William Andrew Nolan Lecturer, Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh
William Nolan is a Lecturer in Interior Design at SCF, where he serves as Course Organiser for Year 3 and Year 4 graduation projects. A registered architect with over 20 years of international experience, he has led award-winning projects across hospitality, cultural, and workplace sectors worldwide. His expertise spans architectural design, interior environments, and exhibition curation for clients such as the British Council and InterContinental Hotels Group. Nolan brings extensive industry insight into his teaching, supporting students in developing professional readiness and creative confidence through project-based learning and international exhibition opportunities.
Academic Introduction Will Nolan Lecturer, SCF Fashion Interior Design Tutor & Lecturer in Interior Design at SCF Donghua University, starting 2020 Current Academic responsibilities SCF Course Organiser, Year 3 SCF Course Organiser, Year 4 Graduation Project Semester 2 (Detail Design) SCF Course Lecturer, Year 1 & Year 2 SCF Graduation Exhibition Presentation at University of Edinburgh Curation, Project Management & Delivery Other Academic Experience Visiting Tutor & Lecturer in Interior Design, starting 2016 - Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee (UK); Design Institute SASU Paris; Design Industry lecture tour, China 2014 - Foshan IECC, Hong Kong IDAI; Wuhan University of Technology, Shanghai USST, Beijing City University AAD Academic Qualifications B. Arch; Degree of Bachelor of Architecture, University of Glasgow M. Arch; Degree of Master of Architecture, University of Glasgow ARCUK; Registered Professional Architect, UK PgCAP; Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, University of Edinburgh Institute of Academic Development Professional Experience (i)Architecture - Award winning urban regeneration new build and refurbishment/conversion project design and delivery throughout Scotland and the UK, with values up to US $35million – Projects in Residential, Education, Culture, Finance, Workplace sectors. (ii) Interior Design – Over 20 years award winning creative project delivery in new build and redeveloped architectural interior environment and place design throughout the UK and worldwide, including USA, France, Denmark, West Africa, Kuwait, Dubai, Oman, Singapore, and China with project values up to US $16.5million – Projects in Hospitality, Hotel & Leisure, Culture, Education, Finance, Workplace, Retail and Corporate sectors. Selected Clients – Collaborative client partnerships include Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotels Group, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Missoni S.p.A., Liverpool F.C., Arsenal F.C., BBC Scotland, Edinburgh BioQuarter, University of Brighton, Balfour Beatty USA, Rosita Missoni, Michael Graves Architects, Matteo Thun & Partners, Studio Jeanne Gang Architects (iii) Exhibition Design and Management - Curation, Design & Installation Delivery and Project Management of Educational and Cultural International Touring Exhibitions for Clients including The British Council; China Britain Business Council; UK Trade International – Featured exhibitions in the UK, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, North Africa, South Africa, Thailand, China Published Articles Vanity Fair; Design Boom; Wallpaper*; Homes and Interiors Scotland; Space; Arquitetura + Desin; Contemporanea; Design in a Cold Climate – Frame Monograph; Contemporary Designers Loft Living; Contemporary Residential Design – Orion Publishing Group Behind Bars; Contemporary Hospitality Design – Taschen Publishing Group Academic Textbook; Contributing consultant – The Student Guide to the Creative Studio in the Digital Age (2025) - University of Westminster Press
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