Case Studies

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  Dave & June Laurenson

  Crossburn Farm Road, Peebles

  Dave, June and their two children had outgrown their house and needed more space. Their love of their location made an extension the only viable solution. The brief included the creation of additional living space, a fourth bedroom, home office and storage. The demolition of a detached garage made way for a sizeable side extension.

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  Ian Ritchie

  Glentress Forest Lodges Reception and Facilities Building, Glentress

  Working from a set of approved planning drawings Border Architects developed a scheme to accommodate a reception, WC and shower facilities, storage and wash-up amenities. A good working relationship with the Building Standards Department meant we were able to gain all the necessary approvals in as short a time as possible allowing the development to start trading earlier than anticipated.

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  Tristan & Suzie Compton

  Bogsbank Road, West Linton

  Having inherited a scheme that required alteration, we amended the planning approval for the three storey house and sought Building Warrant Approval for its construction. The house is built using insulated concrete forms rendered on the outside and partially clad in natural stone and timber. The roof is a series of SIP's (structural Insulated Panels) and the windows and glazed link have a very high thermal efficiency. The result is a house with a very contemporary look, one that has inherently good 'eco' credentials and as a result will cost very little to run.

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  Marion Knox and Margaret Anne Mason

  Tigh Na Dochas, Eshiels

  Marion and Anne wanted additional space for friends and family to stay and to alter the internal layout to make it easier to live in as they grew older and their needs changed. Taking account of the budget and working closely with them, Border Architects developed a scheme which added two bedrooms, a large accessible bathroom and plenty of storage.

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  Mrs Ann Boyd

  Kildye, Eshiels

  The existing cottage had, over the years ceased to serve its inhabitants needs. Following the development of a comprehensive brief, we proposed a two storey rear extension accommodating a modern kitchen, utility room, wet room, dining room, library area and upper floor play room. Involving the builder at the early stages of the design allowed us to compare the relative costs of some of the proposed building elements and make the most of the available budget. When complete the extension will allow the house to serve its inhabitants in a far more comfortable and flexible environment.

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  Ken & Claire Barrett

  10 Morning Hill, Peebles

  The existing conservatory was to be replaced with a single storey rear extension giving access to the garden via a decked area. The brief included the requirement to bring as much light into the new kitchen extension as possible and maintain the great views of the garden that the existing conservatory permitted. Careful detailing and specification allowed us to maximize the amount of glazing in the extension whilst keeping the cost to a minimum. The inclusion of corner folding sliding doors means that the kitchen can be opened out into the garden on hot summer days.