How to add value to a traditional West End home

Learn more
+44 (0)1224 821 670
info@tinto.co.uk

Blog

Communication is at the heart of every business and it is also essential for clients and potential clients to know and understand as much about us as possible. Our blog is our way of keeping you up to date on developments in the business, our industry and hopefully this provides some really useful information and tips you can use when looking at your own project. Lets talk!

Meet our new Business Lead, Wendy Gray

Meet our new Business Lead, Wendy Gray

April 2020

With exciting and ambitious growth plans on the…

5 things to consider before you decide to move home

5 things to consider before you decide to move home

March 2020

As a nation we are now spending much more time at…

Interior design tips: choosing a colour palette for your home

Interior design tips: choosing a colour palette for your home

February 2020

Colour plays a hugely powerful role in the look…

3 ideas for creating a collaboration space within your office

3 ideas for creating a collaboration space within your office

January 2020

Here at Tinto, we know how powerful an…

A year at Tinto Architecture, and our vision for 2020

A year at Tinto Architecture, and our vision for 2020

December 2019

As another tremendous year comes to an end here…

How to add value to a traditional West End home

How to add value to a traditional West End home

November 2019

Owning a high-end property in Aberdeen’s West End…

Project deep dive: Petrofac’s Innovation Zone

Project deep dive: Petrofac’s Innovation Zone

October 2019

This time last year, we had just completed an…

7 tips for designing an effective office space

7 tips for designing an effective office space

September 2019

Here at Tinto Architecture, we’ve designed a…

Project deep dive: home renovation in Inchmarlo

Project deep dive: home renovation in Inchmarlo

August 2019

Ross and his wife Sarah decided to move back to…

The psychology behind effective office designs: a Q&A with Richard Tinto

The psychology behind effective office designs: a Q&A with Richard Tinto

July 2019

Office environments have undergone an evolution…

Inside Vovem: the importance of good lighting

Inside Vovem: the importance of good lighting

June 2019

Lighting is of course an extremely important…

4 office designs that will give you ideas and inspiration

4 office designs that will give you ideas and inspiration

May 2019

Here at Tinto, we believe in creating spaces…

The top 5 considerations for an office improvement project

The top 5 considerations for an office improvement project

May 2019

With the amount of time we all spend at work,…

The rise of collaboration spaces in offices, and how to create one

The rise of collaboration spaces in offices, and how to create one

April 2019

In today’s modern world where we are bombarded…

BIM and Digitial Construction

BIM and Digitial Construction

March 2019

Some of our larger projects which are…

Value Vs Cost - Advice on making sure you get Value from your Architect

Value Vs Cost - Advice on making sure you get Value from your Architect

February 2019

It's easy in an increasingly commodity driven…

How much will my house extension be worth?

How much will my house extension be worth?

February 2019

We are often asked by clients if they will get…

Tinto's Top Three Trends for 2019

Tinto's Top Three Trends for 2019

January 2019

As designers, we are always keen to keep up to…

Vovem: Bringing Life Back To Union Street

Vovem: Bringing Life Back To Union Street

December 2018

Aberdeen’s West End recently welcomed a…

Key considerations for designing the best bar or restaurant

Key considerations for designing the best bar or restaurant

November 2018

Whether you’re already in the planning phase of…

Q&A with Ross Anderson, Architect at Tinto

Q&A with Ross Anderson, Architect at Tinto

October 2018

The Tinto team is pretty incredible, even if we…

Our favourite bars and restaurants around the world

Our favourite bars and restaurants around the world

October 2018

As a bunch of architects and interior designers,…

The College renovation: a success?

The College renovation: a success?

October 2018

Situated in the heart of Aberdeen, The College…

The Importance of Effective Communication in Construction

The Importance of Effective Communication in Construction

January 2018

Communication in construction is vital to…

Our Top 8 Tips for Getting Planning Permission and a Building Warrant

Our Top 8 Tips for Getting Planning Permission and a Building Warrant

October 2017

Before building your dream home or extension,…

Why Stealing Ideas Can Create Successful Design

Why Stealing Ideas Can Create Successful Design

September 2017

The design process begins with an idea. Anna…

The Most Important Things to Know about Your Building Project!

The Most Important Things to Know about Your Building Project!

August 2017

Whether dealing with a commercial or residential…

Post Digital Thinking - Richard Tinto

Post Digital Thinking - Richard Tinto

July 2017

Science Fiction, or Science Reality? Technology…

The Most Important Things to Consider Before Moving Office

The Most Important Things to Consider Before Moving Office

July 2017

Look Before You Leap As your business expands,…

Do I Need to Use a Contract for My Building Design Project?

Do I Need to Use a Contract for My Building Design Project?

June 2017

Introduction When starting out on a building…

Top 5 Things to Consider When Planning or Making Alterations to Your Home

Top 5 Things to Consider When Planning or Making Alterations to Your Home

June 2017

The home is at the heart of modern family day…

Our Top 5 Websites as Sources of Inspiration!

Our Top 5 Websites as Sources of Inspiration!

May 2017

Vive La Wifi! The internet: the fabulous tool…

Why Designers Should be Leading the Future of Construction

Why Designers Should be Leading the Future of Construction

May 2017

Rethinking Construction It’s twenty years since…

​5 Most Common House Alteration Projects

​5 Most Common House Alteration Projects

April 2017

We have long promoted the message that a home…

5 Steps to Creating Maximum Impact to your Business Reception?

5 Steps to Creating Maximum Impact to your Business Reception?

March 2017

First impression count right? It is commonly…

So What About Design, So what about you ?!

So What About Design, So what about you ?!

February 2017

In business we are often challenged on our USP…

Your Workplace work for your People

Your Workplace work for your People

January 2017

So with the arrival of 2017 we can safely say…

Whats 2017 All About

Whats 2017 All About

December 2016

What’s 2017 All About? As the year comes to an…

How we work

How we work

November 2016

At the core of every project we do is our concept…

5 Requirements to consider when choosing an Architect

5 Requirements to consider when choosing an Architect

November 2016

Last year we wrote an article on what to look for…

Why should we have a formal contract with a contractor?

Why should we have a formal contract with a contractor?

October 2016

It goes without saying that a formal contract is…

WHY DO WE DO WHAT WE DO?

WHY DO WE DO WHAT WE DO?

September 2016

This is really important to us at Tinto. What do…

There really has never been a better time to extend your home…

There really has never been a better time to extend your home…

September 2016

Interest rates recently touched 0.25 %, A record…

5 USEFUL STEPS TO SAVING ON WORK PLACE COSTS

5 USEFUL STEPS TO SAVING ON WORK PLACE COSTS

August 2016

For many companies, the place of work is one of…

HOUSE EXTENSIONS - 5 PITFALLS TO AVOID STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN….

HOUSE EXTENSIONS - 5 PITFALLS TO AVOID STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN….

August 2016

Other than buying or building a new home,…

DESIGN OF THE TIME

DESIGN OF THE TIME

July 2016

At Tinto we believe wherever possible, our work…

RETAIL SPACE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A PART OF THE SALES TEAM

RETAIL SPACE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A PART OF THE SALES TEAM

July 2016

The physical space for a retail business is an…

AN INTRODUCTION TO OUR CUSTOMER JOURNEY MAP

AN INTRODUCTION TO OUR CUSTOMER JOURNEY MAP

June 2016

Every business should be concerned about customer…

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF COLOUR AT ROYAL ABERDEEN CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF COLOUR AT ROYAL ABERDEEN CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

June 2016

A hospital can be daunting and scary place when…

HOW TO CREATE ATMOSPHERE WITHIN HOSPITALITY INTERIORS

HOW TO CREATE ATMOSPHERE WITHIN HOSPITALITY INTERIORS

May 2016

In the hospitality industry, atmosphere is…

HOW TO EMBODY YOUR BRAND WITHIN YOUR WORKSPACE

HOW TO EMBODY YOUR BRAND WITHIN YOUR WORKSPACE

April 2016

Interior design and architecture can be the final…

WHY THE FUTURE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IS VIRTUAL

WHY THE FUTURE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IS VIRTUAL

April 2016

Increasingly, the presence of virtual reality or…

THE LINK BETWEEN OFFICE DESIGN AND EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY

THE LINK BETWEEN OFFICE DESIGN AND EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY

April 2016

Discussions around office design and its…

HOW TO CREATE A PINTEREST BOARD FOR INTERIOR DESIGN

HOW TO CREATE A PINTEREST BOARD FOR INTERIOR DESIGN

March 2016

Here at Tinto Architecture we love to take a look…

ANY QUESTIONS?

ANY QUESTIONS?

March 2016

Embarking on a new build or extension project at…

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO EXTEND YOUR HOME

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO EXTEND YOUR HOME

January 2016

Good Question… the true cost of extending your…

WHY MOVE ? - JUST IMPROVE

WHY MOVE ? - JUST IMPROVE

November 2015

Aberdeen is an interesting place at present!…

MAKING WALLS TALK

MAKING WALLS TALK

November 2015

The world is a fast moving place, competition for…

IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU ☺

IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU ☺

October 2015

It’s All About You!! You might remember this…

VR - IMMERSE YOURSELF !

VR - IMMERSE YOURSELF !

September 2015

Tinto will be launching our latest 3D…

CHOOSING US OR A.N OTHER

CHOOSING US OR A.N OTHER

September 2015

“Life is full of choices, right? If you are…

REVIT INTEGRATED ...

REVIT INTEGRATED ...

August 2015

It has been hard but we are pleased to have…

TINTO - THEY JUST GOT IT !

TINTO - THEY JUST GOT IT !

August 2015

We are delighted to have recently completed a…

C'MON THE CULTER

C'MON THE CULTER

July 2015

We are delighted to be supporting Culter Youth…

NEW ENQURIES HIGH

NEW ENQURIES HIGH

July 2015

June has seen a record number new enquiries for…

STANDING OUT!!!

STANDING OUT!!!

June 2015

Below is a testimonial we wanted to share with…

CO-OPERATIVE ABERFELDY

CO-OPERATIVE ABERFELDY

June 2015

The flattening of the existing site at Aberfeldy…

NO NEED FOR NEW WHEN A MAKEOVER WILL DO!

NO NEED FOR NEW WHEN A MAKEOVER WILL DO!

June 2015

Tinto have just completed preliminary designs for…

NEW WEBSITE!

NEW WEBSITE!

May 2015

Welcome to our new website. Over the last 4…

CHANGES TO THE CDM REGULATIONS

CHANGES TO THE CDM REGULATIONS

May 2015

From 6th April 2015 the first major change to the…

JUNIPER PLACE GETS PLANNING!

JUNIPER PLACE GETS PLANNING!

April 2015

We are delighted to announce we have just…

Top