eco house – the story continues

Timber frame and insulation at ground floor with vertical waterproofing to rear – where the plant area will be set into the hill……stay tuned!

….. and in the flesh

Back in the summer we shared some 3d visuals of a recently completed one-off house in the Borders. 1and a half storeys, 2 beds, open plan kitchen /dining and a generous vaulted ceiling over the living area, with incredible framed views across the countryside. Even better in reality!

a wee taster…..

A CGI taster of a recently completed project in the Borders. Stay tuned for the pics (and more?!) of the real deal……

before & after

Been having a mooch through the archives and came across this great wee ‘before & after’. Removing the existing conservatory allowed us to open things up to create a split-level, open plan kitchen/family space, and seamlessly connect to the patio and garden.

the fun stuff!

The fun stuff! Love that our clients love these as much as we do. They go so well with the veined black marble worktops and slatted oak kitchen units. This house remodeling is now complete and looking beautiful. Internal alterations to future-proof this home and garden in terms of accessibility for our clients. Sensor-operated pocket… Read more »

Looking back….& forward

It’s always lovely to be invited back to see projects once they have been completed. This property in Peebles was completed a couple of years ago but our Clients (and their dogs!) are still loving the space. The traditional semi-detached villa was altered and extended to form a bright open-plan kitchen and living space with… Read more »

Come back sun!

Not the best picture to show off the newly installed glazed gable on this work-in-progress, but worth a look all the same. That first-floor room is going to be flooded with light every morning – once the sun comes back……

and then the (glass) roof went on…..

Ahead of the Big Reveal, a few more progress pics for you. And things are really starting to take shape – despite having had 3 storms to contend with…… Glass roof and walls✅ Whinstone walling ✅ Dry lining and plastering ✅ Blue sky and sunshine ✅ Big truck in the way of a decent photo… Read more »

‘Subterranean’ Wedding Venue – Scottish Borders

Before we upload pics of the completed project, here are some work-in-progress shots taken a wee while ago – the building frame developing, after the retaining walls had been formed. Realising this partially subterranean wedding venue involved moving a hell of a lot of earth, in a very remote location in the Scottish Borders……..