Our clients for this project came to us to help them improve their existing stone terraced family home in the Southside of Edinburgh. A new kitchen and dining space and zinc clad extension to the rear opens up to the garden, improving the flow of the spaces. Sensitively re-configured openings, retention of the existing (previously[…]
Author Archives: Neil Greenshields
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Feb
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With spectacular views across the North Sea, this traditional stone built terraced house in Joppa required remodelling to improve the layout. Completed at the end of 2024 our brief was to maximise the views and enjoyment of the sea. A new single storey extension to the rear with spa and terrace and attic extension to[…]
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Feb
Feb
Set in a secluded part of Perthshire, our clients required an extension to this family home. Demolition of a lean-to and garage replaced with a contemporary, sympathetic glass and timber extension assisted with a better flow of space and additional living accommodation. Submitted to Building Warrant in early 2025.
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Feb
Feb
Our clients approached us to assist with reconfiguring their Grade B Listed family home in The Grange Conservation Area. We helped them develop some designs and achieved statutory consents on their behalf. This magnificent home with a great heritage is one example of the amazing properties we work with. Here are some visualisations of the[…]
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Feb
Feb
It was January 2021 when we became involved in the technical stages and delivery of this design that architect Andrew Shaw had achieved Planning permission for in Edinburgh. Fascinatingly he integrated innovative bio-receptive panels that were designed by Prof. Marcos Cruz at the Bartlett's Bio-ID studio. They retain water, collect seeds and plant life, to[...]
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Dec
Dec
We have recently joined The Scottish Ecological Design Association SEDA since we share a number of values including design innovation, healthy building practises and informed decision making. The website is a unique resource of these things and more https://www.seda.uk.net/ we hope to dig further into these ourselves and find out how we might contribute to[…]
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Jul
A lower stone villa in Edinburgh’s Prestonfield suburb was in need of remodelling for a family. By removing the small single storey brick utility to the rear and utilising an existing window to access the new extension, minimal disruption was made to the original fabric. The project is currently on site with the client carrying[…]
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Jul
Jul
A brownfield site complete with dilapidated farm buildings. Surely this is the ideal site for new housing – reuse of land that is an eyesore and a hazard, sustainable credentials, beauty replacing rot. But there are few things that are straight forward. A lot of work went into the Planning Application to put forward the[…]
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Jan
Jan
Recently we finalised our own kitchen design and it has made our home and family life so much better. We agonised over layout, details, what needed to come down and stay up, salvaged anything we could re-use, and we can honestly say it has been so worth it! It feels like we’ve extended our home,[…]
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Nov
Nov
There is a plethora of different insulation materials out there, and your home could be any number of construction types, so what can you do? The best thing is to contact an independent professional for advice. It’s crucial to have some understanding of building physics and how adding insulation might change the way your building[…]
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