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About JBA
JBA was founded on a straightforward premise: to deliver high-calibre architectural services with transparency, agility, and a deeply personal touch.
Led by Javier Blazquez, a fully registered architect with extensive experience in the UK sector, the practice specializes in residential transformations tailored to the unique architectural landscape of Edinburgh and the Lothians.
We believe that exceptional architecture is the result of genuine collaboration, not architectural ego. Our philosophy avoids imposing rigid design agendas. Instead, we act as your dedicated technical and creative partner—translating your lifestyle needs and spatial ideas into sophisticated, functional realities.
By integrating advanced 3D visualization from the outset, we eliminate the guesswork from spatial planning. Every project is optimized for light, flow, and context, ensuring complete design confidence before construction begins. At JBA, we streamline the process, managing the complexities of local regulations with absolute efficiency and no unnecessary fuss.
About Javier Blazquez
Pragmatic design. Seamless execution. Honest Architecture.
Architect BA(Hons) — ARB Registered (083487D)
Master’s Degree in Building Pathology and Intervention.
I established JBA to provide straightforward, fast, and transparent architectural services for Edinburgh homeowners. My background over the last decade is heavily rooted in residential architecture across Scotland—including high-end extensions, conversions, and Grade-A listed building refurbishments. This local experience is backed by advanced academic specialization in Building Pathology, focusing on the diagnostic analysis of construction defects, structural damage, and material performance.
What this means for your project:
*Building Pathology Expertise: Old and traditional properties in Edinburgh require specific care. My specialized studies mean I understand exactly how historic structures behave technically, allowing me to design solutions that prevent structural issues, manage damp, and ensure long-term durability.
* Regulatory Management: I translate design concepts into precise technical drawings that meet strict local standards. I handle the entire process to secure your Planning Permission and Building Warrants through Edinburgh Council without unexpected complications.
* Design Certainty: Every project is developed using 3D modeling as standard. You will see exactly how light, space, and materials look before any construction work begins. No architectural ego, no hidden fees, and no jargon. Just honest, advanced technical expertise to get your home project approved and built.