Design Approach

Method Architecture draws on the particular contexts (physical, historic, typological) of a project, to make design that is specific and best for that project. 

The fine quality of Edinburgh’s built heritage requires sensitive interventions of a high standard. Taking inspiration from tradition, and using processes of translation, interpretation, or simplification, it is possible to find design that is relevant to the present while sitting comfortably with the past.

The patterns of daily life generate an intense familiarity with the places we live in, domestic design requires particular attention to detail. Working carefully with scale, enclosure, material choices and cultural norms, design can make a house a home.

Design ideas come from diverse sources, from client and consultants, and the architect synthesises these to form a coherent design.

The application of careful thought produces better buildings. Good design adds value, the correct organisation of simple materials can make the ordinary become exceptional.

Form and fenestration is a response to conflicting requirements to open the house to sea view, and the need to protect the house from the weather in an exposed location. The low eaves height reduces the area of exposed wall to the weather, while keep
A compact house design for a tight garden plot. Form and construction have been considered to minimise heat loss. Materials and siting have been considered to minimise ecological impacts.
Speculative design for townhouses for a narrow site between road and rail tracks. Stacked accommodation makes most of the single aspect south facing site. The intensive use of urban site is a sustainable pattern of land use.
Competition design for a concept house. The design explores the idea of seasonal living with an insulated core house wrapped in a temperate zone filled with nature. The living area expands or retreats with the passing of seasons.