December 12 2024

An unassuming Edinburgh bungalow dating from the 1970s is to be elevated by a first-floor extension as part of a comprehensive remodelling at the hands of Smith Scott Mullan Associates.

5 Seaview Crescent near Portobello is described as having an inefficient floor plan while failing to make the most of elevated views across the Firth of Forth.

To remedy this the architects propose extending vertically to create a first-floor living space, partially set back in a concession to neighbours. This will be accessed by a new stairwell pushed out to the site boundary with the knock-on benefit of eliminating unnecessary hallways.

In a design statement, the architects wrote: "This adjustment improves the internal flow while maintaining as much of the original wall structure as possible. Raising the ground floor level to a uniform height and increasing ceiling heights creates a more spacious, functional living area.

"The first-floor extension will serve as a private residential space for the owners, offering views northward above the seaside terrace tenements. This addition has been thoughtfully massed to blend into the landscape, ensuring it complements rather than dominates the street’s character."

Finished in render, brick, timber and zinc the modern build incorporates a low monopitch roof to minimise visual intrusion. 

4 Comments

#1 Posted by Sven on 13 Dec 2024 at 10:23 AM

Lacks elan. It’s very millennium GP surgery that has passed down into the provinces to arrive here 20 years late as a greyed wood and white render rectangular bore. It could be a lot more exciting.

#2 Posted by Philip on 13 Dec 2024 at 10:31 AM

This is dire.

#3 Posted by Mansartarchi on 13 Dec 2024 at 12:36 PM

'Failing to make the make the most of the elevated views of Firth of Forth' is only achievable with the removal of most of Seaview Terrace beyond it seems. Thoughtfully massed?

#4 Posted by pog mo thoin on 19 Dec 2024 at 14:50 PM

.....excuse me as I yawn....

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