A small Edinburgh flat reimagined through structure, light, and restraint, turning limited floor space into layered living.
Private renovation · Listed property adaptation
Edinburgh, Scotland
Spatial design · Interior architecture · Material specification · Styling
2014
The Spark
The moment we saw the double-height space, we knew it could work harder.
It was instant recognition of untapped potential.
Our goal was clear: unlock the volume, improve the everyday flow, and make the space truly liveable without losing its original charm.
The Challenge
Originally, the kitchen and bathroom dominated the main space, and circulation felt constrained. The challenge was to redefine purpose and privacy and create distinct zones for dining, relaxing, and working, while maintaining openness and natural light.
Our Approach
Because the building is listed, every intervention had to be structurally sound yet visually light.
We introduced a mezzanine floor supported by exposed PFC steel beams, celebrating their industrial honesty rather than hiding them.
A glass walkway and balustrade preserved sightlines and connection between the two levels, while a pared-back material palette — timber, steel, glass — kept the aesthetic calm and contemporary.
Every detail was designed for efficiency and flow, from the home office on the mezzanine to the defined dining area below.