Shop Converted to a Flat, Marchmont, Edinburgh
A tradational Victorian shop front
The front room is now a kitchen / dining space
The new mezzanaine takes advantage of the tall room
The stair leading to the mezzanine has feature shelves
The original cornice has been refurbished and a modern chandelier added
The basment is one large luxury bedroom. The stairs has a recessed handrail
May 2022
Our client owned this Victorian shop in Marchmont, Edinburgh for several years. They commissioned Capital A to re-design the shop as a two bedroom flat. This was a challenge, as the property is in a conservation area and the layout is not simple.
Creating a design which satisfied the planners, and also the building regulations, was a challenge. Preserving as much of the original shop front and internal features was a priority but the client had a keen desire for a modern layout.
Our client owned this Victorian shop in Marchmont, Edinburgh for several years. They commissioned Capital A to re-design the shop as a two bedroom flat. This was a challenge, as the property is in a conservation area and the layout is not simple.
Creating a design which satisfied the planners, and also the building regulations, was a challenge. Preserving as much of the original shop front and internal features was a priority but the client had a keen desire for a modern layout.
The shop had a basement and this is now a large, luxury bedroom with ensuite. The stair leading downstair has a modern recessed handrail and the original cellar door in the shop front has been re-made as a window to illuminate the space.
The ground floor has a kitchen / dining space at the front, a shower room in the middle and bedroom at the rear.
The new mezzanine level takes advantage of the very tall front space in the old shop. This is now a great space to sit and watch the world go by.
The ground floor has a kitchen / dining space at the front, a shower room in the middle and bedroom at the rear.
The new mezzanine level takes advantage of the very tall front space in the old shop. This is now a great space to sit and watch the world go by.
This is a video of the finished project, created by the main contractor, Orocco Limited.
Construction Costs
The project costs are confidential but can be made available upon request.
Contractors and Consultants
BUILDER: Orocco
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS: McColl Associates
GLAZING: Supplied and fitted by Mitchell Glass
KITCHEN: Supplied by Redpath
PHOTOS: Will Patterson / Wink Creative
Architects Fees
The following fees are for illustration only;
Feasibly Study - 1,500
Planning Application - £2,250
Building Warrant Application - £4,000
Pre-Construction (Tender) - £2,250
Construction Stage - £6,300
Post-Construction (Snagging) - £900
See this page for more details on the stages of a project.
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Consultants Costs and Other Fees
Structural Engineers - £2,500
Building Warrant Application Fee to Local Council - £1,549
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REGISTERED OFFICE: Capital A Architecture Ltd. 8 Cameron Drive, Falkland, Fife, KY15 7DL. Registered as a Company in Scotland. Company Number SC374502.
