Blog: Edinburgh Pavilion

2020

Architect: Archer and Braun

The Edinburgh Pavilion is a clean, modern extension to a Category B Listed Victorian building in the central Edinburgh conservation area. Whilst the project was a full house refurbishment, the focus of this is primarily the glass and stone addition to the property.

The listed status of the property placed restrictions on the alterations to the existing building

The extensive glazing and seamless paving allows the external spaces and interior to blur together and provides a strong link to the landscaped
surrounds. This created a bit of an issue of overheating from solar gain which the architects solved with solar control blinds.

To achieve the sleek, minimal design, the structure is set back from the low profile glazing with the bulk of the roof behind the frame to create a slim roof profile. The walls are constructed from solid red Corsehill sandstone with a matching flush mortar. The natural stone is robust and low carbon, minimising the use of concrete and reminiscent of traditional building methods.