Projects

Bowhouse, Cluny

Arising from an area of land with substantial ruinous remains of a former cottage, The Bowhouse is a site-sensitive contemporary home designed to frame the countryside setting.

An open plan living space that focuses on entertainment with access and views to the open countryside was at the heart of our Client's brief for their new home. Conceived in a H-shape, complimentary of surrounding building forms, the central zinc roofed living space is flanked by slate roofed wings containing private, parking and operational functions. This configuration allows for the best use of the site, creating spaces that blur the boundaries between interior, garden and the countryside beyond in stone, timber and glass volumes.

The double height living space provides spaces to entertain whilst also offering subtle separation for semi-private areas. The double height nature of the living space spills into the master bedroom with both spaces affording access and views to the garden and countryside.

Coates Gardens, Edinburgh

Renovation and alteration of a tired West End, B-listed apartment creating a home that is deeply conserved and quietly contemporary.

Arranged in a layout that lacked cohesion, we worked with our Client to reimagine the floorpan to improve flow, light and everyday functionality, creating calm, adaptable spaces while maintaining a strong connection to the building’s heritage. Upon entering the apartment the primary intervention involving the formation of the social heart of the home draws one to the rear of the apartment. Combining several rooms, the airy open plan sitting, dining and kitchen space is lit and connected to the garden by new French doors. The Client’s personal art collection brings warmth to each space resulting in a calm, modern home suited to their individuality.

A reconfigured home with flow, light and proportion guiding every decision.


Murrayfield, Edinburgh

A modern side extension to an existing villa in a prominent position in Murrayfield extending the ground floor living space whilst being respectful to the surrounding area.

Although in an elevated position our Client’s existing living areas were disconnected from the views afforded at the front of the home. Sympathetic to the stepping down nature of the existing villas, the infill extension subtly integrates with the streetscape providing our Client a unified living space that boasts exceptional views of the City and Pentland Hills whilst receiving light deep into the plan. Consisting largely of stone, that is harmonious with the character of the area, the extension introduces high levels of glazing and aluminium that presents a high-quality extension to the street. At lower ground floor level a gym space has been formed as well as a wine cellar located underneath the existing house but accessed off the extension.

The considerate flat roof volume expresses a contemporary intervention forming a cohesive layout to the home which strengthens the relationship between house and landscape.

New Build, Cowdenbeath

Dundas Street, Edinburgh

An alteration and renovation of a listed apartment connecting the kitchen to the living space, providing an additional bedroom whilst retaining, restoring and revitalising existing historic architectural features throughout.

Located at the opposite end of the apartment, our Client’s kitchen was disconnected from the living space. The proposal relocated the kitchen to the oversized dining space adjoining the front drawing room where the rooms were then connected to one another through existing double doors allowing a large open plan entertaining space with dual aspect which was also capable of being closed off to create an intimate living space when required. The works also included the renovation of the existing entrance hall, renovation of the existing bathroom and provision of an en suite to the new bedroom, formerly the kitchen space.

Involving various bold design moves, the project balances the architectural language of the New Town with contemporary living. Our proposal has breathed new life into this Category B-listed home.


Middleton Park, Keltybridge

Extension of a traditionally styled dwelling that seamlessly ties into the external aesthetic providing a vaulted kitchen, dining and living space linked to the garden and woodland.

With desire for a bespoke entertainment space that connected with the extensive garden, we worked with our Client to form an open plan living space that wows their guests. Utilising a traditional material palette with a pitched roof form, the extension effortlessly blends in with the external appearance of the existing home.

Height and light are at the forefront of the design intention of this extension. The double aspect fireplace provides subtle separation between the kitchen, dining space and lounge area with openings orientated towards the garden and woodland.

Render and slate with openings sympathetic to the existing home forming a unique entertainment space.


Mews New Build, New Town

Oxford Terrace, Edinburgh

Alterations that elegantly connect two floors of a period property with a beautifully crafted staircase providing light living, kitchen and dining spaces.

Owning the basement level apartment of a Georgian townhouse, our Client approached us when the ground floor apartment became available with ambition to connect their existing property to that above to provide an entertainment level with additional living space as well as a larger kitchen with dining space. With both properties being A-listed, the proposals required to be sympathetic with a focus on retaining, repairing and reinstating existing features and details.

The internal staircase was proposed centrally to the property within storage spaces to retain the original proportions of the principal rooms. Crafted from oak, the bespoke staircase acts as a focal point to the property as one enters from the new ground floor access point with the landing linking the front and rear rooms through doors opening flush with the wall. Light spills between both principal rooms along with the central staircase.

A sympathetic unification of two properties with a focus on high quality craftsmanship and materials.

Sunbeam Cottage, Lasswade

Utilising a neglected rear courtyard space of an existing charming cottage, an airy, open plan extension has been formed that compliments the existing home as well as rejuvenates the street upon which it is situated.

Our Client's brief was to form a unique, spacious and light-filled open plan living space to their existing home. Created by extending the existing offshoot to the street and forming a modern flat roofed zinc extension to the side, the overall proposal sympathetically infills the former courtyard with a building that works with the home and context.

Enjoyed by our Client through large levels of natural light from above, the double height living space and kitchen are heated with a central stove. Both spaces feel spacious with the openings providing glimpses of the nearby woodland.

Double height living space connected to the cupola lit kitchen by a double sided stove using stone, slate and metal.

Grianan, Blairforge

Located at the end of a hamlet a dwelling formed with emphasis on views of the rolling hills, large, open and airy internal spaces and a contemporary style provides a beautiful home to live in.

Living locally to the site, our Client was eager to make the most of the views afforded to the area, as were we, the living wing has been orientated to the outlook towards the hills. This orientation also has a larger function in that it demarks/ bookends the end of the hamlet. A combined double height lounge, dining and kitchen space is formed within the living wing. Along with the views, the space is also comfortably lit by roof windows with access to the external through large sliding doors, the stove on the gable wall heats the space alongside the underfloor heating throughout the home. Accessed from a spacious entrance hall immediately to the South of the large living space the public and private areas of the house split here. The spine hallway leads to bedrooms and the southern wing. The orientation of the Southern wing has been formed to firstly reinforce the bookend, lead one to the entrance of the house and also provide the master bedroom with views of the rolling hills to the North. It also adds interest and depth to the building overall. The double height master suite is a beautiful space with large expanses of glazing to the hills and access to the private terrace. It boasts a dressing area and spacious en suite. Externally, materials have been chosen that are sensitive to the area. Contemporary roughcast, stone, slate and grey metal doors and windows allow the dwelling to blend in with the hamlet successfully.

A well considered home, sensitively sited and designed to blend in quietly with its context.


Brandon Street, Edinburgh

Careful renovation and alteration of a B-listed apartment to provide a comfortable family home.

Designed initially for two occupants, and completed as they welcomed their first child, the apartment was conceived with a flexible layout that celebrated the architectural quality of the period property. A social space for entertaining was at the heart of our Client's requirements so an open plan living space was proposed to the front drawing room with an inclusively laid out kitchen. The former room which contained the kitchen and bathroom had been compromised to accommodate the two, the space was altered back to the original proportions with the unsympathetic additions removed and the room then becoming an additional bedroom to the property. This allowed the former bedroom to be transformed into an informal lounge space which could later be converted into back into a bedroom when required. The bathroom was relocated to an internal box room and a shower was sensitively added to the WC located off the hallway.

A caring design that celebrates the buildings generous Georgian proportions, tall windows and original fireplaces with a modern traditional interior.

Wardie Avenue, Edinburgh

A contemporary rear extension to a semi-detached villa, creating a bright sitting, dining and kitchen space with seamless connection to the garden.

The generous villa was let down by a small galley kitchen to the rear and limited access to the garden. Working with our Client, a young family, we formed a light filled living, eating room. Accessed from the centre of the house through an oversized pocket sliding door, the room frames views of the garden whilst illuminating the kitchen and dining table from above. Large sliding doors blur the threshold between the room and garden. Attached to the neighbouring outshoot, the extension flows from a pitched roof to a flat roof utilising materiality that blends in with the existing house and surrounding context.

An extension providing an inclusive space for everyday life, enabling the young family to connect to the garden.

New Dwelling, Meikleour

Stafford Street, Edinburgh

A well considered conversion of a commercial property back to residential with an airy rear extension connecting the property to the walled garden.

Formerly used as storage to a commercial unit above, the property was not being utilised to its full potential. We worked with our Client to return the B-listed property back into residential being mindful of the original plan form whilst also adding on a subtle extension to the rear. The result offers an exceptional blend of period charm and contemporary luxury. Utilising stone that blends the extension into the context, the bright and generous living/ dining room enjoys a tranquil outlook over the private paved garden.

A well proportioned apartment that nods to both traditional and modern styles, affording a beautiful home to live in.

House Extension, Lasswade

South Street, Milnathort

A contemporary extension to an Edwardian dwelling weaved into the house plan creating a split level living space with a focus on the garden and golf course.

Working with our ambitious Client, we looked to form a sympathetic addition to their period property that creates a larger kitchen and dining space as well as a sitting area with access and views to the garden. With the extensive rear garden at a lower level to the ground floor of the home, our clients were cut-off from experiencing full use of the outdoor space. The split level brings the family closer to the garden whilst also remaining connected to the existing dwelling. To offset the distinctive style characteristic of the Edwardian period, a contemporary extension of stone, glass and metal quietly respects the original dwelling.

Large social spaces are formed, capturing views within the extension through a simple glazed elevation facing out towards the garden. The space is lit by a large central cupola along with windows to two other parts of the garden. Within the existing part of the home the former kitchen has become the dining space which has been positively altered with a Juliet balcony as well as a new opening providing a new aspect to the space.

A contemporary, airy extension comprising a simple palette of respectful materials forming entertainment spaces over split levels connecting the dwelling to the garden. Further works were carried out to the basement level where the floor has been lowered locally with new sympathetic openings added to form an additional bedroom for the visiting family to the house. As a period property, original features were retained and repaired, and any lost were reinstated.

Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh

A meticulous conversion and renovation of an office building to a number of apartments in the heart of the West End.

Following extensive poor-quality alterations, the original proportions and character of the period property were largely eroded. We worked with our Clients to restore the building to its former grandeur resulting in beautifully proportioned and immaculate apartments with all historic features carefully reinstated. Living spaces are located to the street with outlook over the leafy private gardens whilst bedrooms are placed at the rear overlooking a quiet lane. Guided by a framework of simple and refined detailing, the apartments retain a sense of individuality with the unique features each contain. The outcome is apartments that function with ease and grace, where practical needs are met whilst presenting previously diluted architectural beauty.

Prestigious apartments benefitting from restored period charm balanced with the requirements of modern city life.

House Extension, Gairneybridge

Apartment Alterations and Renovation, Edinburgh

Apartment Alterations and Renovation, New Town

House Extension, Burnside

Apartment Alterations and Renovation, Leith

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