October 23 2020

A disused garage in Edinburgh city centre could play host to a bespoke low carbon home if plans just submitted by 7N Architects are realised.

An unprepossessing brick structure on Spey Street Lane, just off Leith Walk, would be replaced by a high performance insulated timber structure with triple glazing and packed with energy-saving systems such as solar panels, mechanical ventilation heat recovery and an air source heat pump.

Future occupiers will benefit from a double-height living space and mezzanine to the rear with bedrooms split over two levels behind the lane frontage. At first floor level, a raised courtyard is provided between these spaces to draw light and air into the heart of the home while maintaining privacy.

In a press statement, the architects wrote: "The exterior reflects the character of the lane with a rough-hewn stone base adjoining the existing stone garden walls and a metal sliding shutter similar to those found along the lane at the entrance. The upper storey and double-pitched roof will be clad in standing seam copper."

The project team includes David Narro Associates.

2 Comments

#1 Posted by The Bawlin' Bairn on 23 Oct 2020 at 15:12 PM

A very cute and clever little design.
Just watch out for those damn overhead wires...oops!!

#2 Posted by Bag lady on 23 Oct 2020 at 15:20 PM

Her with the red bag gets around doesn't she?

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