We were approached by our client to design an ancilliary building for him to store and maintain his car & motorbike collection and to include a home office space.
While the scope seemed initially limited, the client made clear his passion for industrial design and aesthetics and was keen that the garage should be an extension of this passion and become a space in which he spends his spare time.
The unpretentious gable form, a response to the existing house and local ancillary buildings, allowed two defining elements to be created providing separation of the garage/workshop & office spaces. The design intends to provoke a contemporary feel using a simple material palette, while embracing elements that provide a relation back to older architectural styles familiar to the area.
The use of natural grey zinc standing seam roofing and cladding provides a modern response to local rural industrial buildings such as farm steadings and byres. Siberian Larch cladding in a rainscreen profile has been used both horizontally and vertically with minimalist junction details throughout the exterior. The cladding has been vacuum coated with a silicone system to help to accelerate the natural silvering process and generate a cohesive colour palette across the facade.
The office ‘extrusion’ on the south gable is provided with a natural slate roof in reference to the more domestic nature of its function and providing a link to the house and other dwellings in the area. Light is brought into the office by means of two roof windows and a glazed gable comprising of a large sliding door and triangular glazed panels above offering views out the natural pond and woodland beyond.
Internally the large garage and workshop space is a deeper extension of Mr Adams passion for practical industrial design. The walls are lined with plywood, defined by shadow gaps between boards, and punctuated by the large steel portal frame coated black to accentuate the industrial nature of the structure and volume. The space is finished off with a hardwearing polished concrete floor & finishes such as a sliding container door, reclaimed factory pendant lights and industrial style switches all of which further celebrate the industrial character of the building.
Office Administrator
Angela started working with the Fiddes Architects team in 2021 as office administrator.
Angela has an enthusiasm for home and interior design and has been on the other side of the table during her own Fiddes architects self-build project.
Outside of the office Angela enjoys walking, keeping fit and interior decorating.
Project Architect
Eddie became part of our team in 2019, bringing with him a wealth of experience garnered from diverse practices, spanning projects ranging from public sector housing to multimillion-pound private estate developments on the picturesque West Coast of Scotland.
Since his arrival at the practice, Eddie has played a vital role in the successful delivery of numerous conversion, extension, and new build projects. His dedication and commitment were further underscored by successfully qualifying as a chartered Architect in 2022.
A key member of the team Eddie assumes the role of lead Architect on several projects, where his penchant for problem-solving and passion for environmentally conscious design shine through.
Apart from raising a young family Eddie is fascinated by engines, cars and a big motor sports fan.
Associate Architect
Since joining Fiddes Architects in 2016 Finlay has helped grow the practice’s reputation and has been central to our journey in gaining a number of architectural awards. Finlay qualified as a chartered Architect in 2018 and has since honed his expertise assuming responsibility for their oversight from inception to fruition, spanning all phases of design and construction.
Finlay has experience in both the Public and Private Sectors of the Architectural and Construction industry and had a lead role in large scale housing regeneration projects, adaptation works, and private housing projects.
Finlay’s passion in architecture rests with simplistic, contemporary, design which maintains subtle links to the vernacular whether that be in building, landscape or cultural forms. Finlay believes that great design is manifested from attention to detail and working closely with clients and as a team.
In his downtime Finlay enjoys travelling, sports, D&D and gardening.
Director / Architect
Having served his time with two well-known Scottish Architect Practices in Glasgow, Eoghain also worked in New Zealand as a Project Architect before establishing Fiddes Architects in 2009 in his native home town Banchory.
With a building contractor as a father and being brought up on a building site it was little wonder that Eoghain knew from a very young age that he wanted to become an Architect. The knowledge gained in those formulative years where every home was a self-build gave Eoghain an excellent foundation in the hands-on side of building which he still draws on to this day.
Eoghain loves what he does and is passionate about all things design related with a strong focus on how things are put together. Responsible for developing the vision of the practice and coordinating the design of projects Eoghain works with a talented team of architects to deliver buildings that improve the life of our clients. Throughout the project process he is directly involved and is passionate about the detail, ensuring that we deliver buildings where the architectural vision has been carried through to completion.
Outside of work Eoghain loves the outdoors, especially camping trips around Scotland with his young family, keeping fit & playing music. At home small scale projects are always on the go,,,,,, building things is in his DNA.