We are Hyve Architects Ltd, a Chartered Architect practice based in Stonehaven, whose exciting, contemporary style of design has won us awards and gained us an impressive list of clients across Scotland.
Meet Hyve Architects
Passionate about designing the extraordinary and not just the ordinary, we create beautiful, detailed original buildings which are a perfect fit for our clients, their lifestyles, their aspirations and the environment around them.
Specialists in the sensitive conversion of older buildings and extensions and renovations, we are craftsmen who fuse the original with the new to create stunning new living areas filled with light, space and undeniable style or inspirational work spaces to help your business grow.
More than anything we love to work with clients to design new homes that are uniquely them, stunning one-off properties which match their personalities and exceed their expectations.
At the heart of it all is a highly qualified team of architects, backed by years of experience who love what we do, understand the principles of great design and know what will work and how to make the good even better.
But a picture paints a thousand words so to truly understand what we’re about and what we do, have a look at our portfolio – we think our work speaks for itself.
Nikki Ritchie
Director
Nikki is a Chartered Architect, founder and managing director of Hyve Architects Ltd.
With over 20 years experience in the architecture profession, she has been a Chartered Architect since 1993.
Nicole Hansen
Architect
Nicole qualified with a Master of Science Degree at the University of Technology in Delft, Netherlands in 2008.
In 2011 she moved to the UK and became a registered architect with ARB. She joined Hyve Architects in 2012.
Adam Kelly
Architectural Technologist
Adam is a Chartered Architectural Technologist and has completed his Part 2 education in Architecture. He is currently working towards his Part 3 examinations. He finds inspiration from by Scandinavian design and mid-century modern architecture alongside exploring contemporary takes on traditional Scottish architecture.
Pauline Parker
Office Administrator
Is our office administrator and her role is essential to the smooth running of the practice. She is responsible for managing accounts administration as well as health and safety administration, assisting senior staff with HR responsibilities, and helping to organise appointments.
Rachel Gray
Architectural Assistant
Rachel studies Architecture at The Scott Sutherland School within Robert Gordon University where she graduated with a BSc in 2021. She is currently gaining professional experience on her Part 1 placement and working alongside the design team on a variety of projects. Following her year out, Rachel will return to university to complete her master’s degree and Part 2 of her studies.
Our service; our commitment
Starting with the very first consultation, we take the time to get to know you and your project, discussing your requirements in detail and talking through the options and the opportunities to create something special just for you.
We’ll be guided by your budget, giving you realistic advice on the cost of your project right from the start and identifying the solutions to fit that budget.
Hyve’s comprehensive range of services lets you choose the level of involvement that’s right for you, from initial design through to completion. We can design, prepare planning applications and warrant applications, help you find a builder at the right price and inspect the building works on site, so that finished project is at the high quality you expect.
Our commitment to you is to always deliver a high-quality professional service, providing outstanding value for money and freedom from worry. We’ll turn your dream into a reality and transform your concept into a creation that you will truly love.
Awards
March 2023 Commendation for Residential Extension Project: Aberdeen Society of Architects Design Award: Burnside Cottage
March 2021 Shortlisted AALDA Awards 2020: Innovative single house design: Smith House
October 2020 Finalist Trade Awards 2020: Small Trades Business of the Year
October 2020 Finalist Trade Awards 2020: Home/Building Improvement
September 2020 Shortlisted Scottish Design Awards: Architecture: Residential: Smith House
February 2020 Commendation for Innovative Use of Timber: Aberdeen Society of Architects Design Award: Smith House
February 2020 Commendation for Best Small Project: Aberdeen Society of Architects Design Award: Smith House
November 2019 Winner of Build It Awards: Best Extension/Renovation Architect 2019: Smith House
May 2019 Regional Winner: BBC Scotland’s Home of the Year 2019: The Gables
February 2019 Winner of Velux Open Up Your World: Best Project 2019: Nether Cowieswells
June 2018 Shortlisted Build It Awards: Best Extension/Renovation Architect 2018: Queens Road
February 2018 Runner up, Velux Maximum Exposure: Best Built Project 2018: Stonehouse Mill
February 2018 Winner of Velux Maximum Exposure: Best Built Project 2018: The Gables
June 2017 Winner Trades Awards 2017: Best Trades Business 0-10
June 2017 Winner Trades Awards 2017: Best Home Building/ Improvement Business
June 2017 Shortlisted Build It Awards: Best Extension/Renovation Architect 2017: The Gables
March 2017 Shortlisted Aberdeen Society of Architects Design Award: Pitmedden House
March 2017 Winner of Aberdeen Society of Architects Design Award: The Gables
March 2012 Winner Aberdeen Society of Architects: Building of the Year: Rubislaw Den
March 2012 Winner Aberdeen Society of Architects: Best Small Project: Rubislaw Den
Publications
May/June 2020 Homes and Interiors Scotland: Smith House
May 2019 Build It (front cover): Queens Road
March/April 2019 Homes and Interiors Scotland: The Coach House, Kair
February 2019 Home Building and Renovating: The Steading Drumlithie
Jan/Feb 2018 Homes and Interiors Scotland: Stonehouse Mill
2017 Home: Housing Scotland 2000-2020: book: The Gables
2017 Architecture Scotland Annual: Pitmedden House
November 2017 Home Building and Renovating: Pitmedden House
November 2017 Ideal Home: The Gables
October 2017 Homes and Interiors Scotland
August 2017 Build It: The Gables
July 2017 Build It: Stonehouse Mill
Sept/Oct 2017 Homes and Interiors Scotland: Pitmedden House
March/April 2017 Homes and Interiors Scotland: The Gables
November 2016 Build It: The Coach House, Kair
December 2012 Homes and Interiors Scotland: Rubislaw Den