Circus Lane

2023

Located at the eastern end of Edinburgh's iconic Circus Lane, this extension occupies a former garage site and forms a quiet conclusion to one of the New Town's most distinctive mews streets. Designed to sit comfortably within its historic surroundings, the building responds to two principal elevations, facing both Circus Lane and St Vincent Street, and reflects the varied character of the neighbouring properties.

While clearly contemporary in its expression, the extension draws on the scale, proportions and materials of the surrounding architecture. From the street, it reads as a distinct volume, complementing rather than imitating the historic fabric around it.

Internally, the two-storey layout reverses the traditional arrangement. More private spaces are located at ground floor level, while the principal living spaces above are designed to make the most of daylight and views. Large openings and a frameless corner window create a strong connection to both Circus Lane and St Vincent Street, reinforcing the relationship between the building and its setting.

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