Níall Hedderman

Apr 143 min read

How Much Does a House Extension Cost in Scotland 2024

Have construction costs for small projects returned to 'normal' in Scotland in 2024? This is one Architects view.

Níall Hedderman

Dec 27, 20203 min read

Dropping a New Design into an Old Building

Most of the projects I work on involve altering or extending peoples homes, either building a brand new extension or re-arranging the...

Níall Hedderman

Jul 18, 20173 min read

Breathing New Life

Working with historic buildings makes it necessary to have a clear philosophy on how to alter them. My view is that an extension should...

Níall Hedderman

Jan 5, 20173 min read

In Keeping

This is a meaningless phrase whos only real purpose is to mark it users as architecturally illiterate. Its role as signifier of clients...

Níall Hedderman

Oct 25, 20162 min read

Good Neighbours

particularly for an owner who has not experienced a building site before. It can be a nasty shock to come home from work only to find the...

Níall Hedderman

May 25, 20161 min read

We Have A Winner

I set up Capital A seven years ago and in that time have taken on over 160 projects. I have been lucky to meet many interesting clients...

Níall Hedderman

Sep 17, 20152 min read

Contemporary House Extension, Corstorphine, Edinburgh

It's great when someone contacts me out of the blue, viewing my projects online and wanting something similar. About two years ago a...

Níall Hedderman

Jul 11, 20134 min read

Modern Architecture with a Minimalist Price Tag

There was a recent article in Building Design magazine which drew a contrast between the fashion industry and the Architectural...

Níall Hedderman

Jan 8, 20111 min read

One Storey Wrap Around Extension, South Queensferry

The most satisfying aspects of running my own Architectural Practice, is giving new life to older buildings and helping people to...

The Thoughts of a Self-Employed Architect in Edinburgh