Edinburgh, UK
Commercial Design
Holmes Miller


Kirkliston Early Years Center provides nursery and Primary 1 spaces for Kirkliston Primary School, designed to support early learning through play and outdoor access. The L-shaped single-storey layout links two wings via a shared dining area. Open-plan rooms connect directly to covered outdoor areas. Simple vernacular forms and exposed timber structure echo the village character, creating a familiar, domestic setting. A CLT and Glulam frame, fabric-first approach, and MVHR system ensure low energy use and reduced carbon footprint.




A large-scale mixed-use masterplan in London, integrating student housing, flexible workspace, public realm, and transport upgrades.

A new community centre and early years facility was built in Auchinairn in East Dunbartonshire in 2018 where it has replaced an existing Nursery.
