The conversion of two former whisky and tobacco bonds for Whiteburn Projects Ltd provided the opportunity for the first complete New York type Loft apartment scheme in Scotland. For the first time people had a choice of buying a shell or a fitted out apartment. The sub division into 28 apartments was carried out in synergy with the existing beam and column structure bringing about a sympathetic transformation of the fabric. The composition is punctuated dramatically with cedar clad rooftop love nests creating a result which is greater than the sum of its parts. All the apartments were designed, built, and sold during the 18 month projected schedule and within the cost plan. Unusually STV devoted an entire program in their Home Show series to the development.

“Living at Leithlofts is a lot of fun. There’s a real buzz and a sense of adventure here”
Suki Urquhart, Sunday Herald

“The space race is over to create Edinburgh’s first authentic Lofts” Scotland on Sunday

Design Team:
Gordon Duffy
Charlotte Batt
Oliver Chapman
Glen Wade
Zoe Quick
Liz Wilby
Giorgio Granozio
Rosie Bushnell
Love nest photograph by Allan Forbes

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