A Scandinavian inspired house extension was given to this family home in Scotland

April 1, 2016

Solen Vinklar, a contemporary house extension, designed by David Blaikie Architects

Photography by Paul Zanre

 

David Blaikie Architects have designed an extension on a home in Edinburgh, Scotland, for a family that has a strong affinity with Scandinavia.

 

Solen Vinklar, a contemporary house extension, designed by David Blaikie Architects

Photography by Paul Zanre

The original home, a 731 square foot semi-detached single storey house, was a bit too small for them, but the backyard was 164 feet deep.

Solen Vinklar, a contemporary house extension, designed by David Blaikie Architects

Photography by Paul Zanre

This gave them plenty of room to build an extension onto the original home, and increase their living and sleeping areas.

Solen Vinklar, a contemporary house extension, designed by David Blaikie Architects

Photography by Paul Zanre

The design of the extension was developed to catch the sunlight throughout the day, and reflect the last of the evening sun down into the living space off the sloping ceiling plane.

Solen Vinklar, a contemporary house extension, designed by David Blaikie Architects

Photography by Paul Zanre

Inside, a new kitchen and eating nook was added.

Solen Vinklar, a contemporary house extension, designed by David Blaikie Architects

Photography by Paul Zanre

As well as a first floor bedroom suite.

Solen Vinklar, a contemporary house extension, designed by David Blaikie Architects

Photography by Paul Zanre

The new extension and development of the attic space more than doubles the floor area of the house.

Solen Vinklar, a contemporary house extension, designed by David Blaikie Architects

Photography by Paul Zanre