Linda Dawson Architect
Tyninghame Conservation Village, East Lothian
The cottage is B Listed and required extensive repairs to the stone, roof and windows. As well as a contemporary extension to create large kitchen diner we insulated the existing stone cottage and added a ground source heat pump.
Trinity Conservation Area, Edinburgh
This modest extension of a traditional Edinburgh outshot features a frameless glazed access hall with window seat, leading to a new home office with frameless box window. A compact laundry area is directly accessible from the kitchen. As part of the renovation, we insulated the existing external walls using natural hemp insulation and raised the ceiling to rafter level, incorporating new insulation throughout. Bespoke oak veneer cabinetry, soft tones, pink terrazzo, and brushed brass accents come together in this elegant shower room conversion.
Greenbank, Edinburgh
The project began as a proposal for a single-storey extension to provide a guest bedroom, an accessible shower room, and a practical utility space on the ground floor. During the initial feasibility studies, we discovered that by enlarging the existing gable window off the quarter landing, it was possible to create access to a new first-floor level. This design opportunity allowed us to add an additional bedroom above, complete with a front-facing dormer window capturing views toward Blackford Hill and Velux windows to the side to maximise natural light. The extended quarter landing was designed as a bright, uplifting space, featuring a full-height dormer-style window and an overhead Velux that illuminate a cosy reading nook. Throughout the design, careful consideration was given to accessibility and adaptability — creating a home suitable for lifetime living, combining thoughtful practicality with light, comfortable spaces.
Merchiston and Greenhill, Conservation Area, Edinburgh
This garden room acts as a transition level between the low level garden with the main level of the house. A frameless rooflight separates the new extension roof and the stone villa. The existing floor level in the kitchen was extended out under the rooflight to draw reflect light back into the kitchen. A side window catches the evening sun. The outer walls are clad with natural Larch.
Longniddry, East Lothian
The original modernist house was designed by Margaret Richards FRIAS in the mid 60's. We had the pleasure of meeting her on her visit to Longniddry one day.It was really interesting to hear how she and a group of her architect friends were chosen to design the master plan for Longniddry and the original thoughts behind the designs.
The renovations and extension provided an open plan kitchen, dining lounge with triple aspect glazing to the gardens, ensuite master bedroom and utility.
East Linton, East Lothian
Extension to create a generous kitchen diner into a tight corner plot. The original approach and 'front' door was hidden around the side of the house and so we have now created an inviting entrance visible from the front access. This adds a new porch and coat store. A tall window off the kitchen catches the light but provides privacy from the front. Particular care was taken to add as much glazing as possible to the rear to get a nice outlook but at the same time avoid overlooking the neighbours garden and raised conservatory.
Corstorphine, Edinburgh
This project included an attic conversion to create two generous bedrooms and a family bathroom. The kitchen was relocated next to the lounge and a new study bedroom was added. The space remaining below the new stair, once the kitchen, has become the utility.
Greenbank, Edinburgh
The clients wanted to add an ensuite master bedroom and family bathroom to their upper floor by converting the remaining attic. In the process they hoped to make alterations to the existing roof to improve the appearance of the existing box roof extension. They wanted an open plan kitchen dining lounge area off the garden. By relocating the staircase we were able to maximise the size of the rooms upstairs and repurpose the rooms below. It only required a small 1.5 storey extension to the rear and some reorganisation to create the ground floor spaces the clients desired. Most of the work was to to the roof which needed to be replaced and adjusted.