KBA+D is an Architecture + Interior Design practice based in Edinburgh. We have a wealth of experience both in commercial and domestic projects from designing award winning bars and restaurants to bespoke light fittings; please have a look around. We would love to help with your next project!
KBA+D is an architecture + interior design practice with considerable experience in creating innovative designs and unique solutions to stimulating challenges. We are driven by the needs of our clients and always seek to question project aims to create environments with a sense of place, character and identity.
Our projects range from individual house extensions for private clients through to large commercial buildings.
Our approach is to integrate architecture + interior design and creativity with functionality.Our ethos is to create aspirational architecture and environments that work both for our clients and the end-user.
Architecture
Interior, Lighting & Furniture Design
Urban Planning
Other Services Include:
Feasibility Studies, Licensing Co-ordination, Planning Advice & Consultancy,
Project Administration, Statutory Permissions
Kerr trained at the Glasgow School of Art and was a founding member of design consultancy Studio Arc. He later joined Malcolm Fraser Architects as an associate for several years and following the successful completion of major high profile projects around the UK left in 2001 to set up KBA+D. The business has become well established in Interior Design particularly in the Leisure Sector. As a result the Architectural side has recently completed the design of a multi million pound hotel project. Kerr’s commercial design experience covers a wide range, from large scale urban design to commercial projects earning several industry awards. Kerr is a strong believer in bringing out the best in people and is delighted that KBA+D’s new Associates will take the business forward to the next level. Married with 3 sons, apart from re-designing the family home Kerr has a penchant for Extreme Sports and recently took up Kite Surfing (along with his wife!).
Ross has 18 years experience as a Corporate Lawyer having resigned as a Partner of Henderson Boyd Jackson in 2005. Since then Ross has fulfilled a business consultancy role principally in the areas of Architecture and Design, eCommerce Web Development, Property Development, Personal Development, Interior Design and Management Accountancy. His principle role at KBA+D in addition to his Chairman’s position is to oversee the financial function and head up the Remuneration Committee. Ross was instrumental in the recent Associate appointments and pulling together strategy on the re-brand and repositioning as an Architecture and Design Practice. As a former Winter Olympian (1980 Lake Placid) Ross still enjoys the odd ski trip every now and again and his favourite place in the World is the Mont Blanc massif where a top day out is skinning up to a Col, skiing down through fresh powder on the other side and finishing up in some remote village hostelry.
Matthew joined KBA+D in 2006 having previously worked with practices such as Crerar & Partners, Cooper Cromar and Campbell & Arnott. Matthew has a broad range of experience running large scale commercial, leisure and residential schemes. He currently oversees the inception and delivery of architectural projects, manages the Architectural team and assists in the day to day management of the Practice. In addition to organising and playing badminton, Matthew enjoys the great outdoors as well as travelling and cooking.
Hazel joined KBA+D in the summer of 2013 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in leisure, residential and commercial design including listed buildings. With a degree in Architecture from Edinburgh College of Art, she further developed her skills at practices such as Hugh Martin Partnership, Holmes Partnership and Crerar and Partners. Hazel provides technical support across all projects whilst also assisting KBA+D with her extensive IT expertise. She loves to spend time with family and friends and enjoys cultural activities such as theare and the arts.
Sarah graduated with an honours degree in Interior Design from Edinburgh College of Art in 2003 and worked at Skakel & Skakel where she developed her skills in commercial, retail and office refurbishments before joining KBA+D in 2015. Sarah has strong creative ideas and provides a fresh approach to projects. Her hobbies include cycling, yoga and travelling and she also helps out at the local youth club.
Warwick studied Architecture at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen and graduated in 2000. He has previously worked with practices 3D Reid and EMA gaining experience in industrial, commercial and large scale residential projects including general project management. Warwick joined KBA+D in early 2014 and leads all aspects of his projects from inception to completion. In his spare time Warwick can be found at the cinema or local swimming pool and loves European travel
We are proud to have won awards and assisted clients in achieving the industry's highest accolades.
We are always excited when the company and our clients are featured in the press. We like to keep our profile fresh and are keen to discuss our approaches and inspirations with the media and are also immensely proud when our clients promote their KBA+D design ventures.
GS magazine showcases launch of KBA+D's Bar Leo as part of the August - Design 2009 edition
Scotsman features article on Gloucester Lane recently released on the market.
Kerr speaks to SLTN about work in the hospitality sector during the current economic situation.
KBA+D would like to congratulate the team at The Voodoo Rooms for the sensational article and review in SLTN 22.01.09.
KBA+D's boutique apothecary DollyLeo appears in Edinburgh I-On.
KBA are delighted to be featured within Forbo's ArchIdea for 'Creating Better Environments,' with Monboddo Bar.
March/ April 2007 edition of Sleeper concentrated on Scotland featuring KBA+D's very own Holiday Inn - Aberdeen West and The Point Hotel - Edinburgh.
KBA are proud to promote Revolution Edinburgh with Inventive Leisure
