Living by the Ocean
9/11/2021Robert Potter and PartnersNo Comments Photo in our London office of “Living by the Ocean” published by Phaidon books, which includes North Witch Point.
Phaidon have published “Living by the Ocean” which includes the Cliff House at North Witch Point, Portpatrick.
Living by the Ocean demonstrates just how many inventive ways contemporary architects have found to solve the perennial problem of creating a comfortable human shelter beside the sea.
The drama of Cliff House is captured in a series of high quality photos, showing its rugged clifftop setting and views to the sea.
More information is on the Phaidon website at Living by the Ocean
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Planning Permission Granted for STEM Centre
8/11/2021Douglas BodellNo Comments We have obtained Grant of Planning Permission for a new-build STEM Skills and Innovation Community Centre in Kelloholm.
We are pleased to have obtained Grant of Planning Permission for a new-build STEM Skills and Innovation Community Centre in Kelloholm for our client Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Development Trust.
This project is an ambitious regeneration project that will deliver a purpose-built state-of-the-art Skills and Innovation Centre on a derelict site in the heart of Kelloholm. It will have a significant impact on the physical regeneration of Kelloholm, while tackling income, employment and skills deprivation, and supporting local businesses to grow.
The STEM Skills and Innovation Centre incorporates training accommodation, digital learning facilities including digital classrooms, learning pods, and breakout spaces and serviced business/co-working space and office accommodation.
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New Certified Passive House Consultant
5/11/2021Douglas BodellNo Comments Rory Kennon, Senior Technologist based in our Dumfries Office, has qualified as a Certified European Passive House Consultant certified by the Passivhaus Institut.
We are pleased to announce Rory Kennon, Senior Technologist based in our Dumfries Office, has qualified as a Certified European Passive House Consultant certified by the Passivhaus Institut.
Rory joins our Senior Partner, Jonathan Potter who is a Certified European Passive House Designer following training at Strathclyde University Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and formal examination from the Passivhaus Institut in Darmstadt.
This adds to our in-house expertise in energy calculations including Passive House and low-energy specialist design advice.
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First Passive Houses Completed for Loreburn
21/3/2021Douglas BodellNo Comments Major milestone for Loreburn Housing Association as we handover their first Passive House certified affordable homes.
The first Passive House Certified housing development in Dumfries has been successfully completed and handed over to our client Loreburn Housing Association.
This small-scale urban infill development at Forsyth Street, Dumfries of four dwellings was designed and constructed as Loreburn Housing Association’s first Passive House certified development, the only internationally recognised, performance-based energy standard in construction.
Our in-house Certified Passive House Designer was fully involved in the design and assisting Robison Construction, a local contractor with no prior experience constructing Passive Houses, during the construction phase.
Following completion we liaised closely with the Contractor and Independent Passive House Certifier to ensure the development was fully certified and uploaded to the Passive House database.
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City of Edinburgh Passive House Framework
2/2/2021Robert Potter and PartnersNo Comments The City of Edinburgh Professional Services Framework is now active, for which we are Passive House architects.
The inclusion for the first time of Passivhaus Architects in this framework will ensure that new buildings are energy efficient and that the city’s net zero carbon by 2030 target sits at the heart of all capital projects.
Robert Potter and Partners are delighted to have been selected as Passive House architects. The framework is live from 2nd February 2021.
The council’s commitment to prioritising small business spending has resulted in more than 70% of successful bidders being SMEs. Every supplier is also committed to paying the Living Wage and carrying out community benefits as part of any work they secure.
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Glasgow Institute of Architects Award
25/11/2019Robert Potter and PartnersNo Comments GIA Design Award has been given to the North Witch Point clifftop house.
Glasgow Institute of Architects Design Award for North Witch Point clifftop house!
We are delighted that this unique design has received a GIA Award.
Project information and photos: Clifftop House
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Clifftop House on Grand Designs
4/9/2019Robert Potter and PartnersNo Comments This thrilling Clifftop House in Portpatrick was the subject of Grand Designs 2019 Episode 1.
This clifftop house at North Witch Point, Portpatrick is on the site of a former radar station, with sweeping views to the North Channel in this remote coastal corner of Galloway. It was the first house to feature in the 2019 series of Grand Designs.
In a location that’s straight out of a spy thriller, this exceptional house set on the cliffs in Galloway is set to change its owners’ lives for many years to come.
Grand Designs Magazine www.granddesignsmagazine.com
The build was by Andy Stakes and the successful process can be seen on Channel 4 at www.channel4.com
Photos courtesy of Douglas Gibb Photography and expressbifolds.co.uk
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Advanced Accredited Conservation Architect
6/8/2019Robert Potter and PartnersNo Comments Paul Moffat has been recognised as a Senior Conservation Specialist by the RIAS.
Paul Moffat has been approved as an Advanced Accredited Architect in Conservation Architecture by the RIAS. This is the highest level of accreditation: Senior – Recognised Conservation Specialists.
RIAS Conservation Accreditation demonstrates that architects are suitably qualified and experienced to act as the lead professional in grant aided conservation work. To achieve accreditation RIAS members must demonstrate their extensive knowledge and experience in conservation work.
Paul’s work includes the recent renovation of Burns Monument in Alloway.
Advanced Level accreditation is only given to architects with significant experience and understanding of conservation and historic buildings. Paul Moffat and Andrew Easton are both approved at Advanced level.
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Stornoway Care Housing Starts on Site
5/7/2019Robert Potter and PartnersNo Comments 52 place Care Home and 50 flat Housing with Extra Care development has started on site.
The site work has started for the construction of a new 52 place Care Home in Stornoway, which will replace the existing care homes in the area, plus a 50 flat Housing with Extra Care development and 74 new houses for Hebridean Housing Partnership.
The Care Home and Housing with Extra Care are dementia-friendly and have been designed to give long term flexibility with good space standards and a variety of dayrooms and activity spaces. The development also includes a Day Care Centre and a Training Centre with 3 teaching classrooms.
See Scottish Housing News article for more details.
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