Frederick Street

Frederick Street

INTRODUCTION

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.

Year

2025

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland

Scope of work

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Architecture

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Interior design

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Object & Furniture Design

Client

Private

INTRODUCTION

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.

Year

2025

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland

Scope of work

/

Architecture

/

Interior design

/

Object & Furniture Design

Client

Private

CHALLENGES

CHALLENGES

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.

FINAL THOUGHTS

FINAL THOUGHTS

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 liveability through thoughtful material choices, precise detailing, and high-performance specifications.

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 liveability 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.

RETROFIT DETAILS

RETROFIT DETAILS

The retrofit incorporated vacuum double glazed sash and case windows, a breathable facade build up against the existing stone, automist fire suppression, acoustic resilient bars and thermafleece insulation.

The retrofit incorporated vacuum double glazed sash and case windows, a breathable facade build up against the existing stone, automist fire suppression, acoustic resilient bars and thermafleece insulation.

We used a material palette of clay plaster and clay paint, tadelakt, marble, linen and aluminium. You can read more on this project via Leibal & New Norm Magazine.

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