We are very proud to have received a Commendation award from the Aberdeen Society of Architects in 2019 for our Glencommon project.
It also earned us a Commendation award in the Innovative Single House Design category for The Aberdeenshire Architects Landscape Awards 2020.
With views across the Dee Valley this new build family farmhouse sits proudly yet unassumingly on the hill at Glencommon. On approaching the house you are met by a bold blackened larch gable with clipped eaves, the dark tones continue round the corner when the Natural Slate roofing wraps down this gable edge that seamlessly envelops the roof and walls.
The open plan heart of the home for the family takes full advantage of the surrounding countryside views whilst providing morning to evening light, much sought after in the winter months. With a modest budget, room sizes and layouts were kept as simple as possible yet providing the storage and spacial requirements much needed by a family of 5.
The main living part of the building is clad in Siberian Larch natural cladding with openings positioned in direct response to both the internal layout and the aspect. The glazed corner sliding doors provide not only daylight from morning to evening but also a corner breakout to the outside direct from the main living.
By ensuring all details were carefully presented and discussed with the kit supplier and main contractor prior to build a building with an impressive air tightness of 0.44 air changes per hour was achieved and exceptionally low running costs.
The new dwelling at Glencommon has resulted in a low cost, low maintenance building which was completed in an impressive 3 months which was testament to a well organised collaboration between the client, Architect and Contractor.
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.