At Fernandes Binns Architects, we specialise in crafting exceptional buildings which are tailored to our Clients’ requirements.
Our portfolio spans a wide range of sectors, including residential, education, historic building conservation, workspace and sport and leisure projects. Our projects are varied, with construction values typically ranging from £100K to £5M. However, our expertise is not limited by scale and we have successfully led projects exceeding £10M.
Whether you’re looking to create a sustainable home in the heart of Edinburgh, renovate a historic treasure, or embark on a large-scale educational build, we bring a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence, that ensures your project not only meets but exceeds expectations.
Roderick Binns
Director Dip Arch BA (Hons) RIBA RIAS
Rod joined Fernandes Binns Architects in 2019 after twelve years as an Associate at both LDN Architects and Lorn Macneal Architects in Edinburgh. He was project architect for a number of award winning projects, including the Edinburgh Assembly Rooms, the Edinburgh Registry Office and The University of Edinburgh Business School. Other projects have included Country House refurbishments in Skye and Perthshire and various projects at the University of Edinburgh. Rod is RIAS Accredited in Historic Building Conservation and as an Expert Witness.
Justine Fernandes-Binns
Director BA Arch BA (Hons) RIBA RIAS
Justine has over 25 years of experience working on projects, ranging from small scale bespoke furniture to large university buildings. Justine established Fernandes Binns Architects in 2014 after working for Tasou Associates in London and then Richard Murphy Architects and Roxburgh McEwan Architects in Edinburgh. She also has an interest in education, having taught at the Universidad del Bio Bio in Chile and acted as a visiting tutor at the University of Nottingham.
Fees
Our fees for residential projects are established using our standard fee scale. They typically range from around 8-15% of the ex VAT construction cost for a ‘full service’ (From the start of initial design work to completion of building works on site). Although we provide a ‘full service’ for most projects, in some cases, a partial service is possible and our fees would be reduced to reflect this.
We generally work on projects with construction values starting from around £100,000 + VAT. For smaller projects in Edinburgh, we recommend that Clients approach the Edinburgh Chartered Architects Network (ECAN).
We are a Chartered RIAS (Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland) practice. By choosing an RIAS Chartered Practice, you can rest assured that you’ll receive a level of excellence in both design and service. We are also members of the Scottish Ecological Design association.
As a small practice, the person working on your design from start to finish will be one of us – and that brings the benefits of continuity, and our experience, at all stages of a project.
Design, Sustainability, Detailing
We are equally comfortable shaping the initial design of a project over a blank sheet of paper with a Client, or working with a Building Contractor on site to realise a project.
Whether we are painstakingly restoring an old building, or designing a new home, we adopt passive, low-energy design principles and seek to integrate low-carbon solutions and renewable technologies wherever possible.
We are interested in detailing and craftsmanship and work with trusted Builders to achieve high quality yet cost effective design.
