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Frederick Street

(PW—AR.002)

SERVICES
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, RIBA STAGES 0—7
INTERIOR DESIGN

TEAM
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER. ELLIOTT & CO.
SASH & CASE. HERMITAGE WINDOWS
KITCHEN FABRICATION. PROGRAMM WORKS

CLIENT
PRIVATE

LOCATION
EDINBURGH, UK

SIZE
35m2
YEAR
2024/25

PRESS
2025, LEIBAL
2025, VESTIGARE


We were commissioned to re-imagine a Georgian studio apartment in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town. Standing at approximately 35m2, the single underlying request was ‘ultimate comfort’. The client’s brief was for the space to maintain an ambient temperature throughout the year, enhance acoustic protection from the outside world, and create a sense of having all the space you need—no more, no less.

The design approach seeks to retain the Georgian principles of proportion while maximising the sense of volume and introducing a duality to the space as the day transitions from morning to evening. By establishing several spatial capacities, the design allows the home to seamlessly and efficiently transform between a space for relaxation, work, and hosting friends and family.




























MATERIAL PALETTE
CLAY PLASTER & PAINT
TADELAKT
MARBLE
LINEN
ALUMINIUM

RETROFIT DETAILS
VACUUM DOUBLE GLAZED SASH & CASE
BREATHABLE FACADE BUILDUP W/WOODWOOL BOARDS
AUTOMIST FIRE SUPPRESSION
ACOUSTIC RESILIENT BARS
THERMAFLEECE INSULATION
WET UNDERFLOOR HEATING




   



























“The history and character of the building, along with the rhythm of city living, were central to our approach in redesigning this studio apartment. Our goal was to enhance livability through thoughtful material choices, precise detailing, and high-performance specifications. Every square metre was carefully considered to balance function, aesthetics, and comfort—creating a space that not only works beautifully but also brings a true sense of joy in coming home.”

BETHAN, PROJECT ARCHITECT














PROJECT NOTES
Surplus aluminium used for the shelving at this project was re-purposed to 3x furniture items:


ALU CHAIR
ALU TABLE
ALU INCENSE HOLDER













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