Aberdeen's Tinto Architecture has merged with Banchory-based Deeside Architects Studio.
The deal, done for an undisclosed sum, will see Deeside principal Catriona Tanner become design director of Tinto.
She has worked with many architecture firms, including Fosters and Partners in London, Holford Associates in Dubai, and RMJM Scotland in Edinburgh.
In addition, Stephen Martin will be promoted from his role as associate at Tinto to technical director, supporting the design stages and site delivery of projects.
Recent project wins in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Kingston Upon Thames, Birmingham and Norwich continue to see Tinto expand across the UK.
Managing director Richard Tinto said: “We will be able to ensure that her client base is well looked after, whilst we can confidently increase our capability and capacity on larger projects where Catriona has significant experience being an associate and project leader at Foster and Partners team for several years.
“This move also sees our current design and delivery Lead Richard Slater free to follow his own passions, establishing himself as a sole practitioner.”
Tanner added: “As I have been growing the practice, it felt right to take the leap with Richard and the team and their range and depth of complimentary experience and skills.”
This deal brings the headcount of the Tinto team to 12, with an expectation it will grow to 15 by the end of 2023.
From today, Deeside Architects will begin trading as Tinto Architecture.
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