Exciting news from the Highlands as our latest retrofit project starts on site. Over the next few months, we’ll be transforming an existing cabin into a cosy getaway through sensitive environmental upgrades, following a low carbon fabric first approach. 

The existing building is constructed from interlocking timber logs, which form all internal and external walls and are fully exposed without insulation or linings. Our design aims to retain some of this unique cabin character, while creating a welcoming and relaxing family space for three generations to enjoy. Woodfibre insulation will be wrapped around the existing structure, finished in locally sourced larch cladding.   

Carefully proportioned extensions to the side and rear will help make the most of the layout, adding a shower room and new living spaces with views of the surrounding woodland.  

A huge congratulations to Callum for passing his professional exams and becoming a fully qualified architect.

Last week, our team ventured over to the west coast where we got to visit a range of our more rural projects, from long-completed developments, like Frisealach and Lochaber House, to some of our newer sites that are still under construction. It was a great chance to reconnect with our work on the ground as well as spend some quality time with the team.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue bringing these projects to life!

An exciting start to 2025! Following approval from Comhairle Nan-Eilean Siar at the end of January, our new-build project on Harris is due to start on site. The project, a self-sustaining 2-bedroom home, bridges over existing 200-year-old ruins using a timber post system. The site has exceptional views to the East and West, as well as toward the Hills of Harris & Clisham, the Outer-Hebrides highest peak.

Helen recently visited Eugene to present her lecture, A Conversation or Conservation, at the University of Oregon. Drawing from projects such as Stone Garden Room and the Ingleby Gallery, the lecture showcased the process and possibilities of preserving and revitalising Edinburgh’s Georgian architecture. In her talk, Helen highlighted the delicate balance between maintaining historical features and adapting buildings for modern use, illustrating the planning challenges and heritage decisions involved. Through thoughtful repairs and alterations, Helen's presentation emphasised the vital role of conservation in ensuring these architectural gems endure for another 200 years.