We are delighted to have received planning for the conversion an existing farm steading, located at Stenton Farm on Balcaskie Estate in Fife. The design intends to sensitively repair and revive much of the farm's existing fabric and introduce a dedicated commercial bakery facility and storage area, giving new life and functionality to the farm’s historic structure. 

Two of our projects can be seen in the latest edition of Gardens Illustrated, as part of a wider article on the work of landscape designer, Tracy McQue. You can see Trossachs Steading and Lochside studios pictured among Tracy's vibrant and vast planting, effectively framing each building and beyond.

Situated at the heart of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Helen Lucas Architects have worked on various projects across this site, all with a distinct yet connected character that have been sensitively designed to sit seamlessly within the wider natural landscape. Tracy's powerful and carefully curated landscaping complements each building, creates a natural rhythm between structures and further unites our shared vision to achieve environmental sensitivity and timeless design.

Thank you to Wallpaper's Hugo Macdonald for the kind recognition of Helen Lucas Architect's sensitive work, converting the former Glasite Meeting House into an exhibition space for the Ingleby Gallery, in his recent Guide to Edinburgh during festival season. It is a pleasure to realise conservation led conversion projects within our historic city.

Helen Lucas Architects have recently completed a full renovation of a 3-storey townhouse on the picturesque seafront of North Berwick.

Stripping back the historic layers and piercing the gloom; bringing new life to a New Town flat. 

HLA are delighted to have received planning permission for a large family home in the Scottish Borders. The property is currently a ruin, having served as a farm house and stable block until the 1930's. The new home will feature an indoor pool, private sheltered courtyard garden, and will focus on views across the surrounding landscape.

We are delighted to announce that works at Bread Street are almost complete. Keep your eyes peeled for The Fat Pony, a new wine bar opening to the public in the very near future. Almost all of the elements in the bar are bespoke and crafted locally; from the Douglas Fir shuttering and mild steel detailing, to the fabric panelling and folded metal light fittings . The Fat Pony will offer a unique selection of wines, charcuterie, small plates and more.

Images of the completed project can be found here.

HLA are delighted to have received Planning Permission for an attic extension at a house in the Coltbridge and Wester Coates Conservation Area. The property was previously extended for the same owners by Helen Lucas Architects in 2009.

HLA are delighted to have received Planning permission and Listed Building Consent for the renovation and change of use of a C-listed mews house in the Dean Conservation Area, Edinburgh.

The dilapidated garage space is to be insulated and converted into a spacious one-bed home. A new opening to the rear reveals the stunning backdrop of the Dean Village and Water of Leith.

Originally designed as a row of stables in the late 19th Century, our proposal strives to retain the character of the original timber coach doors. A contemporary adaptation of the street elevation provides clerestory light, a hidden window concealed by a shutter, and a new place to sit and enjoy the sun.

Architects from Helen Lucas Architects were on hand at Edinburgh's Ingleby Gallery to give behind the scenes tours of areas of the gallery that are usually closed to the general public.

Helen Lucas Architects created the gallery in the building that formerly housed The Venue, an infamous nightclub on Calton Road. A dramatic new staircase has been introduced between the floors giving a discreet, hidden and beautiful route between the three floors of the building.

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