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If you think that we are a good match, contact Nick or Stephen today to get more information and begin talking about how we might work together.
Nick Mills | Edinburgh
Stephen McCullough | Aberdeen
Home for a Furniture Maker | New Build Property
Mills + McCullough are an award winning Architecture Practice with studios in Edinburgh and Aberdeen. We work with private clients and organisations to create buildings that have rich character and that stand the test of time.
Nick + Stephen formed the studio in 2017 to pursue their joint aspiration to create architecture that was socially and environmentally sustainable. Working with homeowners and communities the studio create wholesome places that make the most of their setting. We design with people at the centre and develop positive, collaborative relationships with consultants and construction trades. We love working with our clients from the big picture, right down to the finer detail.
Nick and Stephen, have a diverse range of project experience across multiple sectors and a direct understanding of what it takes to create and deliver high quality, award-winning architecture.
Project experience of note include the Sainsbury Laboratory (winner of the 2012 Stirling Prize), the Ceramics Galleries at the V&A Museum, Inverness Justice Centre and the award winning National Centre Inverclyde.
Nick and Stephen have an active interest in education and act as visiting critics at the University of Dundee and Edinburgh.
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Mills + McCullough
Director | Edinburgh Studio
Nick Mills
Director | Aberdeen Studio
Stephen McCullough
Common Questions
If you have a question please email us on info@mills-mccullough.com and we will get back to you within 1 working day.
People Focused
Our process with you ensures the places we make have distinct personality and reflect the people who use the buildings that we make.
Responsible
Making beautiful buildings that are socially and environmentally responsible is very important to us. We want the places we make to have a long-term positive impact.
We are enthusiastic in our contextual research - a process which informs our design response and approach to materials. The buildings we make as a result rest well in their setting.
Contextual
Our work is:
Accessible
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We keep it simple – through straightforward language, clear processes and flexible service options we make great design within reach.
Thoughtfully Crafted
We are all about simple elegant design solutions. We are passionate about craftsmanship, attention to detail and working with materials to achieve long lasting quality.
Craftsmanship
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We strive for permanence in our work – the materials we use and how they are crafted is extremely important to achieve this. We promote the use of natural materials that bring character and warmth to the places we create.
Our use of material is contemporary - learning from past tradition yet innovating for the future. We are heavily influenced by the local vernacular – we design places that are distinct yet belong in their setting. Our buildings have a refined elegance in their detail and strong narrative in their response to people and place.
Awards
Community + Faith Project
2021 Architects Journal Awards
Shortlisted - Old Schoolhouse
Small Project Award
Retrofit Project
The Scottish Design Awards 2022
Shortlisted - Old Schoolhouse