The reconfiguration and extension of a family home in South Queensferry was needed in order to increase floor space and improve spaces. A single storey minimal dual pitched black extension to the rear hosts a new kitchen and dining space with large folding sliding doors directly on to the garden. Internally at ground floor the[…]
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[…]
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[…]
With spectacular views across the North Sea, this traditional stone built terraced house in Portobello required remodelling to improve the layout. Proposed is a new single storey extension to the rear with spa and terrace and attic extension to the second floor, together with a reconfiguration of the internal spaces. This project is now at[…]
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[…]
The evolution of a building over time in a title. This Gorgie (Edinburgh) landmark stands as a reminder to early twentieth century design, as such became Category B listed some time ago. I worked under another architect to change it from a bingo hall to a church. 10 years later under my own steam, I[…]
Stone semi-detached villa, not listed but of the same quality. The client requested that the new addition to the side should sit below the existing eaves and also sit comfortably beside the original house, while being two storeys and a new main entrance. That ticks a lot of boxes at the Planning Department but makes[…]
