A contemporary extension in the Merchiston Conservation Area along with a garden room designed to match the new extension. Combined with landscape design the transformation of this property is stunning.

In January 2023 I decided to take on a new project by building a new studio in my back garden. The focus of the design was to create a Corten steel frame with black timber cladding to the recessed area. The internal walls are lined in a cheap 12mm plywood with a white stain Osmo Oil used to lighten the colour and provide protection. The interior demonstrates how using one of the cheapest building materials can create a warm and inviting space. The build was designed with a low carbon footprint using materials that can all be 100% recycled. With large amounts of insulation and a low energy underfloor heating system (made from recycled tyres) the running costs for heating are as low as 5-10p / day. It has turned out to be a great space to work and meet with clients.

A contemporary extension to a Grade C listed Robert Lorimer property in the Colinton Conservation Area. The use of contemporary materials and sedum roof help contrast with the existing building. This project went through lengthy negotiations with the planning department

A new single storey extension to a property in Balerno, Edinburgh. The design creates a large kitchen , dining, living with windows and roof designed to maximise the views of the garden.

A change of use to a two storey basement Grade A listed building in Edinburgh’s New Town. A contemporary rear extension to the rear courtyard went through extensive negotiations with the City of Edinburgh Council

A rear extension and full roof conversion to a 1930’s bungalow in Greenbank, Edinburgh. The existing bungalow was changed from 2 bedrooms into a 5 bedroom family home.

Contemporary House extension and internal alterations

A house extension to an existing semi-detached dwelling in Edinburgh. The design took an existing badly designed extension and with the addition of a new extension the rear kitchen / dining space was transformed into a contemporary open plan living / dining / kitchen space

Proposed internal alterations to a 1930’s bungalow in South Edinburgh

A complete transformation and extension to an existing dark kitchen / dining annex to this large Victorian dwelling in Edinburgh. The new proposal extended into the garden and with the new roof structure and rooflights the space was transformed into a modern kitchen / dining / living space

The project involves the complete renovation and extending of an existing 1930's bungalow in Juniper Green, Edinburgh. The rear single storey extension has been designed in a contemporary form with large expanses of glass to connect the house with the garden and also provide unobstructed views of the Pentland Hills beyond.

The attic conversion has been designed as a two bedroom conversion with one en-suite shower room. Two dormer windows at the front and back maximise the head height in each room with the rear dormer having floor to ceiling doors to form  a small roof top terrace/ balcony. 

The main emphasis of this design has been to push the maximum potential out of the property but also sticking to the originally specified client budget. 

Once the project has been completed in Spring 2015 the property will be a stunning family home.

A garden room / office located at the back of an awkward shaped garden.

A contemporary garden room extension to a Grade B listed property in the conservation village of Colinton, Edinburgh

The proposed alterations included major internal and external wall removals to create an open plan kitchen / dining space with connection to the existing south facing garden. In order to maximise the view of the garden from the dining area a steel structure was constructed to form a cantilevered roof section. The copper cladding is a high quality material that complements the existing Arts and Craft house. 

Credits: Photographs by Beth McDougall Photography.

A new contemporary dining room extension to a property in Craiglockhart with an adjoining workshop. Works are currently on site to be completed Spring 2015.

The project involves the construction of a new two storey side extension and garage with study area above in the Conservation Area of Colinton Village. The extension and garage have been designed to complement the existing architecture using the same palette of materials and building forms. One of the complications with the development is building close to a boundary with large neighbouring trees (protected in a conservation area).  

The project started on site January 2015 with the aim to be completed late Spring 2015.

Proposed rear living / dining extension to detached dwelling in Juniper Green. Major internal works involving the removal of major load bearing walls to create new open plan kitchen / dining space.. New extension was designed to tie in with an existing extension built in the 1970's.

A rear kitchen/dining extension to a 1930's bungalow in Craiglockhart, Edinburgh. 

Extension and attic conversion to a period property in Trinity

The client approached MDA Studio with a brief for there to be more natural daylight / sunlight in the existing kitchen / dining room. The proposal was to design a large opening in the existing roof structure to allow for the installation of 4No. bespoke electronic rooflights.   

The large roof well created in the kitchen space dramatically increases the ceiling height and improves the feeling of space and light.