green transition are other interests, as is a belief that community-based conservation management plans are the way forward.

Shay Miller

Student | Outgoing | Creative

I'm a student at the University of Edinburgh with a passion for renovating and retrofitting buildings with clever and articulate design. In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors finding new places to explore via walking, cycling or out on the water. I'm excited to be a part of the new EAA committee and to be a part of interesting conversations with new people. 

Laure Humbert

Architect | Designer | Castle enthusiast

Laure’s international journey took her from France, to Sweden and Brazil before she moved permanently to Edinburgh in 2019. She joined the EAA in 2023 to engage with the local architecture community and help in promoting Edinburgh’s rich history and heritage

Mariana Novosivschei

Fraser Graham

Karina Velikova

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