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stablished by Jimmy Denholm in 1988, this busy practice has become well known and respected in Perthshire and beyond. Most of the team have been part of the practice for a number of years and their combined experience brings a continuity of philosophy and approach to every project being worked on. The main focus of the Denholm Partnership’s work has been private bespoke houses for individual clients, but the practice has also worked on a number of large hotel and leisure projects and country estates. Many clients have returned with further commissions over the past 30 years. The Denholm Partnership’s aim is to make people feel comfortable and happy in the space where they live. “What we do centres on building good relationships,” says Jimmy Denholm. “We work closely with clients, contractors, planners and with each other to design buildings that are achievable and appropriate, that are inspirational but look effortless. Our work should generate a sense of longevity so that it can evolve and get even better over time.” People, location, light, colour, scale and balance are all cited as sources of inspiration. “We are fortunate to work in a beautiful part of Scotland, among mountains, lochs and rivers, all of •
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PHOTOGRAPH: GREG CARTER
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PRIVATE HOUSE, DUNBLANE This family home was designed to make the most of its stunning location overlooking Dunblane. The main living spaces open up to the garden and views beyond, bringing the outside and daylight in all year round. Covered verandas and entrance areas not only provide shelter from the climate but allow the family to make use of the outdoor spaces as an extension of the house. The exterior materials, which reflect the rural setting, are a traditional mix of stone, timber and slate, all of which are robust enough to deal with the site’s exposure and to stand the test of time in terms of maintenance as well as design.