DESCRIPTION: RE-PLANNING OF FORESTRY OPERATIONS. CONSTRUCTION OF WOOD CHIP DRYING SHEDS. CONVERSION OF BUILDINGS FROM BURNING OIL TO BURNING WOOD CHIPS. The central area of the Estate, within the perimeter wall is listed in the “Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland”. Much of the planting was designed by WS Gilpin circa 1820 to […]

Conservation of stonework and design improvements to an important Public route   CONSULTANCY ROLE IPA was involved in the conservation project as consultant, Accredited Conservation Architect, to principal Architect, MacGregor Bowes  url: www.mcgregorbowes.com SCHEME DESCRIPTION The Scotsman Steps were built between 1899 and 1902 (architects James Dunn and James Finlay) as part of the construction […]

New Kitchen, Bathroom and Garden Access Window to a Stone Villa   DESCRIPTION A detached stone villa in the Grange Conservation Area. The three storey building had been extended to the rear in the 1920’s with a 2 story brick extension, used at one time as a private school. This extension was completely un-insulated. The […]

Conversion of Attic to Bedrooms and Shower Room  DESCRIPTION: The site is located beside the beach at Dunbar Harbour with views North to Fife. A steeply sloping garden and restricted site access preclude a large extension although a new glazed sunroom has been designed for the South Facing rear entrance.  Originally the Golf Club House, […]

Conversion of two Cottages and a Barn to one new House DESCRIPTION: The location is rural with stunning views of Traprain Law, Berwick Law and the Bass Rock to the North. In common with many similar Steadings the stone barns had been unused since the 1960’s. The Steading is formed around a courtyard with a […]