Cladding is added to Timber Frame extension.

The project is really starting to take shape as the timber cladding starts to be applied to a contemporary timber framed extension in East Lothian.

Timber frame extension starts on site at Dick Place, Edinburgh.

Progress has been fast in the first few weeks on site with this timber frame extension which will double the footprint of the original gatehouse. Designed to be as passively energy efficient as possible, this project is an exciting one to watch.

The construction of a stone-clad, single storey Garden Room extension is completed at Moston Terrace, Edinburgh.

The garden room extension element of the ground floor extension and refurbishment of this family home is completed. The stone-clad exterior and timber framed windows sit comfortably with the existing house while maintaining the sleek language of a modern extension.

A window with a great view over central Edinburgh is installed at Hartington Gardens.

A sliding, folding window is installed permitting panoramic views across Edinburgh from a modern third floor extension and refurbishment. The window is pushed beyond the building envelope allowing spectacular 180° views over the surrounding rooftops.

Helen Lucas Architects are delighted that this contemporary, new build house is complete.

The windows were carefully set out to capture the islands scattered in the North Sea at North Berwick, a coastal town approximately an hour from Edinburgh.  The house is built from natural materials, stone, zinc and lime render.  Wood fibre insulation was specified for breathability and the building was designed to be  extremely energy efficient.

After careful consideration the clients decided to keep the interior very neutral.  The landscape leaps in through the windows at this magnificent site.

Renovated and refurbished Maid’s quarter’s create light and contemporary living space in Edinburgh.

Existing Maid’s rooms were refurbished with new, larger windows added, creating a modern feel and flooding the rooms with natural light. The existing plan was opened up to give more generous living areas and comfortable circulation to the large Edinburgh home.

The surrounding garden was also smoothed into a split level; lawn / paving aiding the house’s engagement with the garden.

Before and after pictures of the staircase at Dunbeg House, near Fort William.

The existing servants’ staircase to the basement was cramped and dark.  The client wanted to make the lower ground floor of the property feel like part of the house.

The link between the floors has been greatly improved by the removal of a partition wall to enhance visibilty and sense of space on the staircase.  The details of the stair have been merticulously matched to those elsewhere in the property.

The client used skilled craftsmen to match the wood panneling, spindles and plasterwork incuding the newel post at the bottom of the staircase which was hand carved from Oak.

Helen Lucas Architects oversaw the extensive redevelopment of this Listed Property situated on the banks of Loch Leven.  See more pictures of Dunbeg House on our other posts.

The standing seam zinc roof has been installed at the site of one of our new build houses in Roshven, Glenuig.

The zinc specified is pre-patinated to a dull grey colour to blend in with the natural greys of the surrounding rocky beach site.  Zinc is a self healing material that is infinitely recyclable.

More photos to follow when the protective coating is removed!

Simple Shepherd’s Cottage transformed into generous family home in the Highlands.

A contemporary, light extension to a small original cottage creates comfortable, airy living spaces with spectacular views out to the hills. A wind turbine is sat distanced from the house and solar panels have installed on the south facing roof.

(This project was recently completed and featured in this month’s Grand Designs Magazine)

Works to this listed gatehouse, situated in the Grange area of Edinburgh have been completed.

After the long planning process where permission was granted by the planning comittee in 2006 the construction stages have run smoothly. The new building and refurbishment of the old gatehouse demostrate excellent workmanship by the contractor Braidwood Building.