Process

When we gained access to the Grade B listed building, the space was completely disconnected from all utilities—no water, gas, electricity or drainage. Working within a tight construction budget, we applied a light touch to create the desired internal layouts. A single structural opening forms the open-plan kitchen/living area, and a new service zone houses the main bathroom and master bedroom en-suite. As a conversion, we designed and implemented cost effective measures in acoustic separation, fire safety and energy consumption in order to ensure compliance with contemporary building regulations..

Almost all of the original features had been removed or were badly damaged due to years of neglect and mistreatment. We painstakingly restored every feature—from cornicing to wall panelling, window shutters to architraves. Other elements that couldn’t be repaired, such as doors and radiators, were carefully sourced from Edinburgh’s architectural salvage yards.