BASEMENT CONVERSION, WILLOWBRAE, EDINBURGH
The existing house sits on the side of Arthur's seat. Access to the rear garden was through a basement workshop which meant that it was rarely used. The rest of the basement was excavated to give an area the same size as the ground floor. The kitchen was moved to the basement level with bi-fold doors leading directly to the garden. By removing part of the ground floor, the new office area becomes a mezzanine over the kitchen, and the double height space allows further light into the basement. A snug with a wood burning stove sits on the enclosed side of the basement, lit by a lightwell from the front garden. A new opening with a glass balustrade allows views from the front door right through to the rear garden.
Completed 2017
Photographer - Chris Humphreys www.chrishumphreys.net/
The existing house sits on the side of Arthur's seat. Access to the rear garden was through a basement workshop which meant that it was rarely used. The rest of the basement was excavated to give an area the same size as the ground floor. The kitchen was moved to the basement level with bi-fold doors leading directly to the garden. By removing part of the ground floor, the new office area becomes a mezzanine over the kitchen, and the double height space allows further light into the basement. A snug with a wood burning stove sits on the enclosed side of the basement, lit by a lightwell from the front garden. A new opening with a glass balustrade allows views from the front door right through to the rear garden.
Completed 2017
Photographer - Chris Humphreys www.chrishumphreys.net/
VICTORIAN VILLA EXTENSION, TRINITY, EDINBURGH
The owners of this villa within the Trinity conservation area wanted a glazed extension which was in complete contrast to the darker, cosier living room which they use mainly in winter. They wanted to make more use of the southerly aspect from their kitchen and have a good connection between the new garden room and the existing patio area to the south west. The new room can be read as a completely distinct object, with the existing wall left un-plastered. The existing doors were widened to give a better connection to the garden. As the master bedroom overlooks the roof, it has been finished in sedum. The deeper roof build up required meant the use of a relatively new ultra thin type of insulation. The structure has been kept back from the corners meaning that the large sliding doors can move away entirely leaving a completely open connection to the patio and garden.
Completed 2016
Photographer - Square Foot Media (Angus Behm)
Contractor - PJM Joinery Ltd www.facebook.com/PJM-Joinery-Building-Ltd-156788641009342/
The owners of this villa within the Trinity conservation area wanted a glazed extension which was in complete contrast to the darker, cosier living room which they use mainly in winter. They wanted to make more use of the southerly aspect from their kitchen and have a good connection between the new garden room and the existing patio area to the south west. The new room can be read as a completely distinct object, with the existing wall left un-plastered. The existing doors were widened to give a better connection to the garden. As the master bedroom overlooks the roof, it has been finished in sedum. The deeper roof build up required meant the use of a relatively new ultra thin type of insulation. The structure has been kept back from the corners meaning that the large sliding doors can move away entirely leaving a completely open connection to the patio and garden.
Completed 2016
Photographer - Square Foot Media (Angus Behm)
Contractor - PJM Joinery Ltd www.facebook.com/PJM-Joinery-Building-Ltd-156788641009342/
FLAT REFURBISHMENT, EDINBURGH
This Edinburgh flat was reconfigured to create a main south facing kitchen/ living/ dining space with four bedrooms. A large opening was formed to connect the living room and relocated kitchen with a strong central axis running from the fireplace through the kitchen island to the range cooker.
Completed 2019
Photographer - Square Foot Media (Angus Behm)
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KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM, WILLOWBRAE, EDINBURGH
The existing house had various small stores adjoining the kitchen to the rear. These did not make the best use of space, and made the kitchen quite dark. The new kitchen makes the most of the garden views, while more light comes from additional glazing in the family room. The family room has plenty of storage for children's toys. A new fire rated glazed screen to the hallway allows views from the front door straight through to the garden. Completed 2015 Contractor - Collins Building and Joinery Ltd |
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KITCHEN AND GARDEN ROOM, PERTHSHIRE
The existing kitchen extension was small and dark, and the access to the garden convoluted. A new green oak frame extension mirrors the gable ends of the adjacent property. The garden room is at a lower level which allows direct access outside through the Bi-fold doors. The full height glazing to the end gable allows long views to the magnificent tree canopy of the adjacent woodland. Large rooflights ensure light is maintained in the kitchen which is now central within the plan. Completed 2016 |
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SELECTION OF PROJECTS FROM PREVIOUS PRACTICES These are some of the projects I have worked on for previous practices. Completed 2001-2014 |
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CALEDONIAN PLACE FLAT REFURBISHMENT
Storage was a key ingredient in the proposals for this flat. A new kitchen was inserted into the recess in the living / dining room. A 'captain's bed' is raised up on storage containing pull out wardrobes. Each tread on the access stair is a pull out drawer, allowing the rest of the space to be clutter free. Completed 2006 |