Fiddes Architects were appointed by the client to put together a design for a new, contemporary, extension which would complement their existing 1950’s Edwardian style house.
This ground floor extension creates a spacious lounge area to the rear of the house, with access to the garden through a set of sliding doors which form part of a corner window.
Positioned near external planting and vegetation, the corner window brings a touch of the outdoor greenery and verdant aesthetic inside. A generously sized office has been included to the front of the house featuring a large, custom-made desk and shelving arrangement offering ample space for working from home, a requirement made clear in our clients design brief.
The first floor features a new, large primary bedroom suite with an en-suite, along with a newly incorporated family bathroom. The primary suite includes a distinctive, splayed, full-width dormer window with southwest-facing views over the garden whilst the family bathroom and the en-suite share a mirrored splayed dormer window to the front of the house.
This extension is designed with a standing seam zinc wall and roof cladding system as the primary external material, chosen as a modern interpretation of the red clay roof tiles found on the existing house. The zinc standing seams are precisely aligned at specific intervals to match the window jambs and dormer cheeks, creating a structured, regimented appearance for the external facades. A narrow black zinc link provides a subtle visual break between the house and the extension, delicately emphasizing the extension’s ancillary nature.
Timber cladding has been used as detailing material where additional zinc would have proved too dominant. The timber cladding softens the rigidity of the zinc due to its contrasting colour and texture. Additionally, a part-curved, barrel roof ridge helps soften the overall appearance of the extension keeping the proposed ridge height lower than that of the existing house.
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.