We were presented with the Dundee Institute of Architects ‘Best Small Project – Non-Domestic’ award following the transformation of Tay Street Lane Mews, a 19th-century building, into a contemporary business hub accommodating some of the best of Dundee’s creative talent.

Andrew and the team regenerated the building, which dates back to around 1830 and is built against part of the historic old town wall. Initially a shell, the end result incorporates a striking, modern interior set aside the traditional exterior.

The Dundee Institute of Architects awards were held in Dundee’s Invercarse Hotel on Thursday 16 November 2017.

The property comprises three studios, occupied by The Malting House Design Studio, Open Change and of course, us!

Andrew said,

“We are delighted to have won this award which is very much an endorsement of our decision to embark on what was a fairly daunting project, this time last year. From gaining planning approval in December to moving in seven months later, it is a real-time advert for what architects can do in a limited timescale. The mews truly feels like a home now. The reaction from clients and contacts has been very positive and we don’t have any trouble persuading them to visit us.”

The former Craigmount Nursing Home on The Scores, St. Andrews is being transformed into six spectacular two and three bedroom apartments, each carrying a price tag of over £1M.

The project began in January 2017, with the exterior being upgraded. The property will benefit from a new roof, slate stone repairs, re-pointing, downpipes, guttering and sash and case windows with double glazing. The scaffolding is due to be removed in May 2017.

Internally, the building is being renovated to form three apartments within each of the old townhouses, each enjoying sensational views of the North Sea and the world-renowned Old Course. The ground floor of each will be transformed into two bedroom apartments with private, south-facing gardens, while the first-floor apartments will become three bedroom apartments. The upper floor apartments will also become three bedroom properties.

With two of the properties already snapped up, the development will be complete by January 2018, with those reserving before June 2017 having the chance to create a completely bespoke interior for their apartment. Indeed, Eastacre’s South Street premises will shortly be transformed into a showroom for The Scores development, showcasing the choice of fixtures and fittings available to buyers.

For more information on Craigmount, visit www.eastacre.org.

The programme follows Alan and Lucy Brown’s journey which began in August 2012 when they took the plunge and bought the plot on Lumsdaine Drive, overlooking the Forth bridges, after viewing around 50 potential homes for sale.

The couple and their 11-year-old twin daughters moved into their new home just before Christmas 2016.

‘Glasshouse’ is a two-storey dwelling with three en-suite bedrooms, a master bedroom en-suite and attached dressing room, utility room and plant room on the ground floor, with an open plan kitchen/living dining/lounge area and further WC on the first floor. The dining and lounge area has access to a large balcony with views south over the Firth of Forth.

Built by local firm Dalgety Joiners, the exterior is largely white render with a dark grey stone cladding to minimise the impact on neighbouring housing. Extensive use of glass maximises the stunning views and natural sunlight, as does the glass balustrade within the balcony area. Internally, the property is bright and contemporary, with light grey wooden floors and light grey marble tiles. There is also a large glass floor in the living area and a timber and glass floating staircase.

We are delighted and proud that one of our designs will be shown on television and look forward to seeing the programme which we’re sure will show off the house well.

Read the full project case study here.

We have submitted a planning application to transform Tay Street Lane Mews, a 19th-century building into a contemporary business hub accommodating some of the best of Dundee’s creative talent.

Relocating from our current Perth Road base, the project will see us regenerate the building, which dates back to around 1830 and is built against part of the historic old town wall. The buildings are C listed and the exterior was renovated in 2011 by Dundee City Council.

Currently a shell, this has allowed us to create a striking, modern interior, while keeping the exterior more traditional but with a contemporary cue. The completed property will comprise three studios, with Andrew Black Design occupying one, and the remaining units leased to like-minded design companies.

The move is part of a planned development for our growing practice as we are looking to increase our current team of six.

UPDATE: You can view our project case study here.

This award was for Best New House for our project at Ladies Lake, St. Andrews. We also picked up the award for Best Use of Stone and the prestigious DIA Supreme award.

Click here to view more details on Ladies Lake.