Awarded a Commendation for Aberdeen Society of Architects Design Awards 2023! Featured on the front page of Build It magazine November 2023 and full article spread article of this fantastic family hom.
Tummel is a new build family home nestled within the village limits of Torphins, Aberdeenshire. This rural area recognises a mixture of architectural styles from ultra-modern to traditional. However the feel of the area very much harks to its agricultural roots.
This dwelling has been designed in a T-shaped formation and is elevated over 1 & 3/4 storey using a simple palette of external materials that reflect the local vernacular but present a modern twist. As you approach Tummel from the roadside you are welcomed by the eye-catching pitched Siberian larch clad gable with glazed full height detailing. This, along with the grey corrugated roofing materials, provided a direct link to vernacular barn style buildings and defines the building form allowing it to sit respectively on this site.
The comfortable open plan kitchen, dining and living accommodation is entered by a bespoke barn sliding door in green which is a funky design detail hinting to the agricultural location. A vaulted ceiling with a full height glazed angular panel and ‘picture window’. provides a feeling of openness, maximises natural light and solar gain to this South Westerly facing family room whilst giving picturesque views to the valley beyond.
The use of Local Granite Stonework with recessed lime pointing forms a main entrance feature to the single storey portion of the house, Granite Stone is a common material used within the area. The main body of the house is finished with a silicone render system giving the appearance of a traditional white wash finish but with the benefits of modern day render systems.
Energy efficiency was a key consideration for this family home and has been insulated to surpass currently Building Standards and uses air source technology as the primary heating system with the addition of a wood burning stove.
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.