This new build mews type house transforms a difficult site formerly occupied by a garage/lock-up located in an architecturally sensitive conservation area in central Edinburgh.

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Early discussions with Edinburgh council imbued the planning department with confidence that a 2 storey building on the site would be a suitable approach; effectively 'bookending' and mirroring the 2 storey building at the opposite end of the row of historic buildings.

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The solution formally reintroduces the stone gable of the former building but with a two storey gable presenting itself to the street with the stone material stepping down along the length of the side passage meeting the stone wall enclosure to the garden and rear parking area.  The pitched slate roofs similarly steps down in height to the rear addressing contextual limitations with a zinc clad horizontal strip at first floor level giving much needed additional headroom to the first floor accommodation.

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Despite the tight footprint, two double bedrooms and shower room are accommodated at first floor level with an open plan living area at ground floor which opens to a private garden to the rear.