Glasgow architect specialising in house extensions, renovations and home conversions from MacDonald Architecture Ltd.

 Welcome to the website of Glasgow architect Macdonald Architecture Ltd (MDa). Operating from our design studio in Muirend, MDa specialises in bespoke new build houses, extensions/ renovations and commercial architectural services to clients throughout Glasgow and Scotland.

Established in 2008, Macdonald Architecture Ltd has a wealth of experience in many building types due to years of experience within the private sector. MDa understand that the success of any project lies in the relationship between client and architect, and therefore adopts a one on one approach to ensure client aspirations are always fulfilled. Please explore our site and feel free to contact us for a consultation or drop into our studio.

Macdonald Architecture Ltd are a small design focused architectural practice specialising in imaginative and progressive architectural solutions for domestic alterations, house extensions, conversions and self-build projects. We combine an enthusiastic team of innovative professionals passionate about creating sustainable, imaginative and well considered design interpretations based on client aspirations. MDa offer a uniquely personal service, from initial consultation through to completion, ensuring clients are at ease throughout the duration of their project.

Macdonald Architecture Ltd are registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) which governs all architects in the UK and we carry £500k professional indemnity insurance.

Specialising in Bespoke Domestic Architecture


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Client Testimonials

  • Dr Iain C McColl
    Darren planned and oversaw the extension and rebuilding of our home. He was highly professional throughout and was a dependable interface between us and the building company. Cannot recommend highly enough. A first class architect and project manager. Dr Iain C McColl, Newton Mearns.
    Dr Iain C McColl
    5 Star Google Review
  • John Harrower
    We employed Macdonald Architecture Ltd to design a loft conversion and an open plan living/kitchen dining space. We were very impressed with Darren’s ideas and final design, particularly as he was able to reuse some of the period features we were keen to retain. Throughout the build Darren has supported us in selecting and dealing with builders and has kept an eye on work progress. We are very satisfied with the work and would have no hesitation in using Macdonald Architecture Ltd in the future.
  • Nicky Eliott Lockhart
    The experience of dealing with a friendly and efficient architectural firm has been a pleasure. Your plans were as I visualised and I think it has made a wonderful living space from the dereliction we started from.
  • Sally Wills
    Darren listened carefully to what we thought we wanted and provided designs for this as well as his alternatives. He took time to explain them in detail and walk us through the options down to the tiniest of detail. Darren was always on hand to liaise between ourselves and the contractors, always with the greatest attention to detail. We would not hesitate to recommend the services of MDa.
  • Keith & Inez Beard
    “Initially unsure of our eventual goals, we immediately struck up an excellent relationship with Darren Macdonald of Macdonald Architecture Ltd. Thoughts for a retirement downsize gradually transformed into exciting plans for major refurbishment of an old bungalow. As Darren got to know us, and as our priorities and long-term thoughts materialised, he spent as much time as we wanted batting design ideas around. Importantly, he was very willing to listen and to develop our ideas into a stylish workable solution, and to do all that with rapid turnaround. His guidance and support with planning, costs and the tendering process was truly invaluable. During the build itself his firm style of project management, his approachable but no-nonsense relationship with contractors, and his ability to respond rapidly to our concerns or other emerging issues has steered this ambitious project through. Our single most important tip for anyone embarking on such a project is to get yourself a good architect, and we doubt if you could do better than approach Darren Macdonald.”
  • Marie Flemming
    Absolutely delighted with the design, we now use the house in a completely different way.
  • David McCulloch
    I feel Macdonald Architecture Ltd were impeccable in their work with us. I cannot recommend them highly enough.