We’re on the look-out for Glasgow-based entrepreneurs who are ready to join the Wilson’s Foundry programme designed to transform ideas into successful businesses. Wilson’s Foundry is a world first approach. It’s a fully-funded, 4-month studio-based residency programme based at the heart of the Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID). Successful applicants will be located in high-quality studios with Graven, Spreng Thomson and Threesixty Architecture Ltd - award-winning teams able to share their knowledge, skills and networks. Check the link to get an insight to the people and places behind the programme. If you’re ready to super charge your idea – we’d love to hear from you. Apply here: bit.ly/4fGZlOp About Wilson’s Foundry: bit.ly/3O0eTRi #innovation #glasgow #business #entrepreneurship
About us
We design beautiful spaces, places and things. Graven is an independent design studio owned and run by designers. Founded in 1986 our studio works in over thirty countries with both global brands and ambitious start-ups. We understand how businesses operate and how brands strategically help them grow. We have delivered ambitious and successful design solutions for over 30 years; our multi-award-winning design studio has been helping to build some of the world’s biggest brands for clients including BBC, British Airways, Harris Tweed, National Australia Bank, RBS, Shell, Standard Life, Glasgow City Council and leisure projects worldwide for clients including Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Crowne Plaza, IHG, Novotel, Realstar, The Townhouse Collection and Missoni. In addition to the traditional hand skills of drawing and making we also use state-of-the-art immersive 3D visualisation to inhabit, test and fine-tune projects before they are built—it’s also a great tool for engaging with stakeholders. Our ‘create and automate’ approach quickly and cost-effectively maximises our experience by using the best software to prototype and deliver production packages. We have the in-house skills, knowledge and talent to ensure good projects become really great, including by designing bespoke furnishings, textiles and floor and wall coverings. We’re also known for being good people to work with and we can support your team wherever you are. Join us on twitter, instagram, pinterest and facebook: @GravenHQ
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- Design Services
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- 11-50 employees
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- Glasgow
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- Privately Held
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- 1986
- Specialties
- Interior Design, Graphic Design, Environmental Branding, Brand Strategy, Visual Branding, Communications Design, Packaging Design, and Website Design
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175 Albion Street
Glasgow, G1 1RU, GB
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“If we want to have a good future we have to imagine it, design it and make it…” As part of Design Week's ’25 ideas for 2025 series’, Graven Director, Professor Janice Kirkpatrick OBE, discusses the need to educate an army of professional designers to imagine and make the future. Read the full piece here: https://bit.ly/406wKNe 📰 #design #creativethinking #designthinking
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Our team at Graven was delighted to see The Port of Leith Distillery win the award for best Commercial, Retail, and Industrial project at the GIA (Glasgow Institute of Architects) Awards last week. We were pleased to be part of a fantastic project team and work with Threesixty Architecture Ltd, along with Harley Haddow, Gardiner & Theobald LLP, Colorado Construction, and SPLINTR LTD. The Port of Leith Distillery was also shortlisted as one of the top three projects across all categories (out of 70 submissions) for the Supreme Award. Well done to everyone involved!
A distillery that reaches for the sky! Last night was the GIA (Glasgow Institute of Architects) Awards. We were delighted to see The Port of Leith Distillery win the award for best: Commercial, Retail, and Industrial project. Port of Leith was also shortlisted as one of the top three projects across all categories (out of 70 submissions) for the Supreme Award. This technically complex project could not have been delivered without a fantastic project team and founders Ian Stirling and Paddy Fletcher vision to create something truly authentic. Architecture - Threesixty Architecture Ltd Structural & M&E Engineer - Harley Haddow Quantity Surveyor - Gardiner & Theobald LLP Main Contractor - Colorado Construction Interior Design - Graven Fitout Contractor - SPLINTR LTD 📸 The Port of Leith Distillery
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Listen now: Graven's Robin Ellis speaks to host Sara Seravalli (McGlennon) of #DesignPopUp for the Il Salotto Sessions podcast, where they discuss Glasgow, design, sustainability, adaptive reuse and moving towards a more equitable building industry and society.
Another week, another chat! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Robin Ellis, Senior Designer at Graven and the recent BCO NextGen Rising Star for #Scotland. Robin takes us on her journey from Canada to Glasgow, sharing insights into why Glasgow has captured both of our hearts. We dive into Robin's work on the award-winning Statkraft Offices at the Garment Factory, her role in Graven’s innovative #EcoTagging system, and the value of bringing “efforty” energy into design and workspaces. Plus, Robin introduces #SwapCity, an exciting concept for equitable workspaces, which she presented at the BCO Next Gen Ideas Competition. This episode is packed with inspiration and insight into design, sustainability, and the evolving nature of workplaces—let's dive in! Click here to listen: https://lnkd.in/exFr5R36
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The British Council for Offices golden cube is heading back to it's rightful home, the winning project Statkraft - thanks for letting us have some fun with it first ✨🟨✨
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This week, Robin Ellis, a Senior Designer at Graven, will be speaking at the BE Change Makers event, "Reimagining the Built Environment," hosted by Built Environment - Smarter Transformation on Thursday, October 24th. Robin will be sharing insights on the "Swap City" concept, which offers an exciting vision for the future. You can find the event details here: https://bit.ly/4f5cCQn The following evening, Robin will also be the guest speaker at the October Circular Mixer by Circular Glasgow at Material Source Studio. During this event, Robin will share insights into the lifecycle of materials and how they contribute to the sustainable design process. You can find the event details here: https://bit.ly/4eMiSfX #BEChangemakers #CircularEconomy #BuiltEnvironment #SwapCity #GlasgowChamberofCommerce
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We’ve brought a golden cube up to Scotland! Our Graven designed sustainable workplace for Statkraft was awarded at the British Council for Offices (BCO) National Awards this week. We loved working on this project, a true team effort! Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to BCO for a great evening. Workplace Scotland, CBA Chartered Quantity Surveyors, Ashwood Scotland Ltd, Civic Engineers, Troup Bywaters + Anders, The Garment Factory Glasgow, Glasgow PlantMama, Harvey McLean Custom Joinery, KDR Projects Limited
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Good luck to all the nominees in tonight’s British Council for Offices National Awards. Here's hoping the Scottish talent is represented as well as last year. Best of luck to team Statkraft who are up for the Best Fit-Out up to 2,500 m2 Here's to a great night 🤩 Workplace Scotland, CBA Chartered Quantity Surveyors, Ashwood Scotland Ltd, Civic Engineers, Troup Bywaters + Anders, The Garment Factory Glasgow, Glasgow PlantMama, Harvey McLean Custom Joinery, KDR Projects Limited
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Great lineup of speakers tomorrow night for the #DesignPopUp panel talk on "Architecture for Inclusivity: Benefits of a People-Centric Approach to Design, including our own Renée Chater, senior designer on our recent NHS Children’s Hospital project. Learn more and secure your spot below. ⬇️
Joining our wonderful line up of experiences speakers for our evening panel talk at #DesignPopUp Edinburgh will be Renée Chater, Senior Interior designer at Graven. Renee is an experienced Interior Designer with a strong background and a demonstrated history of success in the design industry. Skilled in all aspects of interior design, from conceptual development to project execution, with a proven ability to manage complex design projects across various sectors. Teamwork makes the Dream work with Renee and Ross Hunter, director of Graven who together transformed the Theatre reception area at the Royal Hospital for Children. In an innovative collaboration between the hospital and Graven, the project is resetting traditional clinical design standards in paediatric care. Our panel talk "Architecture for Inclusivity: benefits of a people-centric approach to design" at Central Hall, Edinburgh on Thursday 3rd October in Room One from 5.45 - 8.30 PM. Secure your spot at DPU Edinburgh by following the link https://lnkd.in/eH39EM9i
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It’s great news that the next stages of The Rothesay Pavilion restoration project have been approved! Graven Director, Professor Janice Kirkpatrick OBE showed her support of the project saying: "Rothesay Pavilion is so much more than a beautiful slice of architectural history – it’s a symbol of Scotland’s ambitions for the growth of a world class creative economy. The Pavilion will be a global platform showcasing Scotland’s capabilities in architecture, design, performance and art and it will support the development of creative careers and businesses. Scotland’s future depends on playing to its creative strengths, especially our unique, bold and visionary thinking.” We look forward to The Pavilion reopening in 2026 and the positive impact it will have on both the island and Scotland. You can learn more about the project below. #RothesayPavilion