Hillside

This Victorian tenement flat in Edinburgh had been unoccupied for several years, necessitating substantial renovations to revive it back to a habitable state while meeting contemporary standards of living.

The client's primary goals were to ensure the flat was warm, retained its heat and sound from neighbouring properties was drastically reduced or eliminated completely. To achieve this, high-performance thermal and acoustic insulation was installed on the walls, floors and ceiling. A natural cork floor finish was installed to further enhance both thermal and acoustic properties.
Maximising daylight within the flat was another key aspect of the design. New aluminum window frames were installed on all three windows, with single panes in the living room and bedroom to minimise the frame and maximise the amount of daylight. Upon completion, the flat was not only comfortable and quiet but also bright and welcoming.

Modern home office with a computer on a desk, bookshelves filled with books, a sofa, greenery and a window.

Modern home office with a light grey sofa, yellow desk, computer monitor, ergonomic chair, houseplants, wall art and a window view.

Minimalist bedroom with yellow bedding, light wood headboard, large window with plants, white dresser and modern lamp.

Edge of plywood sheets interlocked with exposed layers forming window shutters, next to a black-framed window with green foliage visible outside.

Compact modern bathroom with teal subway tiles, wall-mounted toilet, small sink, glass shower enclosure and a wooden stool.

Modern yellow kitchen with window, hanging pots and utensils.