Designing Homes That Reflect Your Life

Bespoke residential architecture in Edinburgh—

crafted with care, creativity, and collaboration.

About Louise: Your Edinburgh-Based Architect

Meet Louise McBride

With over 20 years of experience since graduating from the Mackintosh School of Architecture at Glasgow School of Art in 1998, Louise McBride specializes in tailored residential projects. Her work has earned widespread acclaim within Edinburgh and beyond.

What We Offer

Every home—and every homeowner—is different. That’s why we take a tailored approach to each project, whether you’re planning a small extension, reworking your existing space, or building something entirely new. Based here in Edinburgh, we understand the charm and quirks of the city’s architecture, and we work closely with you to create something that feels both practical and personal. From the early sketches to planning applications and finishing touches, we're here to make the process clear, collaborative, and enjoyable.

  • Enhancing existing spaces to meet your evolving needs.

  • Creating bespoke homes from the ground up.

  • Crafting interiors that are both functional and beautiful.

  • Navigating the complexities of local regulations.

  • Incorporating eco-friendly solutions for a greener future.

Why Choose An Architect?

The Value of Professional Design

Engaging an architect brings numerous benefits:

Expertise: Professional guidance through every project phase.

Customisation: Designs tailored to your lifestyle and preferences.

Efficiency: Optimised use of space and resources.

Compliance: Assurance that all work meets local building codes and regulations.

Value: Enhancements that can increase your property's worth.

Client Experiences

  • "Louise is fantastic. Her design opened up our home’s ground floor to create an open-plan kitchen and living area that is light, bright and imaginative. Everything was designed down to the tiniest detail. Louise took ownership of the whole project, leaving us to get on with our lives. The whole experience was professional and stress-free."

    Edinburgh Client

  • 'We approached LMA about modifications to improve and modernise our house mainly through a new kitchen/diner at the back. They suggested a new layout that included switching our kitchen and dining room around. We went with this and it has totally improved our ground floor space. We now have a lovely modern kitchen/diner with ...

    Edinburgh Client

  • "When we approached LMA about an extension down the side of our house we couldn’t have imagined the creative design Louise came up with. Inside and out their design detail has resulted in a really unique and satisfying space. From start to finish they have taken care of the whole process and have been an absolute pleasure to deal with."

    Edinburgh Client

Modern two-story house with large glass sliding doors, a metal roof, and light-colored wooden siding, surrounded by greenery and a garden with flowers.
View of a modern house with large glass sliding doors opening to a wooden deck, with a green lawn, tree, and partly cloudy sky in the background.
Modern kitchen area with a grey countertop, three lime green bar stools, a tall glass vase with red gladiolus flowers, a wooden dining table, a colorful small rug, and a framed portrait of a man with a turban on the wall.
Modern kitchen with black cabinets, a large window, stone wall, a black countertop, hanging pendant lights, and a wine storage area.
Modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with a white countertop, three wooden stools, built-in appliances, and skylights.
Modern bathroom with a white freestanding bathtub placed on a tiled platform, wooden slat wall, and a large mirror reflecting part of the tub. There are candles and decorative objects nearby, along with a potted plant and a towel rack.
Interior view of a modern house entrance looking through a wooden and glass door at a staircase leading to the upper level, with a painting on the wall and a window with a plant on the sill.
Interior view of a living space with sliding glass door opening to a wooden balcony with two wicker chairs and a small wooden table, overlooking a neighborhood with houses and trees.
Modern open-plan living room with black kitchen island and a pitcher of flowers, large sliding door opening to a backyard with green lawn and outdoor seating.
View from inside a house looking out through large glass sliding doors to a wooden deck and backyard with a garden and a small shed.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island, built-in oven, skylights in the ceiling, and a sliding glass door opening to a backyard garden.
Modern wine cellar with wooden shelving for wine bottles, black staircase with glass railing, and a geometric glass pendant light hanging above a dark table and chairs.
Interior view of a modern, open-concept living space with black tiled flooring, a large kitchen island with white bar stools, a white sofa, a glass sliding door leading to an outdoor patio, and a skylight ceiling providing natural light.
Open glass door leading from stone patio into modern kitchen with island and bar stools.
Modern kitchen with white marble countertop, pendant light, red floral arrangement, and open dining and living areas with bookshelves.
Exterior corner of a building with a glass door, wooden siding, and visible roof and pipes.
Modern wooden staircase with glass railing leading to an upper level in a contemporary home. The background features a dining area with hanging pendant lights, dark cabinetry, and large windows. Decorative vases and a mirror are placed on furniture a
Modern house extension with large glass doors and windows, surrounded by a patio area with outdoor furniture and garden plants.
Backyard patio with a modern wooden house featuring large glass window and door, surrounded by a garden with colorful flowers and bushes.
A black metal outdoor chair with mesh backrest and seat, positioned next to a blue ceramic pot with green plants, in front of a wooden wall and a window reflecting a cloudy sky.
Close-up of a modern house exterior with large blue framed windows, wooden siding in natural finish, and a small garden with potted plants under a partly cloudy sky.
Bright open-plan kitchen and dining area with large sliding glass doors opening to a backyard with green grass and outdoor furniture
Modern kitchen with a black island countertop, three wooden bar stools, white cabinetry, built-in oven, and pendant lighting
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble island, three green barstools, and a large white pendant light.
Modern house with a telescope on the patio, large glass sliding doors, and a backyard lawn.
Living room with exposed stone wall, wooden ceiling beams, skylights, and a flat-screen TV. Contains a curved sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and decorative candles.

Contact us: Start your project today

Let's Bring Your Vision to Life

If you’ve got a project in mind—or even just the seed of an idea - I’d love to hear about it. Getting started can feel a bit daunting, but a quick chat can really help bring things into focus. I’m based in Edinburgh and work across the city and beyond, so if you're thinking about making changes to your home, feel free to get in touch. No pressure, just a friendly conversation to see where it might lead.