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[Left and below] Fife Architects has squeezed an elegant interior, full of oak detailing, into an old net store in Crail. [Bottom left and right] The Pocket House in Melbourne has a multi-purpose kitchen-living area, with integrated Fisher & Paykel appliances. The washer-dryer fits neatly under the stairs
LESS IS MORE Two tiny houses on opposite sides of the globe share a common emphasis on prioritising quality of space over quality
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This 100-year-old Glasgow terrace is well prepared for its next century Photography Paul Tyagi Words Judy Diamond
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here is much to admire about Scotland’s built heritage. Our Georgian townhouses, Victorian tenements, Edwardian villas and more are still much sought after by today’s home-buyers, thanks to their stone-built solidity and decorative detailing. But these dwellings are not without significant drawbacks. Expensive to heat and difficult to insulate, they can be draughty, chilly places to live. The climate emergency, to say nothing of how much better life is at a comfortable ambient temperature, should have us searching for solutions. One architect, Donald Bentley, appears to have found a way forward with his latest project, a 1930s end-terraced house in Glasgow’s southside.
DETAILS What A 1930s terraced home Where Strathbungo, Glasgow Architect Donald Bentley Structural engineer Grossart Associates Budget £175,000 Building contractor (first floor and roof) Nest Building contractor (extension and basement) Client self-managed MVHR system Kventilation Ltd Cabinetry Cambium Creative Solutions
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“The owners had moved to Strathbungo in search of a house that would suit their young family,” says the architect. “While renting in the same street, they heard that this house was coming onto the market and asked me to take a look and see if it could be upgraded on Passivhaus principles.” (See page 254.) Bentley explained that full Passivhaus refurbishment – involving deep retro-fitting of insulation to all the external walls, roof and ground floor – was unlikely to be economical but, since the house was already a bit of a ‘doer-upper’, there was potential to significantly upgrade the insulation; with an extension and a reconfiguration of the layout, this could be a great home, he believed. The owners, Naomi and Ivar, agreed. Their hope was to reduce their carbon footprint as much as possible, so the brief became a full refurbishment that would create a contemporary family eco-home requiring minimal heating. The house had a slightly elevated aspect and a basement, which left the main living floor separated from the garden by half a storey. Extending the house at the rear would connect it to the south-facing garden and turn the basement into useful space. Nine months of work followed. From the red-sandstone front, there are few suggestions of the radical alterations within, with only the windows hinting at how the interior has been changed. From the side, though, there is a glimpse of more contemporary zinc-clad alterations to the rear. The entrance hall has a refurbished stair with storage space underneath, hidden behind minimalist painted panel doors. The rooms’ original timber doors have been stripped, and oak flooring now flows through the public spaces. The front room is largely unaltered, apart from the removal of the 1930s tiled fireplace, Artex ceiling and woodchip paper. The front bay window, though, has been completely insulated, relined and replaced with new triple-glazing. But when you pass from the hall into the rear of the house, the unexpected happens. The whole back section has been transformed. Where there were once two small rooms (one of which was the kitchen) and the rear wall, there is now a birch ply stair leading down from a landing study area into a new extension that runs the full width of the plot. A void over the new doubleheight kitchen occupies the space once filled by the floor of the old back room. Throughout, there is a sense of light, with crisp white walls, natural wood and graphic highlights of colour. Half a storey down at garden level, the bright and airy family room is filled with light from the south-facing windows
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and rooflights. A picture window frames a view of the garden and provides a great spot to sit next to the Morsø woodburner. Glass doors slide open to the patio; when closed, free heat from the sun is captured. In fact, sunlight is fundamental to the design as it is a primary source of heat and comfort. A specialist ventilation system redistributes solar gain to the rest of the house and ensures the family room does not overheat.
ALL IN THE DETAILS Windows The biggest expense was the triple-glazed Rationel AuraPlus windows, supplied by ADW in Cumbernauld. “The budget was directed towards the quality of build rather than the internal finishes, which are relatively modest,” says the architect. “It shows how good design can achieve a great result without the need for expensive finishes.”
Interior spec The principal materials were white plastered walls and birch ply cabinetry, plus white metro tiles. • Kitchen units: Ikea • Oak floors: UK Flooring Direct • Vinyl flooring: Colour Flooring Company • Bespoke cabinetry: Cambium Creative Solutions, Glasgow
Exterior spec • Standing-seam zinc roof: VMZinc • Timber cladding: Moyne Sawmill, Neilston • Rooflights: Fakro • Rainwater goods on extension: Lindab
Ventilation The MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) system was designed by specialist KVentilation of Auchterarder and is equipped with a post-heater in the event of very cold weather. Hot water is provided by a solar thermal panel on the roof with an immersion heater backup. There is no gas boiler.
[Right] The extension’s living space is bright and airy, with tall windows and rooflights for solar gain. The birch-framed window seat is a favourite spot for reading. A Morsø burner, from the Scottish Stove Centre, is needed only in midwinter. The sofa was an eBay find and the wire log basket is from Ferm Living. [Below] Two views of the kitchen, where Ikea units have been enhanced by timber work surfaces. The run of low cabinets extends out into the dining area to serve as bench seating
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The simply laid-out kitchen (with units by Ikea) has been made special by extending the low-level storage out into the family room as a bench seat. This has become the focal point of daily life as a place for homework, eating and home-working. “We love the light, airy feel of the kitchen-diner. It really is the heart of the home,” says owner Naomi. “Curling up to read at the window seat is one of the children’s favourite things to do.” Space has been reclaimed from the old basement to provide a utility room, shower, WC and workshop/store room – a key part of the brief for this family of cyclists. A new side door provides access, so wet clothing and bikes are not trailed through the rest of the house. The minimalist styling is in evidence here too, with utility appliances concealed behind cupboard doors. Outside, the existing red sandstone to the front was retained and repaired. The side and rear of the house was insulated
externally and finished with a plain acrylic render. Natural Scottish larch clads the extension, which has a zinc standingseam roof. “This house achieves two things,” says Bentley. “First, it shows how a typical terraced house can be fully refurbished in a contemporary (and quite minimalist style) without losing its character and homeliness. “Second, it is an innovative retro-fit that demonstrates how it is possible to take a house that is nearly 100 years old, uninsulated and leaky, and achieve insulation standards that far outperform those of a standard new-build house in terms of energy use and comfort. But, unlike a standard new house, this home doesn’t have a gas boiler – it is heated entirely by the sun, the people who live in it, two heated towel rails, and, in the very depths of winter, small woodburners.”
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[Left] The pillar demarcates where the back wall was originally. Now a plywood staircase connects the main apartments with the extension and, in turn, the garden. The oak floors are from UK Flooring Direct. [Opposite] The lower-ground floor to the front of the house is where you’ll find the sleek utility room with its concealed appliances. The side door means wet shoes and muddy bikes can be brought inside without making a mess
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“THIS DEMONSTRATES THAT OUR OLDER HOUSING STOCK CAN BE MADE FIT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY”
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WHAT IS PASSIVHAUS? Since it emerged in Germany in the 1980s, the Passivhaus concept has been tested in more than 30,000 builds around the world. The aim is to achieve super-low-energy buildings. Omitting or reducing thermal bridging (cold spots on the outside walls) is fundamental, as is cutting out uncontrolled air-leakage. At the same time, it is critical to get the ventilation right, otherwise moisture can build up in the interior. The resulting house will not only cost very little to heat, but will be draught-free with excellent indoor air quality. This house was completely reinsulated with a combination of internal and external insulation following Passivhaus principles. Triple-glazed windows replaced the old timber ones and air-leakage was significantly reduced. The south-facing family room captures solar gain that is circulated through the house using a heat recovery ventilation system which provides a constant flow of filtered fresh air at an ambient temperature. Water is heated by solar panels.
[Above] A new shower room was created as part of the refurbishment. Like the bathroom on the top floor [left], it has sanitaryware from Porcelanosa and Victoria Plum and vinyl from Colour Floor Company
Good, controlled ventilation and the redistribution of heat are both essential in a super-insulated home with low airleakage. In this case, the MVHR system (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) extracts warm air from the utility, kitchen and bathrooms; this heat is transferred across to fresh air drawn in at roof level, which is then supplied as warm air to the rest of the rooms. “Despite not having central heating, the house feels dry and warm,” says Naomi. “It does require the stove on the coldest days, but it’s a treat for us to come home and light the fire.” “Fundamentally, this house is a response to the climate challenge – it demonstrates that our older housing stock can be made energy-efficient and fit for the 21st century,” says Bentley. “Every building has a character that I respond to. Sometimes the building is tired and unwell and needs some TLC to bring it back to its full potential. Sometimes more radical surgery is needed. But it is important that a major intervention ends up feeling like a natural part of the home. In this case, surgery has given this house a new heart.”
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JAMstudio Marie-Louise Dunk knew she wanted to be an architect when she was ten years old. “I kid myself that I’ll retire at some point but, in all honesty, I suspect I’ll be doodling till the day I die! Being an architect is a really fundamental part of who I am,” she says. Along with partner John Wingate, she runs JAMstudio, H Z\JJLZZM\S WYHJ[PJL ^P[O VMÄ JLZ PU 0U]LY\YPL HUK Aberdeen, specialising in high-end residential alterations (including works to listed buildings), renovations and oneoff new-build homes. One very challenging project saw them replacing a dilapidated house in the conservation part of Braemar with a super-insulated, eco-conscious split-level home that took its design cues in part from the original house but added a spectacular triple-height glazed façade with mountain views. “We were lucky to have a client who was prepared to take some calculated risks!” she says. “We’re open-minded, friendly and quick-thinking, and we aim to create beautiful, practical and stylish homes for our clients, with the perfect amount of space in exactly the right place,” she says. “We want our clients to experience delight not just when our work is complete, but for decades to come.” Their portfolio includes holiday cottages, Georgian MHYTOV\ZLZ TVKLYU VMÄ JLZ HUK T\JO TVYL I\[ HSS of their projects follow the same mantra: “right space, right location, perfect lighting and carefully considered materials”. Clients appreciate the way the practice has embraced new technology: “We have incorporated the use of 3D models for all our projects and now have an additional piece of software that allows us to ‘walk around’ the fully rendered realistic virtual model of the building in real time,” says Dunk. “It’s proving hugely useful as it helps our clients get a really good feel for the size of the spaces, the light, what it’s going be like at night, what you can see when you stand in different parts of the house – it’s really thrilling both for them and for us.” Potential clients, she warns, should be aware that the budgets quoted on TV home-building shows more often than not don’t include VAT or professional fees. “There’s also a perception that bigger spaces are better than smaller ones – this is often not true,” she adds. “What you ULLK PZ [V Ä UK H ^H` [V YLSLHZL [OL WV[LU[PHS VM [OL ZTHSS space. We can help you do that.”
JAMstudio *V\U[Y` Vɉ JL! 4VZZ :PKL :[LHKPUN -L[[LYULHY 0U]LY\YPL () 1? *P[` Vɉ JL! .VSKLU :X\HYL (ILYKLLU () 9+ ;! www.jamstudio.uk.com
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PROSPECT HOUSE, CLUNY: refurb and extension Above: As part of the refurbishment of this 18th-century factor’s house, JAMstudio designed a glass, oak and zinc extension, sensitively juxtaposing the old and new parts of the building and breathing new life into this home.
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“We want our clients to experience delight not just when our work is complete, but for decades to come”
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COUNTESSWELLS, ABERDEEN: single-storey extension
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Karen Parry Architects Jargon has no place at Karen Parry Architects (KPA): “We like to be transparent, plain-speaking and always willing to discuss ideas,” says practice director Martin Myers.“We try to take the mystery out of what architects do. Our aim is to help people make the most of their home by unlocking its potential through clever design.” The KPA team specialise in domestic architecture – alterations, conversions, extensions and new-builds. It’s a bespoke service, as every house (and household) is different. The practice was established in 2005 and has built up a happy client base throughout the Glasgow area. “We provide a user-friendly service,” says Myers. “Whether you want initial sketches or full on-site involvement, we can assist with any aspect of home renovation from altering layouts to large extensions or new houses.” Homeowners often have no knowledge of the building industry, he says, so KPA are happy to guide them through the process. “We try to make it as straightforward and painless as possible. We ask what are the ‘must-haves’, what are the desirables, and what are the problems.” The team will explain to new clients that they have the opportunity to create a design that exactly meets their needs, producing different options at sketch design stage to let them see the various ways this could be achieved. ¸)\KNL[ PZ PTWVY[HU[ HUK ^L VM[LU NL[ IHSSWHYR Ä N\YLZ from builders at this stage so you’ll know you’re not going ahead with a design that’s too expensive.” 4`LYZ VM[LU Ä UKZ OPTZLSM [HSRPUN [V OVTLV^ULYZ ^OV OH]L ILLU OV\ZL O\U[PUN I\[ ^OV JHU»[ Ä UK [OL YPNO[ property or can’t afford the next step up the ladder. “We advise what can be done with their existing property – usually for far less than the cost of moving. So a key question to ask yourself is what exactly are you trying to achieve? Once you know the answer, don’t lose sight of it. For example, if you need a larger kitchen and that’s why you want to extend, don’t end up adding extra rooms you don’t need.” It’s important too, he says, to have an eye on the future: ¸( OVTL ZOV\SK HSSV^ MVY P[Z VJJ\WHU[Z [V NYV^ Å V\YPZO and change. Life can be uncertain but a home should always be a place of comfort.” All architects had hurdles to overcome during the WHUKLTPJ I\[ 27( MHJLK H WHY[PJ\SHYS` KPMÄ J\S[ JOHSSLUNL! the practice lost a member of its team during 2020. +LZWP[L [OPZ P[ JVU[PU\LZ [V Å V\YPZO ;OL WYHJ[PJL»Z L[OVZ remains client-centred, with a desire for its designs to inspire a better quality of life.
Karen Parry Architects Clydeway House, 813 South Street, Glasgow T: 0141 438 0062 www.karenparryarchitect.com
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“Life can be uncertain but a home should always be a place of comfort”
LOCH LOMOND renovation Left: This beautiful cottage was in need of renovation. Walls were removed, the roof was replaced and new space was added to take in the loch views.
LOCH LOMOND new-build Right: This timber-clad cottage has a simple material palette, openplan layout and renewable technologies, creating a modern, woodland, lochside cottage.
GLASGOW singlestorey extension Left and right: Adding an extension to this house created enough room for a spacious open-plan kitchen-dining-living room. The footprint was small, so every inch of space had to be used. With the original rear wall removed, there is now a wall of glazed doors running around the corner of the extension into the garden elevation with a cantilevered overhanging roof bringing the outside in.
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McInnes Gardner Architects 7 Lynedoch Crescent, Glasgow G3 6DZ T: 0141 332 3841 www.mcinnesgardner.com
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Kilchrenan, Loch Awe: new-build Above: Winner of the Daily Telegraph Home of the Year award. The open-plan interior of the deck level provides space for the kitchen, dining area and lounge. The master ILKYVVT HUK ºZU\N» ZP[[PUN YVVT HYL VU [OL ZHTL Å VVY but are recessed back for quieter and more private living.
Above: The practice has won many architecture prizes in recent years for its bold, innovative designs. This distinctive, dynamic and angular building, a new car dealership for Ford, won an RIAS Regeneration Award.
Rhu House, Gareloch: refurb and extension Above and below: This project was a refurbishment of a 1970s house, modernising it and delivering a minimalist yet striking design. A new ‘Gallery Pod’ was added, passing over the lower wing as a dramatic cantilevered panoramic viewing platform.
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R.HOUSE 6a Drynoch, Carbost, Isle of Skye IV47 8SP T: 01478 612899 www.ruralhouse.co.uk
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“Sit back, relax, be patient and enjoy the experience. We’ll handle it!”
SKYE: model RF3 Below and bottom: The RF3 is designed over a single storey, but still has space for three good-sized bedrooms. An air-source heat pump and the option of adding a woodburning stove keep things cosy. Like all of the R.HOUSE portfolio, it has a high-spec kitchen. Build cost from £170,932.
WESTER ROSS: model R3E Above and left: This spacious house has been customised on the exterior with old stone found on site. It has a stunning position overlooking a loch, ^P[O Å VVY [V JLPSPUN glazing for a panoramic outlook. The R3E model has three bedrooms, an open-plan kitchendining-living room and a large porch. Build cost from £268,992.
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Somner Macdonald Architects
Somner Macdonald Architects 126/2 Calton Road, Edinburgh EH21 7TN T: 0131 558 7575 www.somnermacdonald.co.uk
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Sonder Design + Build Undertaking a self-build project is a daunting prospect – so wouldn’t it make sense to use an architect who can also take care of the construction side of things? That’s the thinking behind Sonder Design + Build: “We provide architecture, engineering, construction and interior design expertise as a chartered one-stop shop,” says founder Lynsay Manson. ¸>L»YL OPNOS` X\HSPÄ LK ZWLJPHSPZ[Z ^P[O L_WLYPLUJL PU delivering projects across the UK. Our team (architects, project and construction managers, creators and craftsmen) bring professional expertise to ensure a streamlined and supported WYVJLZZ MYVT Z[HY[ [V Ä UPZO ¹ The practice provides bespoke timber kit designs to suit all budgets. Get the team involved at the concept stage of your project and they’ll be able to advise you throughout the whole process – from advice on plot and location suitability, initial budget forecasting and obtaining the necessary consents, to OHUKPUN V]LY [OL RL`Z [V [OL Ä UPZOLK OV\ZL “Sonder Design + Build is the sister company of awardwinning Studio LBA,” says Manson. “That marriage between the professional consultants and the builders is what differentiates us and gives us our edge. We have always been extremely passionate about delivering design-led architectural solutions to suit all budgets and feel that the design-and-build process allows us to offer our clients a transparent service with increased JVU[YVS HUK JVUÄ KLUJL PU [OLPY WYVQLJ[ JVZ[Z ¹ The business is currently working with private clients on cabins and private homes, as well as on large-scale projects, where its masterplanning expertise is helping to unlock both rural and urban sites. At the heart of it all is the timber kit, as Manson explains: “A [PTILY RP[ OVTL JHU VMMLY PUJYLKPISL Å L_PIPSP[` TH_PTPZPUN ^OH[ can be achieved with the budget, and allowing us to come up with a striking property that exceeds the client’s expectations both in terms of design and energy performance (the practice is 7HZZP]OH\Z JLY[PÄ LK HUK JVTTP[[LK [V \ZPUN Z\Z[HPUHISL KLZPNU and manufacturing). Where possible, all our timber kits are built in our workshop, with the design team on hand to oversee the whole process.” Sonder can offer a shell-only package or a full turnkey service, furnishing the property prior to handover. Years of collaborating with interior suppliers and art galleries mean its designers can provide everything needed to complete a new home in style. And should its long-term plans come to fruition, it’ll be taking the one-stop shop idea to its logical conclusion: “We’d like to provide access to everything from plot purchases to mortgage and legal advice in-house.”
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Four-bedroom home Above: A timber-clad design with a zinc roof. Below: Detail of the entrance canopy with an integrated log store and, to the right, a bench seat. Left: The Sonder team.
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