The architects will support its ambitions for growth over the next four years.

Four have already designed for the association – ARPL, Austin-Smith:Lord, John Gilbert Architects and LMA. They are joined by new starts DO Architecture and Page\Park.

Jim Whiston, Ayrshire Housing director, said: “It’s great that one of the practices has already confirmed our standing for good design. ARPL’s wee scheme in the village of Dailly was shortlisted in this year’s Saltire Housing Design Awards.”