New Contemporaries at the Royal Scottish Academy
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Architecture
Transforming one Victorian flat in Edinburgh took a lot of vision and ingenuity
It took vision, lots of hard graft and a good deal of ingenuity to turn this rot-ravaged wreck into a desirable family home Fresh from a major renovation…
This neat, self-designed home could be the blueprint of the future
Every inch of Jonathan Avery’s self-designed home is put to good use – and it could be the blueprint for lots of us in the future When Jonathan Avery and…
The surrounding hills played a major role in the build of this Angus home
A subtle mimicking of the surrounding hills has allowed this Angus home to become part of the landscape Taking its cue – and hue – directly from the Angus…
Renovation of a 1970s bungalow looks like a slick new build
A radical new look has transformed this house, but the changes have been just as effective – and far-reaching – on the inside First appearances can be…
New house in Caithness has simplicity at its heart
A new-build home, known affectionately to its owners as the Shack, recently emerged on a wind-lashed promontory in the Pentland firth, on one of the most…
Old cow shed transformed into a modern home
Moving from an elegant, beautifully decorated Victorian flat in the vibrant west end of Glasgow to a potential-filled but battered old cattle shed in the…
All about the architecture
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland awards are eagerly anticipated each year, but this year’s dinner was particularly poignant as it…
A new, open kitchen and dining room provides a better connection to the garden
Happiness, for the owners of this house, came from the simple creation of a better connection to their garden If you’re going to do something, do it right.…
After a bumpy start, this project came together with impressive results
Self-build projects are never straightforward, but the rewards outweigh the risks Given the choice between renovating an existing property and building a brand…