North Edinburgh gap-site: work in progress

      03.02.2025

      We are enjoying developing designs for a gap-site in North Edinburgh. A slim plot allows for a narrow proportion to the building, which can accomodate 7 residential units. Corbelled brick details are a feature of the local vernacular and are used here to mark the entrance and the corner of the building.

        Building Warrant submitted for housing development near Stirling

        03.02.2025

        The Building Warrant information has been submitted for Phase 1 of a 10 house development on a lovely rural plot east of Stilring.

          Works at George IV Bridge Aparthotel nearing completion

          03.02.2025

          After 10 months of work on site the final stages are now being completed to allow the building to be handed over in February 2025. It has been an intense construction programme working on this complex, historic building but we are delighted that the character and quality of the spaces has been restored making the most of the fantastic central location. 

          • extension, edinburgh architects, scottish architecture, work in progress, douglas fir,

            Progress on site at Park Avenue

            26.11.2024

            Construction at Park Avenue, Portobello, is progressing smoothly. The steel and timber frame work is now complete. In the image, the stunning Douglas fir joists are already in place for the new extension overlooking the back garden.

            Completion is on track for spring 2025. 

            • Edinburgh Architects, Scottish architecture, aparthotel,
            • Edinburgh Architects, Scottish architecture, aparthotel,

              12 George IV Bridge. Site progress

              11.11.2024

              Good progress being made at our project on George IV Bridge. Scaffolding has recently been dropped, which allows the incredible views to the Castle and the surrounding roofscape to be revealed again.

              The development by @blagdenproperty will provide a series of serviced-apartments, with completion due early next year.

              • Edinburgh Architects, Scottish architecture, extension, pergola, circular rooflight, petersentegl brick
              • Edinburgh Architects, Scottish architecture, extension, pergola, circular rooflight, petersentegl brick
              • Edinburgh Architects, Scottish architecture, extension, pergola, circular rooflight, petersentegl brick

                Works nearing completion at Portobello

                26.10.2024

                Some recent snaps taken on a sunny day at Straiton Place, Portobello. It’s been a long time in the making (planning and listed building consent in early 2021) so we're excited to see it close to completion.

                The rusty red of the steel pergola felt like a bold choice but we're really happy with the palette: the red working with the existing sandstone, the new sage green window frames and bricks by @petersentegl.
                Inside, meanwhile, the space is animated by a circle of daylight coming through the oculus.

                Looking forward to having the project photographed in full in the coming months.

                • AJ, Retrofit Awards

                  Neil invited to be part of the 2024 AJ Retrofit Awards judging panel.

                  25.06.2024

                  • TAP Architects

                    New Website and Visual Identity Launched

                    07.06.2024

                    The redesign has been prompted in-part because this is the practice’s 15th year. We’re really proud of the projects we’ve completed in that time: including commercial, industrial and community buildings, along with residential projects from masterplans through to finely crafted house extensions. The re-use and restoration of existing buildings has been a theme throughout.

                    Our hope is that the new site shows the full breadth of our work and allows us to better tell the story behind each of our projects.

                    • TAP architects, Edinburgh architects, Scottish Architecture, Houses & Garden

                      We have been included in Homes & Garden official shortlist of go-to architects in their March architecture edition.

                      02.02.2024

                      Very excited to be included in @homesandgardensofficial shortlist of go-to architects in their March architecture edition. Many thanks to @amy_moorea for the write-up. #edinburgharchitecture #scottisharchitecture #homesandgardens #houseextension

                      • TAP architects, Edinburgh architects, Scottish Architecture, Extension

                        Planning permission for an extension to a Victorian villa in Portobello, Edinburgh.

                        19.01.2024

                        We are really pleased to have obtained planning permission for this extension to a Victorian villa in Portobello, Edinburgh.

                        The aim was to develop a sense of visual consistency in a rather piecemeal, dilapidated rear elevation - with a framework of sandstone pro­viding a new bay window. The chamfered details echo those used on the reveals of window openings on the front of the house, while the pink and grey tones compliment the colour of the exist­ing sandstone.

                        The extension, along with the reconfigured internal rooms, will provide a series of large interlinked spaces with a much improved outlook to the garden. A long slot rooflight will bring in daylight to the back of the new extension.

                        Hoping to be on site middle of this year.

                        • TAP architects, Edinburgh architects, Scottish Architecture, AJ

                          The square at Dunira published in The Architects’ Journal

                          21.12.2023

                          A nice way to end the year: our Dunira Estate project in the @architectsjournal 

                          • EAA edinburgh, TAP architects, Edinburgh architects, Scottish Architecture

                            Printmaker Studio project wins an Edinburgh Architectural Association Award, 2023

                            30.11.2023

                            So pleased that our Printmaker Studio project won an Edinburgh Architectural Association Award.

                            Much credit is due to our wonderful, creative client, who made the process so enjoyable. And to James Ramsay @fixt.edinburgh for his usual attention to detail throughout the construction.

                            Our thanks to @eaa.edinburgh and the jury for their recognition, and we were honoured to be included among so many excellent entries.

                              Planning approved to convert a language school into an aparthotel on George IV Bridge

                              16.11.2023

                              Delighted to have been successful in obtaining Planning and Listed Building Consent for a 7-unit aparthotel development on George IV Bridge, in the centre of Edinburgh. The building, which endured heavy usage as a language school, requires a full refurbishment, stripping back the poor-quality alterations that were made in the 1970s. Our aim is to restore the proportions and the character of the original spaces, making full use of the fantastic views over the rooftops of the Grassmarket to the Castle. We’re also including a range of improvements to the environmental performance and conservation of the historic fabric.

                              We are well through the detail design currently. It’s been great working with @blagdenproperty on this exciting project.

                              Engineers: @etive_engineering

                              • EAA edinburgh, TAP architects, Edinburgh architects, Scottish Architecture

                                Regent Street project received a commendation at the Edinburgh Architectural Association Awards 2022

                                25.11.2022

                                A belated thank you to @eaa.edinburgh for the excellent awards evening that they put on the other week!

                                Delighted that our project at Regents Street, Portobello received a commendation and very nice to see some of the great work happening in and around the city. Congratulations to all the winners and other shortlisted teams.

                                  Re-opening of The Public Hall, Ardrishaig.

                                  14.11.2022

                                  After many years of work with the local Community Trust we are thrilled to see the Public hall in Ardrishaig re-open!

                                  After many years of work with the local Community Trust we are thrilled to see the Public hall in Ardrishaig re-open!

                                  • South West View Inverness
                                  • East View Inverness
                                  • South East View Inverness
                                  • North View Inverness

                                    Planning Submitted for Highland House

                                    01.08.2022

                                    We have submitted a planning application for two new extensions and internal re-arragement of this existing property set amongst lovely woodland on a site south of Inverness.

                                    • Rear view Grange house nearing completion

                                      Extension and Renovation 1980’s House in The Grange Nearing Completion

                                      21.07.2022

                                      This substantial re-modelling of an existing1980's house in The Grange, Edinburgh is nearing completion. New timber cladding and roof tiles have been installed and extyernal landscaping and pond are well underway.

                                        Planning Approval Received!

                                        18.07.2022

                                        Pleased to have recieved planning permission for the facade redevelopment and internal rearragement of this 1960's property in South-West Edinburgh.

                                          Planning Approval for West Edinburgh House Extension

                                          02.02.2022

                                          Very pleased to see our planning application approved for this white-brick, vaulted extension. Site works are due to start in mid-2022

                                          • TAP_Architects_Dormerwindow

                                            A Room with a View

                                            28.01.2022

                                            A new dormer window under construction as part of a major overhaul of a 1980’s house in The Grange, Edinburgh. 

                                            • TAP_Architects_facade_redevelopment
                                            • TAP_Architects_facade_redevelopment

                                              Planning Submission for re-modelling of Modernist House

                                              18.01.2022

                                              We have submitted a planning application for the facade redevelopment and internal rearragement of this 1960's property in South-West Edinburgh.

                                                New-build house in South Edinburgh

                                                10.01.2022

                                                Design work is underway for this exciting new build house project in South Edinburgh.

                                                  Planning Submission for 300 Home Masterplan

                                                  17.12.2021

                                                  TAP were appointed as lead designers for a 300 home masterplan, to extend the West Lothian town of Stoneyburn. The outline Planning Application has now been submitted.

                                                  • TAP_Architects_RGU

                                                    Neil Invited to Deliver Lecture at RGU

                                                    09.12.2021

                                                    Neil is pleased to have been invited to be a part of the 57’10 society lecture series, discussing the recent projects carried out at T.A.P.

                                                    • TAP_Architects_Homebuildingrenovating

                                                      Trellis House Appears in Homebuilding and Renovating Magazine

                                                      01.12.2021

                                                        Regent Street in Ideal Home Magazine

                                                        15.11.2021

                                                        Delighted to see our Regent Street project appear in Ideal Home Magazine.

                                                        • TAP_Architects_ScotlandonSunday

                                                          Regent Street Features in Scotland on Sunday

                                                          29.08.2021

                                                          Delighted to see our Regent Street project appear in the Scotland on Sunday newspaper, print edition.

                                                          • Tap architects, edinburgh architects, scottish architecture, aberdeen, house extension, timber cladding, rural architecture

                                                            The Larch Mill in Homes & Interiors Scotland

                                                            06.08.2021

                                                            Thanks to Homes & Interiors Scotland for publishing The Larch Mill

                                                            • Tap architects, edinburgh architects, scottish architecture, glen lyon, Farmhouse, timber cladding, rural architecture

                                                              The Architects’ Journal feature Drumcharry Farmhouse

                                                              27.07.2021

                                                              Thanks to The Architects' Journal for publishing Drumcharry Farmhouse

                                                              • Tap architects, edinburgh architects, scottish architecture, glen lyon, house extension, timber cladding, rural architecture

                                                                Planning permission for Drumcharry Farmhouse

                                                                20.07.2021

                                                                We are pleased to have obtained planning permission for this Farmhouse near Glen Lyon.

                                                                Located on an unusual, flat feature on an otherwise very steep hillside, the house takes a linear form, cranked to follow an existing boundary wall and to open up views along the valley.

                                                                • Tap architects, edinburgh architects, scottish architecture, pertshire, house extension, timber cladding, rural architecture
                                                                • Tap architects, edinburgh architects, scottish architecture, pertshire, house extension, timber cladding, rural architecture

                                                                  Dunira Estate progress

                                                                  07.05.2021

                                                                  Work to be completed in the summer of this year

                                                                  • Tap architects, edinburgh architects, scottish architecture, aberdeen, house extension, timber cladding, rural architecture

                                                                    The Larch Mill in Scottish Field Magazine

                                                                    08.01.2021

                                                                    Thanks to Scottish Field Magazine for publishing Drumcharry Farmhouse

                                                                    • architects Edinburgh, Scottish architects, house extension

                                                                      The Architects’ Journal feature Trellis House

                                                                      27.10.2020

                                                                      Thanks to The Architects' Journal for publishing the Trellis House

                                                                      • Edinburgh architects, Edinburgh architecture, Scottish architecture, extension house
                                                                      • Edinburgh architects, Edinburgh architecture, Scottish architecture, extension house
                                                                      • Edinburgh architects, Edinburgh architecture, Scottish architecture, extension house

                                                                        TAP on list of top 25 UK architects

                                                                        26.10.2020

                                                                        Thanks to Elle Decor UK.

                                                                        Delighted to have been included in their list of top 25 U.K. firms!

                                                                        • Flax Mill, TAP Architects, Foss, Perthshire
                                                                        • Flax Mill, TAP Architects, Foss, Perthshire

                                                                          Latest Photos of Loch Tummel House

                                                                          19.05.2020

                                                                          Some recent photos taken of the Flax MIll, near Loch Tummel. Landscaping still ongoing but the house complete and looking good in it's woodland setting. More images can be found in the Work part of this website. 

                                                                          • Dezeen Larch Mill

                                                                            The Larch Mill in Dezeen

                                                                            05.04.2020

                                                                            Lovely to see the Larch Mill featured in Dezeen this week.

                                                                              Extension to Listed Crammond House Approved

                                                                              20.03.2020

                                                                              We have successfully obtained planning permission to reconfigure and extend the historic Almond House, sitting proudly above the river at Crammond Village. The house is Catagory C Listed and a our design is for a discreet addition, clad in sandstone with a hipped, dark-copper roof. Large glazed panels make the most of the amazing views to the north and west. 

                                                                                Springtime!

                                                                                20.03.2020

                                                                                The first day of Spring (officially at least) means drawing back the 4m wide bi-folding doors at the garden studio, Eskbank. More images coming soon.

                                                                                  The Architects’ Journal feature Woodland House

                                                                                  20.03.2020

                                                                                  Lovely to see a nice feature on our Woodland House project appear in The Architects' Journal.

                                                                                    Royal Scottish Academy Exhibition

                                                                                    20.03.2020

                                                                                    Our model of a design for a contemporary Ayrshire Farmhouse has been accepted as part of the Royal Scottish Academy Annual Exhibition. Unfortunately, the lockdown has meant that nobody can attend the exhibition to see it in person! The exhibition is available to view online, through the RSA website. 

                                                                                      Seaside House

                                                                                      20.03.2020

                                                                                      We are delighted to have been appointed to prepare designs for the refurbishment, conservation and extension of this beautiful, Category B Listed House in Aberdour, Fife.

                                                                                      • TAP Architects_Edinburgh House Extension
                                                                                      • TAP Architects_Edinburgh House Extension

                                                                                        Planning permission for extension to house within Edinburgh Conservation Area

                                                                                        20.03.2020

                                                                                        We are pleased to have obtained planning permission for an extension to a substantial villa within a south Edinburgh Conservation Area. Large areas of glazing are framed with sandstone piers and lintels, with chamferred details to relate to the existing window surrounds and architraves.  

                                                                                          Dunira Estate progress

                                                                                          17.12.2019

                                                                                          The original arches of the stable wing being revealed and painstakingly restored.

                                                                                          • TAP house extension Edinburgh

                                                                                            Planning Permission for cubic house extension

                                                                                            12.11.2019

                                                                                            We have recently obtained planing permission to construct a new extension to a South Edinburgh house. It takes on a cubic form, with wall panels and large glazed openings arranged above a rusticated plinth. The extension provides a space to enjoy elevated views across the city skyline. New external steps link lower and upper levels of the garden.

                                                                                            • TAP house extension Edinburgh

                                                                                              Works underway to extend Edinburgh villa

                                                                                              12.11.2019

                                                                                              An annex to a large sandstone villa was originally built as a billiard room. It is now converted and extended to accommodate a new entrance hallway and kitchen/living space opening out to the garden. Located in an Edinburgh conservation area, our design is contemporary but respects the scale and materiality of the surrounding buildings.

                                                                                              Works due for completion early 2020.

                                                                                              • TAP Architects, house extension Edinburgh
                                                                                              • TAP Architects, house extension Edinburgh

                                                                                                Listed Portobello house, progress on site

                                                                                                12.11.2019

                                                                                                Demolition works are complete and construction of the new extension has now commenced. Internal refurbsihment is well underway. Completion due in early 2020. 

                                                                                                  Best of Scottish Architecture Annual 2019

                                                                                                  03.10.2019

                                                                                                  Great to see two of our recent projects featuring prominently in Urban Relam's 2019, best of Scottish architecture annual.

                                                                                                  • TAP Flax MIll house perthshire

                                                                                                    The Flax Mill progress

                                                                                                    27.06.2019

                                                                                                    Emerging out of the rubble;  this new house sits within the ruined walls of an abandoned flax mill with the upper storey projecting over the edge of the adjacent river. Completion of the house and surrounding landscaping should be achieved by end of the summer. More images coming soon.

                                                                                                    • Ardrishaig community theatre

                                                                                                      Planning permission for community theatre

                                                                                                      27.06.2019

                                                                                                      Planning permission has been obtained for the redevelopment of the Ardrishaig community theatre, Argyll. Working with the Community Trust over several years we have developed a design that addresses the areas of serious delapidation within the existing building and creates a new accessible and welcoming entrance to the street. The main auditorium will be fully refurbished to create a flexible performance space that meets current standards. 

                                                                                                      It is anticipated that works will commence on site in late 2019 with completion in Spring 2020. 

                                                                                                      • TAP_Woodland house
                                                                                                      • TAP_Woodland house

                                                                                                        Woodland house completed

                                                                                                        27.06.2019

                                                                                                        Five years after our first site visit, we are delighted to see this woodland house complete. Finding a way to build the house within an extremely constrained budget was challenging, but with the efficient design and the skilled construction team, this has been achieved without compromising on quality. 

                                                                                                        Designed around the slope of the site and the adjacent, mature beech and scots-pine trees, it provides spaces that are full of leaf-dappled light. 

                                                                                                        • TAP_Brochure excerpt 1
                                                                                                        • TAP_Brochure excerpt 1
                                                                                                        • TAP_Brochure excerpt 1

                                                                                                          A brochure to capture five years of work

                                                                                                          27.06.2019

                                                                                                          Many thanks to Damon Richardson https://www.damonrichardson.com/ who has designed a stunning brochure for us. It illustrates some of the work we have done over the last (very intense but rewarding) five years.

                                                                                                          Thanks to all of our wonderful clients and colleagues in the industry who have made these projects possible. 

                                                                                                          • cladding detail

                                                                                                            South Edinburgh house extension completed

                                                                                                            29.05.2019

                                                                                                            The extension and refurbishment of a South Edinburgh property is complete. The external cladding and decking is in open-jointed Siberian Larch, stained a light grey. Careful control of the setting-out and detailing was essential to achieve the refined appearance we were looking for. More images coming soon.

                                                                                                              Planning Consent within the historic Dunira Estate

                                                                                                              29.05.2019

                                                                                                              We are delighted to have obtained planning permission for a substantial extension to a property within the protected landscape of the Dunira Estate, near Comrie. The extension is linked to two seperate properties over two storeys and picks up the distinctive profile of the existing house. Construction is due to commence later in 2019. 

                                                                                                                Blackhill House published in The Architects’ Journal

                                                                                                                02.05.2019

                                                                                                                Very pleased to see images of our 'Glass Room' at Blackhill House appear in the Architects' Journal. 

                                                                                                                  Aberdeenshire House Progress

                                                                                                                  22.02.2019

                                                                                                                  Turf, gravel and steps being installed around The Mill, at Little Chapelton. More photographs to follow on full completion. 

                                                                                                                    Bewlie Lodge Phase II completed

                                                                                                                    01.02.2019

                                                                                                                    A non-descript single storey house has been, reclad, reconfigured and twice extended to create a series of spaces that closely relate to the surrounding gardens and southerly aspect. 

                                                                                                                    Located in the hamlet of Bewlie in the heart of the Scottish Borders the owners of the house were looking for a design solution that added living and bedroom accommodation and also created a new and contemporary character to the external appearance. By utilsing the existing garage and adding a small angular extension, two new bedroom were created. Internal spaces were enlarged to provide a series of better proportioned rooms. Pre-coated siberian larch cladding wraps the main frontage of the house.

                                                                                                                    Having completed this project we were then asked to consider options for a glazed room adjacent to the kitchen. This new space is shaped to respond to the slope and nearby boundary at the side of the garden, with a cranked, glass facade maximising views to the garden and pond. A projecting zinc-clad roof provides a covered entrance. The shifting geometries of the plan are manifest in the overlapping alignments of terracotta floor tiles, glass walls and rooflight and bespoke timber steps. 

                                                                                                                    • Flax Mill site progress

                                                                                                                      Progress on site at the Flax Mill

                                                                                                                      22.01.2019

                                                                                                                      Good progress being made at the Flax Mill. Cladding will be going on during February and completion is expected in March. The cantilever over the riverbank is as good as we had hoped!

                                                                                                                      • Little Chapelton House

                                                                                                                        Works nearing completion at Little Chapelton

                                                                                                                        13.01.2019

                                                                                                                        Works are nearing completion at The Mill, Little Chapelton. More (and better) photos will be coming soon.

                                                                                                                        • Crammond house extension

                                                                                                                          Planning permission for Crammond house extension

                                                                                                                          10.01.2019

                                                                                                                          Delighted to have received planning permission for the extension and refurbishment of a 1950's house in Crammond, West Edinburgh. The extension will be wrapped in a perforate metal screen, creating an impression of lightness and also acting as a trellis to be colonised by climbing plants. Works due to start on site in the Spring. 

                                                                                                                            Drumnakyle Farmhouse appears in the Architects’ Journal

                                                                                                                            20.12.2018

                                                                                                                            Delighted to see our project appear in print in the AJ, in an edition focusing on specialist stonework. 

                                                                                                                              Drumnakyle Farmhouse landscaping completed

                                                                                                                              27.11.2018

                                                                                                                              The landscaping around the farmhouse at Drunakyle has been completed and the talented David Barbour has been up to photograph the extension on a lovely Autumn day 

                                                                                                                              See WORK  for the full set of images. 

                                                                                                                                Borders new-build house taking shape

                                                                                                                                10.10.2018

                                                                                                                                Construction is progressing well at Pyatshaw Burn. The steel work and timber frame are nearing completion, allowing the building form and internal spaces to be seen for the first time. The multi-level entrance hallway, with the huge glazed opening to the west is looking like it will be a very exciting space. 

                                                                                                                                Completion is on track for spring 2019. 

                                                                                                                                  Next stage of the designs for Portobello house extension underway

                                                                                                                                  10.10.2018

                                                                                                                                  We are pleased to be moving ahead with our designs for this unusual extension to a listed Georgian villa adjacent to the Portobello promenade. Our new addition provides a terrace that links the upper level living rooms to the garden level and with a new lower level room that opens up the internal space to the outside. The curved building form and refined balustrade details take reference from architectural details found in Georgian Edinburgh.

                                                                                                                                  We hope to have this project on-site in spring 2019.

                                                                                                                                    The Flax Mill steel frame is up!

                                                                                                                                    26.09.2018

                                                                                                                                    The two-way cantilevering steel frame has been erected at the Flax Mill, Balnairn. The combination of sharp edged steel and moss covered stone is looking very appealing. On track to complete construction early in 2019 and will publish more progress shots along the way.

                                                                                                                                      Planning permission for Edinburgh garden studio

                                                                                                                                      26.09.2018

                                                                                                                                      We are pleased to have obtained planning consent for this extension to a charming 1930's house located in South Edinburgh. A glazed arcade links the house to a brick-built studio set in the garden. Works due to start early 2019.

                                                                                                                                        New look Website!

                                                                                                                                        10.09.2018

                                                                                                                                        We have a nice new website, designed to show off the range of work we have been engaged in over the past few years and including lots of new projects and images. Many thanks to Damon at Richardson Design and Scott at Ryde Digital for putting it together with us. 

                                                                                                                                          Blackhill House nears completion

                                                                                                                                          31.08.2018

                                                                                                                                          Excited to see our extension to the listed Blackhill house nearing completion. 

                                                                                                                                          • HiRide, Aerial Adventures, Livingston

                                                                                                                                            HiRide Opens at Aerial Adventures Livingston

                                                                                                                                            20.07.2018

                                                                                                                                            The HiRide at The Centre, Livingston opened on schedule to the public at the end of June.

                                                                                                                                            North Edinburgh gap-site: work in progress

                                                                                                                                            03.02.2025

                                                                                                                                            We are enjoying developing designs for a gap-site in North Edinburgh. A slim plot allows for a narrow proportion to the building, which can accomodate 7 residential units. Corbelled brick details are a feature of the local vernacular and are used here to mark the entrance and the corner of the building.

                                                                                                                                              Building Warrant submitted for housing development near Stirling

                                                                                                                                              03.02.2025

                                                                                                                                              The Building Warrant information has been submitted for Phase 1 of a 10 house development on a lovely rural plot east of Stilring.

                                                                                                                                                Works at George IV Bridge Aparthotel nearing completion

                                                                                                                                                03.02.2025

                                                                                                                                                After 10 months of work on site the final stages are now being completed to allow the building to be handed over in February 2025. It has been an intense construction programme working on this complex, historic building but we are delighted that the character and quality of the spaces has been restored making the most of the fantastic central location. 

                                                                                                                                                • extension, edinburgh architects, scottish architecture, work in progress, douglas fir,

                                                                                                                                                  Progress on site at Park Avenue

                                                                                                                                                  26.11.2024

                                                                                                                                                  Construction at Park Avenue, Portobello, is progressing smoothly. The steel and timber frame work is now complete. In the image, the stunning Douglas fir joists are already in place for the new extension overlooking the back garden.

                                                                                                                                                  Completion is on track for spring 2025. 

                                                                                                                                                  • Edinburgh Architects, Scottish architecture, aparthotel,
                                                                                                                                                  • Edinburgh Architects, Scottish architecture, aparthotel,

                                                                                                                                                    12 George IV Bridge. Site progress

                                                                                                                                                    11.11.2024

                                                                                                                                                    Good progress being made at our project on George IV Bridge. Scaffolding has recently been dropped, which allows the incredible views to the Castle and the surrounding roofscape to be revealed again.

                                                                                                                                                    The development by @blagdenproperty will provide a series of serviced-apartments, with completion due early next year.

                                                                                                                                                    • Edinburgh Architects, Scottish architecture, extension, pergola, circular rooflight, petersentegl brick
                                                                                                                                                    • Edinburgh Architects, Scottish architecture, extension, pergola, circular rooflight, petersentegl brick
                                                                                                                                                    • Edinburgh Architects, Scottish architecture, extension, pergola, circular rooflight, petersentegl brick

                                                                                                                                                      Works nearing completion at Portobello

                                                                                                                                                      26.10.2024

                                                                                                                                                      Some recent snaps taken on a sunny day at Straiton Place, Portobello. It’s been a long time in the making (planning and listed building consent in early 2021) so we're excited to see it close to completion.

                                                                                                                                                      The rusty red of the steel pergola felt like a bold choice but we're really happy with the palette: the red working with the existing sandstone, the new sage green window frames and bricks by @petersentegl.
                                                                                                                                                      Inside, meanwhile, the space is animated by a circle of daylight coming through the oculus.

                                                                                                                                                      Looking forward to having the project photographed in full in the coming months.

                                                                                                                                                      • AJ, Retrofit Awards

                                                                                                                                                        Neil invited to be part of the 2024 AJ Retrofit Awards judging panel.

                                                                                                                                                        25.06.2024

                                                                                                                                                        • TAP Architects

                                                                                                                                                          New Website and Visual Identity Launched

                                                                                                                                                          07.06.2024

                                                                                                                                                          The redesign has been prompted in-part because this is the practice’s 15th year. We’re really proud of the projects we’ve completed in that time: including commercial, industrial and community buildings, along with residential projects from masterplans through to finely crafted house extensions. The re-use and restoration of existing buildings has been a theme throughout.

                                                                                                                                                          Our hope is that the new site shows the full breadth of our work and allows us to better tell the story behind each of our projects.

                                                                                                                                                          • TAP architects, Edinburgh architects, Scottish Architecture, Houses & Garden

                                                                                                                                                            We have been included in Homes & Garden official shortlist of go-to architects in their March architecture edition.

                                                                                                                                                            02.02.2024

                                                                                                                                                            Very excited to be included in @homesandgardensofficial shortlist of go-to architects in their March architecture edition. Many thanks to @amy_moorea for the write-up. #edinburgharchitecture #scottisharchitecture #homesandgardens #houseextension

                                                                                                                                                            • TAP architects, Edinburgh architects, Scottish Architecture, Extension

                                                                                                                                                              Planning permission for an extension to a Victorian villa in Portobello, Edinburgh.

                                                                                                                                                              19.01.2024

                                                                                                                                                              We are really pleased to have obtained planning permission for this extension to a Victorian villa in Portobello, Edinburgh.

                                                                                                                                                              The aim was to develop a sense of visual consistency in a rather piecemeal, dilapidated rear elevation - with a framework of sandstone pro­viding a new bay window. The chamfered details echo those used on the reveals of window openings on the front of the house, while the pink and grey tones compliment the colour of the exist­ing sandstone.

                                                                                                                                                              The extension, along with the reconfigured internal rooms, will provide a series of large interlinked spaces with a much improved outlook to the garden. A long slot rooflight will bring in daylight to the back of the new extension.

                                                                                                                                                              Hoping to be on site middle of this year.

                                                                                                                                                              • TAP architects, Edinburgh architects, Scottish Architecture, AJ

                                                                                                                                                                The square at Dunira published in The Architects’ Journal

                                                                                                                                                                21.12.2023

                                                                                                                                                                A nice way to end the year: our Dunira Estate project in the @architectsjournal 

                                                                                                                                                                • EAA edinburgh, TAP architects, Edinburgh architects, Scottish Architecture

                                                                                                                                                                  Printmaker Studio project wins an Edinburgh Architectural Association Award, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                  30.11.2023

                                                                                                                                                                  So pleased that our Printmaker Studio project won an Edinburgh Architectural Association Award.

                                                                                                                                                                  Much credit is due to our wonderful, creative client, who made the process so enjoyable. And to James Ramsay @fixt.edinburgh for his usual attention to detail throughout the construction.

                                                                                                                                                                  Our thanks to @eaa.edinburgh and the jury for their recognition, and we were honoured to be included among so many excellent entries.

                                                                                                                                                                    Planning approved to convert a language school into an aparthotel on George IV Bridge

                                                                                                                                                                    16.11.2023

                                                                                                                                                                    Delighted to have been successful in obtaining Planning and Listed Building Consent for a 7-unit aparthotel development on George IV Bridge, in the centre of Edinburgh. The building, which endured heavy usage as a language school, requires a full refurbishment, stripping back the poor-quality alterations that were made in the 1970s. Our aim is to restore the proportions and the character of the original spaces, making full use of the fantastic views over the rooftops of the Grassmarket to the Castle. We’re also including a range of improvements to the environmental performance and conservation of the historic fabric.

                                                                                                                                                                    We are well through the detail design currently. It’s been great working with @blagdenproperty on this exciting project.

                                                                                                                                                                    Engineers: @etive_engineering

                                                                                                                                                                    • EAA edinburgh, TAP architects, Edinburgh architects, Scottish Architecture

                                                                                                                                                                      Regent Street project received a commendation at the Edinburgh Architectural Association Awards 2022

                                                                                                                                                                      25.11.2022

                                                                                                                                                                      A belated thank you to @eaa.edinburgh for the excellent awards evening that they put on the other week!

                                                                                                                                                                      Delighted that our project at Regents Street, Portobello received a commendation and very nice to see some of the great work happening in and around the city. Congratulations to all the winners and other shortlisted teams.

                                                                                                                                                                        Re-opening of The Public Hall, Ardrishaig.

                                                                                                                                                                        14.11.2022

                                                                                                                                                                        After many years of work with the local Community Trust we are thrilled to see the Public hall in Ardrishaig re-open!

                                                                                                                                                                        After many years of work with the local Community Trust we are thrilled to see the Public hall in Ardrishaig re-open!

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                                                                                                                                                                          Planning Submitted for Highland House

                                                                                                                                                                          01.08.2022

                                                                                                                                                                          We have submitted a planning application for two new extensions and internal re-arragement of this existing property set amongst lovely woodland on a site south of Inverness.

                                                                                                                                                                          • Rear view Grange house nearing completion

                                                                                                                                                                            Extension and Renovation 1980’s House in The Grange Nearing Completion

                                                                                                                                                                            21.07.2022

                                                                                                                                                                            This substantial re-modelling of an existing1980's house in The Grange, Edinburgh is nearing completion. New timber cladding and roof tiles have been installed and extyernal landscaping and pond are well underway.

                                                                                                                                                                              Planning Approval Received!

                                                                                                                                                                              18.07.2022

                                                                                                                                                                              Pleased to have recieved planning permission for the facade redevelopment and internal rearragement of this 1960's property in South-West Edinburgh.

                                                                                                                                                                                Planning Approval for West Edinburgh House Extension

                                                                                                                                                                                02.02.2022

                                                                                                                                                                                Very pleased to see our planning application approved for this white-brick, vaulted extension. Site works are due to start in mid-2022

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                                                                                                                                                                                  A Room with a View

                                                                                                                                                                                  28.01.2022

                                                                                                                                                                                  A new dormer window under construction as part of a major overhaul of a 1980’s house in The Grange, Edinburgh. 

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                                                                                                                                                                                    Planning Submission for re-modelling of Modernist House

                                                                                                                                                                                    18.01.2022

                                                                                                                                                                                    We have submitted a planning application for the facade redevelopment and internal rearragement of this 1960's property in South-West Edinburgh.

                                                                                                                                                                                      New-build house in South Edinburgh

                                                                                                                                                                                      10.01.2022

                                                                                                                                                                                      Design work is underway for this exciting new build house project in South Edinburgh.

                                                                                                                                                                                        Planning Submission for 300 Home Masterplan

                                                                                                                                                                                        17.12.2021

                                                                                                                                                                                        TAP were appointed as lead designers for a 300 home masterplan, to extend the West Lothian town of Stoneyburn. The outline Planning Application has now been submitted.

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                                                                                                                                                                                          Neil Invited to Deliver Lecture at RGU

                                                                                                                                                                                          09.12.2021

                                                                                                                                                                                          Neil is pleased to have been invited to be a part of the 57’10 society lecture series, discussing the recent projects carried out at T.A.P.

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                                                                                                                                                                                            Trellis House Appears in Homebuilding and Renovating Magazine

                                                                                                                                                                                            01.12.2021

                                                                                                                                                                                              Regent Street in Ideal Home Magazine

                                                                                                                                                                                              15.11.2021

                                                                                                                                                                                              Delighted to see our Regent Street project appear in Ideal Home Magazine.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                Regent Street Features in Scotland on Sunday

                                                                                                                                                                                                29.08.2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                Delighted to see our Regent Street project appear in the Scotland on Sunday newspaper, print edition.

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Tap architects, edinburgh architects, scottish architecture, aberdeen, house extension, timber cladding, rural architecture

                                                                                                                                                                                                  The Larch Mill in Homes & Interiors Scotland

                                                                                                                                                                                                  06.08.2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Thanks to Homes & Interiors Scotland for publishing The Larch Mill

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Tap architects, edinburgh architects, scottish architecture, glen lyon, Farmhouse, timber cladding, rural architecture

                                                                                                                                                                                                    The Architects’ Journal feature Drumcharry Farmhouse

                                                                                                                                                                                                    27.07.2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Thanks to The Architects' Journal for publishing Drumcharry Farmhouse

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Tap architects, edinburgh architects, scottish architecture, glen lyon, house extension, timber cladding, rural architecture

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Planning permission for Drumcharry Farmhouse

                                                                                                                                                                                                      20.07.2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                      We are pleased to have obtained planning permission for this Farmhouse near Glen Lyon.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Located on an unusual, flat feature on an otherwise very steep hillside, the house takes a linear form, cranked to follow an existing boundary wall and to open up views along the valley.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Tap architects, edinburgh architects, scottish architecture, pertshire, house extension, timber cladding, rural architecture
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Tap architects, edinburgh architects, scottish architecture, pertshire, house extension, timber cladding, rural architecture

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dunira Estate progress

                                                                                                                                                                                                        07.05.2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Work to be completed in the summer of this year

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Tap architects, edinburgh architects, scottish architecture, aberdeen, house extension, timber cladding, rural architecture

                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Larch Mill in Scottish Field Magazine

                                                                                                                                                                                                          08.01.2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Thanks to Scottish Field Magazine for publishing Drumcharry Farmhouse

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • architects Edinburgh, Scottish architects, house extension

                                                                                                                                                                                                            The Architects’ Journal feature Trellis House

                                                                                                                                                                                                            27.10.2020

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Thanks to The Architects' Journal for publishing the Trellis House

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Edinburgh architects, Edinburgh architecture, Scottish architecture, extension house
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Edinburgh architects, Edinburgh architecture, Scottish architecture, extension house
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Edinburgh architects, Edinburgh architecture, Scottish architecture, extension house

                                                                                                                                                                                                              TAP on list of top 25 UK architects

                                                                                                                                                                                                              26.10.2020

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Thanks to Elle Decor UK.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Delighted to have been included in their list of top 25 U.K. firms!

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Flax Mill, TAP Architects, Foss, Perthshire
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Flax Mill, TAP Architects, Foss, Perthshire

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Latest Photos of Loch Tummel House

                                                                                                                                                                                                                19.05.2020

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Some recent photos taken of the Flax MIll, near Loch Tummel. Landscaping still ongoing but the house complete and looking good in it's woodland setting. More images can be found in the Work part of this website. 

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The Larch Mill in Dezeen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  05.04.2020

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Lovely to see the Larch Mill featured in Dezeen this week.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Extension to Listed Crammond House Approved

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    20.03.2020

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    We have successfully obtained planning permission to reconfigure and extend the historic Almond House, sitting proudly above the river at Crammond Village. The house is Catagory C Listed and a our design is for a discreet addition, clad in sandstone with a hipped, dark-copper roof. Large glazed panels make the most of the amazing views to the north and west. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Springtime!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      20.03.2020

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The first day of Spring (officially at least) means drawing back the 4m wide bi-folding doors at the garden studio, Eskbank. More images coming soon.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The Architects’ Journal feature Woodland House

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        20.03.2020

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Lovely to see a nice feature on our Woodland House project appear in The Architects' Journal.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Royal Scottish Academy Exhibition

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          20.03.2020

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Our model of a design for a contemporary Ayrshire Farmhouse has been accepted as part of the Royal Scottish Academy Annual Exhibition. Unfortunately, the lockdown has meant that nobody can attend the exhibition to see it in person! The exhibition is available to view online, through the RSA website. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Seaside House

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            20.03.2020

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            We are delighted to have been appointed to prepare designs for the refurbishment, conservation and extension of this beautiful, Category B Listed House in Aberdour, Fife.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Planning permission for extension to house within Edinburgh Conservation Area

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              20.03.2020

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              We are pleased to have obtained planning permission for an extension to a substantial villa within a south Edinburgh Conservation Area. Large areas of glazing are framed with sandstone piers and lintels, with chamferred details to relate to the existing window surrounds and architraves.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Dunira Estate progress

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                17.12.2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The original arches of the stable wing being revealed and painstakingly restored.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • TAP house extension Edinburgh

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Planning Permission for cubic house extension

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  12.11.2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  We have recently obtained planing permission to construct a new extension to a South Edinburgh house. It takes on a cubic form, with wall panels and large glazed openings arranged above a rusticated plinth. The extension provides a space to enjoy elevated views across the city skyline. New external steps link lower and upper levels of the garden.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • TAP house extension Edinburgh

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Works underway to extend Edinburgh villa

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    12.11.2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    An annex to a large sandstone villa was originally built as a billiard room. It is now converted and extended to accommodate a new entrance hallway and kitchen/living space opening out to the garden. Located in an Edinburgh conservation area, our design is contemporary but respects the scale and materiality of the surrounding buildings.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Works due for completion early 2020.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Listed Portobello house, progress on site

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      12.11.2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Demolition works are complete and construction of the new extension has now commenced. Internal refurbsihment is well underway. Completion due in early 2020. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Best of Scottish Architecture Annual 2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        03.10.2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Great to see two of our recent projects featuring prominently in Urban Relam's 2019, best of Scottish architecture annual.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • TAP Flax MIll house perthshire

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Flax Mill progress

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          27.06.2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Emerging out of the rubble;  this new house sits within the ruined walls of an abandoned flax mill with the upper storey projecting over the edge of the adjacent river. Completion of the house and surrounding landscaping should be achieved by end of the summer. More images coming soon.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Ardrishaig community theatre

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Planning permission for community theatre

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            27.06.2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Planning permission has been obtained for the redevelopment of the Ardrishaig community theatre, Argyll. Working with the Community Trust over several years we have developed a design that addresses the areas of serious delapidation within the existing building and creates a new accessible and welcoming entrance to the street. The main auditorium will be fully refurbished to create a flexible performance space that meets current standards. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            It is anticipated that works will commence on site in late 2019 with completion in Spring 2020. 

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Woodland house completed

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              27.06.2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Five years after our first site visit, we are delighted to see this woodland house complete. Finding a way to build the house within an extremely constrained budget was challenging, but with the efficient design and the skilled construction team, this has been achieved without compromising on quality. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Designed around the slope of the site and the adjacent, mature beech and scots-pine trees, it provides spaces that are full of leaf-dappled light. 

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                A brochure to capture five years of work

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                27.06.2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Many thanks to Damon Richardson https://www.damonrichardson.com/ who has designed a stunning brochure for us. It illustrates some of the work we have done over the last (very intense but rewarding) five years.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Thanks to all of our wonderful clients and colleagues in the industry who have made these projects possible. 

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  South Edinburgh house extension completed

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  29.05.2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The extension and refurbishment of a South Edinburgh property is complete. The external cladding and decking is in open-jointed Siberian Larch, stained a light grey. Careful control of the setting-out and detailing was essential to achieve the refined appearance we were looking for. More images coming soon.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Planning Consent within the historic Dunira Estate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    29.05.2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    We are delighted to have obtained planning permission for a substantial extension to a property within the protected landscape of the Dunira Estate, near Comrie. The extension is linked to two seperate properties over two storeys and picks up the distinctive profile of the existing house. Construction is due to commence later in 2019. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Blackhill House published in The Architects’ Journal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      02.05.2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Very pleased to see images of our 'Glass Room' at Blackhill House appear in the Architects' Journal. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Aberdeenshire House Progress

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        22.02.2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Turf, gravel and steps being installed around The Mill, at Little Chapelton. More photographs to follow on full completion. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Bewlie Lodge Phase II completed

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          01.02.2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          A non-descript single storey house has been, reclad, reconfigured and twice extended to create a series of spaces that closely relate to the surrounding gardens and southerly aspect. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Located in the hamlet of Bewlie in the heart of the Scottish Borders the owners of the house were looking for a design solution that added living and bedroom accommodation and also created a new and contemporary character to the external appearance. By utilsing the existing garage and adding a small angular extension, two new bedroom were created. Internal spaces were enlarged to provide a series of better proportioned rooms. Pre-coated siberian larch cladding wraps the main frontage of the house.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Having completed this project we were then asked to consider options for a glazed room adjacent to the kitchen. This new space is shaped to respond to the slope and nearby boundary at the side of the garden, with a cranked, glass facade maximising views to the garden and pond. A projecting zinc-clad roof provides a covered entrance. The shifting geometries of the plan are manifest in the overlapping alignments of terracotta floor tiles, glass walls and rooflight and bespoke timber steps. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Flax Mill site progress

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Progress on site at the Flax Mill

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            22.01.2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Good progress being made at the Flax Mill. Cladding will be going on during February and completion is expected in March. The cantilever over the riverbank is as good as we had hoped!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Little Chapelton House

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Works nearing completion at Little Chapelton

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              13.01.2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Works are nearing completion at The Mill, Little Chapelton. More (and better) photos will be coming soon.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Crammond house extension

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Planning permission for Crammond house extension

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                10.01.2019

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Delighted to have received planning permission for the extension and refurbishment of a 1950's house in Crammond, West Edinburgh. The extension will be wrapped in a perforate metal screen, creating an impression of lightness and also acting as a trellis to be colonised by climbing plants. Works due to start on site in the Spring. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Drumnakyle Farmhouse appears in the Architects’ Journal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  20.12.2018

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Delighted to see our project appear in print in the AJ, in an edition focusing on specialist stonework. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Drumnakyle Farmhouse landscaping completed

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    27.11.2018

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The landscaping around the farmhouse at Drunakyle has been completed and the talented David Barbour has been up to photograph the extension on a lovely Autumn day 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    See WORK  for the full set of images. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Borders new-build house taking shape

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      10.10.2018

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Construction is progressing well at Pyatshaw Burn. The steel work and timber frame are nearing completion, allowing the building form and internal spaces to be seen for the first time. The multi-level entrance hallway, with the huge glazed opening to the west is looking like it will be a very exciting space. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Completion is on track for spring 2019. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Next stage of the designs for Portobello house extension underway

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        10.10.2018

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        We are pleased to be moving ahead with our designs for this unusual extension to a listed Georgian villa adjacent to the Portobello promenade. Our new addition provides a terrace that links the upper level living rooms to the garden level and with a new lower level room that opens up the internal space to the outside. The curved building form and refined balustrade details take reference from architectural details found in Georgian Edinburgh.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        We hope to have this project on-site in spring 2019.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Flax Mill steel frame is up!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          26.09.2018

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The two-way cantilevering steel frame has been erected at the Flax Mill, Balnairn. The combination of sharp edged steel and moss covered stone is looking very appealing. On track to complete construction early in 2019 and will publish more progress shots along the way.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Planning permission for Edinburgh garden studio

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            26.09.2018

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            We are pleased to have obtained planning consent for this extension to a charming 1930's house located in South Edinburgh. A glazed arcade links the house to a brick-built studio set in the garden. Works due to start early 2019.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              New look Website!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              10.09.2018

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              We have a nice new website, designed to show off the range of work we have been engaged in over the past few years and including lots of new projects and images. Many thanks to Damon at Richardson Design and Scott at Ryde Digital for putting it together with us. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Blackhill House nears completion

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                31.08.2018

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Excited to see our extension to the listed Blackhill house nearing completion. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • HiRide, Aerial Adventures, Livingston

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  HiRide Opens at Aerial Adventures Livingston

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  20.07.2018

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The HiRide at The Centre, Livingston opened on schedule to the public at the end of June.