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Dramatic Lighting

The first of the pendant light fittings have been installed at Greenhill Gardens.  The simple yet striking fittings sit perfectly in the large decorative rooms of this Victorian property.

 

Extension Complete in Portobello

We have recently completed an extension to a house on a corner within the Portobello conservation area.



The existing listed single storey villa now has a timber clad side extension tucked behind a retained stone wall from an earlier extension. There is an open plan kitchen dining room inside with a sliding door to open out to the garden and bay window seat. The bay is clad on the outside in zinc. 

Planning Permission for new house in Midlothian

Helen Lucas Architects have received plannning permission for a new low energy house in rural Midlothian. The house will feature an air source heat pump, rainwater harvesting and solar panels. The building will be clad with lime render, larch boarding and standing seam zinc roofing.

Planning Permission Granted for Canaan Lane

Planning Permission has been granted for a new house on Canaan Lane in Edinburgh's Morningside neighbourhood.

 

The 3d image below shows how the new 3-bedroom family house will use natural local sandstone to match the adjacent historic house, with a contemporary zinc-clad upper storey.

 

Helen Lucas Architects featured in The Guardian

This green oak framed house, completed in 2008, was featured in the homes section of the Guardian on Saturday 5th October.   The photographs show how the house has weathered into - and become a natural looking part of - the landscape.

 

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