September 27 2023

Circus Lane, referred to as the prettiest in Edinburgh, has been given a modern twist courtesy of a two-storey mews addition by DS Architecture.

The photogenic crescent is already host to a variety of architecture, including the prominent At Stephens Church, with the latest addition embracing subservient massing and a conservative materials palette.

In a statement, the architect said: "Designed as a two-storey extension to an existing traditional mews property, the new building is a full stop to the row of houses on the north side of the Lane. Occupying a site formerly used as garages, the next-door structure of St Vincent’s Chapel ensures that the row of properties will never extend beyond this new addition, meaning it has the unusual task for a mews property of presenting 2 principal elevations – south to the Lane and east towards St Vincent Street.

"The design challenge therefore was to create a fitting ‘bookend’ for the Lane, a very visible first impression when approaching from the east and a complementary addition to the architecturally rich, traditional and disparate series of properties it adjoins."

Carefully slotted in to avoid any loss of adjacent trees the home slots in alongside its period coach house neighbours to add a new layer of history to the street. 

2 Comments

#1 Posted by George Buchanan on 27 Sep 2023 at 16:07 PM

Lovely!

#2 Posted by dontmesswiththeQS on 28 Sep 2023 at 14:40 PM

everyone a critic but I really not like the accoya which seems stained or painted a very orange colour. I am unclear if it is a stain which will weather down but looks poor despite generally a nice wee scheme

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