Projects

Welcome to my portfolio of projects where I’ve worked hand-in-hand with clients to transform spaces into places that inspire.

Side Extension and Internal Renovation

 
This comprehensive renovation transformed a three-bedroom home by stripping it back to its shell and adding a two-storey side extension. The expansion introduced a new entrance hall, a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area, two additional bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms, and an interconnecting bathroom.
At ground level, the extension created a welcoming entrance hall with a cloak cupboard, leading to a light-filled open-plan kitchen and dining space. The former kitchen was repurposed into a private lounge, while the old lounge and snug were combined to form a warm, open-plan living area featuring working fireplaces.
The extension was constructed using traditional concrete block and render to match the existing front elevation, while the rear showcased a modern design with high-level feature windows and a Juliet balcony overlooking the private garden.
A new bidirectional staircase was designed to connect the existing house to the new wing, providing a separate space suitable for family visits, guests or lodgers.
This project was particularly meaningful as it was a collaboration with a former colleague and friend. Our previous experience working together on various retail and commercial projects, including a specialty veterinary practice, ensured a smooth and enjoyable renovation process.

A Woodland Home in South West Scotland

 
Set within a stunning 1-acre woodland site, this bespoke three-bedroom residence was designed to blend with its natural surroundings. The layout includes a spacious lower-ground family games room and open-plan living areas with a wood-burning stove and back boiler system, supplemented by an oil-fired boiler for year-round comfort.
Careful planning allowed for the subdivision of the original garden and the creation of a new dwelling with a shared driveway, preserving privacy through mature laurel hedging and custom stone walling with timber gates.
Built using timber frame construction—a method well-suited to the Scottish climate—the home features a mix of brick, block, render, and timber cladding. Both the new and existing properties were upgraded with modern anaerobic septic systems.
Working closely with a highly capable self-building client, I provided full architectural design services, including detailed drawings for building control and a topographical survey to address the site’s complex slope.

Double Storey Detached House


Via the grape vine the above woodland project led to my next new build project, also in a woodland setting on a subdivided stand, but with mains drainage available this time and we installed soakaways for the rainwater discharge.

Two storey timber frame and brick construction with slate roof. Again, I carried out the level survey and secured the full planning and Building Warrant approvals. My client in this case was also very hands on and even took electrical courses to undertake a lot of the wiring himself, however the installation was checked and certified by a qualified electrician at all stages. He managed the build himself and employed the main contractor.

This was his retirement home, and he finished the interior to an extremely high standard undertaking the decorating himself. Another impressive man who knew what he wanted, hands on and got stuck in and I was very pleased to help him achieve his vision and he and his wife were also chuffed with the results.