RIAS Illustrated Directory of Architects and their Services 1998

This directory of members of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland is so lavishly illustrated that it is obvious that the practices included are using the opportunity to set out their stall. Well, why not? Judging by the photos, the wares on offer are tempting, as of course they need to be to justify the scale of charges outlined in the directory which itself, however, is very modestly priced.

After introductory sections the arrangement is a list of practices grouped according to their location in half a dozen regions of Scotland supplemented by those members outwith, as the local...