house extension
Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, House Extension
ArchiLife 2017-2018
This house extension creates a sociable cooking, eating and family space which is connected to the garden.
My clients home in Gilmerton, Edinburgh, had a typical kitchen that was separate from their dining and living room. They wanted a more connected space for cooking and eating, as well as more space in general.
The rear wall of the house was taken down. A new house extension containing a dining/family room was constructed. Large bi-fold doors connect the space to a new patio to enjoy the established garden. A door to the front lets in light and allows easy access to the kitchen with shopping. A view of the garden from the kitchen is framed by a window to the rear. I specified sustainable Scottish Larch cladding will weather naturally to create a beautiful low maintenance finish. I love the colourful kitchen my client chose.
Mountcastle Crescent, Edinburgh, House Extension
ArchiLife 2020
Concept design for a new house extension. It features a window seat opposite the removed bay window, offering views out to the garden as you enter the room. Bifold doors open the room up to the patio. A rooflight in the existing roof ensures the existing living room is still light.
Survey dimensions provided by my client.
Inverleith Terrace, Edinburgh, House Extension
Zone Architects 2008-10
A spectacular open plan living space replaced a warren of small utility rooms to the rear of this magnificent home. A beautifully crafted timber box contains the master bedroom on the first floor. The house extension is pushed out to the side to frame views over the Botanical Gardens to the front.
Whilst working for Zone Architects I acted as project architect on this incredible house extension in Inverleith, Edinburgh, from initial brief to completion on site.
Contractor: Livit Construction
Structural engineer: David Narro Associates
“Lisa’s attention to detail throughout the whole project coupled with her organisation, has provided us with a high level of confidence and has enabled timescales to be adhered to and deadlines to be met. In my professional career as a chartered surveyor, I have rarely encountered such a driven individual whose interpersonal skills have shown willingness to accept responsibility, initiative in problem solving, knowledge of core competencies, reliability and the ability to either work within a team or individually, without directions. At all times we have been kept updated and informed of progress and the detailed input provided on all levels, from design inception, to issued architects instructions has been outstanding.
We have not taken on a project of this type and size previously and Lisa’s exceptional design skills coupled with a can do attitude, enabled our requirements and key objectives to not only be realised but to surpass all expectation. From the outset our key considerations have been met through clear and continued communication and Lisa’s skills of listening to our requirements and thereafter providing a number of differing solutions, has been invaluable”
Client, Inverleith Terrace, House Extension
Corrennie Gardens, Edinburgh, House Extension
Wiszniewski Thomson Architects 2003-04
A bright contemporary garden room opening onto the garden, replaced the former maid’s quarters.
Whilst working for Wiszniewski Thomson Architects, I collaborated on this stunning Garden Room in Greenbank, Edinburgh, from the initial brief to scheme design.
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