About us
We are an award winning architectural, interior design and product design practice with specialist experience in planning, building control and particularly licensing. Established in 2001, KBA provides a unique service; a fresh approach to all projects with the ability to deliver planning, architecture, interior design and product design as a comprehensive and seamless package. KBA has executed many projects to successful conclusion throughout the UK.
The initial stage of the design process for KBA is to understand every aspect of the client's operation or lifestyle, making it possible to formulate a business plan. Thereafter, the design becomes individually tailored and specific to each project. Essentially, KBA integrates creativity and cutting edge design with absolute functionality ensuring direct alignment with the client's business needs, aims and aspirations.
Recent Projects
KBA have been involved with a wide and varied range of projects which span the leisure, retail, commercial and housing sectors as well as many private commissions including, more recently, the following:
Leisure
Orocco Pier, South Queensferry- www.oroccopier.co.uk; David Bann, Edinburgh - www.davidbann.co.uk; Halo, Edinburgh; Circus Cafe, Edinburgh - www.circuscafedirect.co.uk; Attica, London; Opal Lounge, Edinburgh [Designed by Kerr Blyth as a Consultant to Malcolm Fraser Architects]; Assembly Cafe Bar, Edinburgh; Hotel/Restaurant/Bar/Nightclub, Edinburgh; Revolution, Swansea - www.revolution-bars.co.uk/bars.php?bar_id=164; The Albyn, Aberdeen - www.thealbyn.com; The Waterfront, Edinburgh - www.waterfrontwinebar.co.uk; Restaurant/Bar, Carlisle; Holiday Inn Hotel, Aberdeen; The Radisson Hotel, Edinburgh; The Point Hotel, Edinburgh; Torvhaug, Orkney.
Commercial Housing
24 Flats, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow; 80 Houses, Scottish Borders; 7 Houses, Glasgow; 8 Flats and 1 Shop, Glasgow
Private Commissions
Beck House, Edinburgh; Touchie House, Kinross; Belford Mews, Edinburgh; Speyside Cottage, Spey Valley, Inverness; Gullane Church House, Gullane, East Lothian
Retail
Graham Tiso Ltd, Tullibardine, Perthshire; Graham Tiso Ltd, Dundee; Graham Tiso Ltd, Inverness; Graham Tiso Ltd, Belfast; Grooves Record Store, Orkney - www.orkneymusic.co.uk
Competition Submissions
Greenlaw - Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa, Glasgow
Specialisms
Interior Acoustics
How people interact within spaces is always key to KBA’s design principles and acoustics are an integral part of how interior schemes are created. KBA seek to tune in or out the interior workings employing acoustic specialists to select certain frequencies to reflect, deflect or absorb.
Lighting Design
Lighting is a vital element of any successful design scheme; it creates mood and ambience and works with the other aspects of the design scheme to assist in creating atmosphere. KBA work closely with lighting manufacturers to develop tailored light fittings ensuring that the desired lighting effect and illumination is achieved.
“The practice, which has received awards for a string of national projects…” Northern Bar, Hotel and Restaurant Magazine
Including most recently:
Orocco Pier
“…and subtle light changes gradually transform the mood and atmosphere of the space from a relaxing daytime ambience to a more decadent evening experience.” GS Magazine
Halo
“…given its Tinkerbell dimensions. A handful of tables hunker down snugly beneath red leather panelling, cirlicued Perspex mirrors and drum chandeliers, with starlights in the stair…” The Guide, The Guardian
Paton House
“In terms of design, I believe this to be an example of the originality and innovation that is meant to be encouraged.” John H Henderson, on behalf of the Scottish Executive
The initial stage of the design process for KBA is to understand every aspect of the client's operation or lifestyle, making it possible to formulate a business plan. Thereafter, the design becomes individually tailored and specific to each project. Essentially, KBA integrates creativity and cutting edge design with absolute functionality ensuring direct alignment with the client's business needs, aims and aspirations.
Recent Projects
KBA have been involved with a wide and varied range of projects which span the leisure, retail, commercial and housing sectors as well as many private commissions including, more recently, the following:
Leisure
Orocco Pier, South Queensferry- www.oroccopier.co.uk; David Bann, Edinburgh - www.davidbann.co.uk; Halo, Edinburgh; Circus Cafe, Edinburgh - www.circuscafedirect.co.uk; Attica, London; Opal Lounge, Edinburgh [Designed by Kerr Blyth as a Consultant to Malcolm Fraser Architects]; Assembly Cafe Bar, Edinburgh; Hotel/Restaurant/Bar/Nightclub, Edinburgh; Revolution, Swansea - www.revolution-bars.co.uk/bars.php?bar_id=164; The Albyn, Aberdeen - www.thealbyn.com; The Waterfront, Edinburgh - www.waterfrontwinebar.co.uk; Restaurant/Bar, Carlisle; Holiday Inn Hotel, Aberdeen; The Radisson Hotel, Edinburgh; The Point Hotel, Edinburgh; Torvhaug, Orkney.
Commercial Housing
24 Flats, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow; 80 Houses, Scottish Borders; 7 Houses, Glasgow; 8 Flats and 1 Shop, Glasgow
Private Commissions
Beck House, Edinburgh; Touchie House, Kinross; Belford Mews, Edinburgh; Speyside Cottage, Spey Valley, Inverness; Gullane Church House, Gullane, East Lothian
Retail
Graham Tiso Ltd, Tullibardine, Perthshire; Graham Tiso Ltd, Dundee; Graham Tiso Ltd, Inverness; Graham Tiso Ltd, Belfast; Grooves Record Store, Orkney - www.orkneymusic.co.uk
Competition Submissions
Greenlaw - Hotel, Conference Centre and Spa, Glasgow
Specialisms
Interior Acoustics
How people interact within spaces is always key to KBA’s design principles and acoustics are an integral part of how interior schemes are created. KBA seek to tune in or out the interior workings employing acoustic specialists to select certain frequencies to reflect, deflect or absorb.
Lighting Design
Lighting is a vital element of any successful design scheme; it creates mood and ambience and works with the other aspects of the design scheme to assist in creating atmosphere. KBA work closely with lighting manufacturers to develop tailored light fittings ensuring that the desired lighting effect and illumination is achieved.
“The practice, which has received awards for a string of national projects…” Northern Bar, Hotel and Restaurant Magazine
Including most recently:
- The Albyn - Best Interior Design 2006 - Theme Bar and Restaurant Awards Scotland
- Orocco Pier - Contemporary Scottish Wedding Hotel of the Year 2006; Very Highly Commended – Scotland’s Sexiest Hotel 2006; Hotel Bar of the Year 2005
- Halo - Short listed for the Best New Bar Interior Design - Theme Magazine; Voted one of the Top 20 Best Bar Designers in Europe by Class Magazine
Orocco Pier
“…and subtle light changes gradually transform the mood and atmosphere of the space from a relaxing daytime ambience to a more decadent evening experience.” GS Magazine
Halo
“…given its Tinkerbell dimensions. A handful of tables hunker down snugly beneath red leather panelling, cirlicued Perspex mirrors and drum chandeliers, with starlights in the stair…” The Guide, The Guardian
Paton House
“In terms of design, I believe this to be an example of the originality and innovation that is meant to be encouraged.” John H Henderson, on behalf of the Scottish Executive