Another John Gilbert Architects led project that has focused on making healthy efficient homes, that are affordable to heat, whilst sensitively restoring the building and reconfiguring the layout of homes. With all the flats vacant, the opportunity arose to retrofit the entire building here and renovate the building fabric of the tenement block between party…
These B listed 1969 Basil Spence designed homes have been upgraded as part of a pioneering retrofit project, having had very few external alterations since their completion. Sitting in the conservation zone at the lower end of The Royal Mile in Edinburgh this modernist piece of architecture sets up a repetitive rhythm to the street,…
Images from Edinburgh’s incredible Scottish Parliament building taken in changing spring and autumn weather. Great to look closely at Enric Miralle’s remarkable contribution to the city on a few visits to the building. These views present only initial details that intrigue me – the building offering up so many angles, perspectives and facades. Despite dividing…
Autumn goes as quickly as it arrives, with greens turning into bright ochres and umbers the season never ceases to amaze me. I love visiting Glasgow’s Burrell Collection at this time, especially as the refurbishment by John McAslan and Partners for Glasgow Life was completed in 2022, after a long closure for construction to future-proof…
This new build school project designed by Keppie Design brings two schools and an early learning centre together within one campus. The internal layout has been set out around the connection to outdoor space, with circulation and large windows bringing good levels of light into the classrooms. An internal courtyard, sports hall, canteen, and feature…
Built on the community of homes that make up the unique Loch Arthur Community in Dumfries and Galloway, the simplicity of this home’s external appearance designed by John Murray Architect respects the natural context of its landscape. Shaped around the retention of an existing sycamore tree, this beautiful rural home is filled with light and…
This conversion of a 1950’s primary school building into a fit for purpose community centre includes a multi function community hall, and gallery, with meeting, kitchen and ancillary space, plus an accommodation wing that can be let out to those wishing to explore the Galloway Forestry Park or surrounding areas. There was also a community…
