Coatfield Lane, Hotel
Type: Commercial - Boutique hotel
Situated within the Inverleith Conservation Area, our client wanted to transform their Grade-B listed Georgian villa with a flexible space that connected the home and garden.
We created a contemporary extension that blurs the boundary between indoor and outdoor, and made certain design decisions to ensure the space could be enjoyed year round.
Process
A simple material palette of zinc and sandstone was selected to complement the original house. In time, the new sandstone will soften to a natural patina and embed the new extension with the building’s original fabric.
An offset steel column allows the glazing to open fully at the corner, maximising the integration between indoor and outdoor spaces. This structural strategy is expressed through an 8-metre galvanised steel beam, which holds the mono-pitch zinc roof. The sliding doors are concealed within a pocket wall—an essential design decision that allows for uncluttered, unobstructed views across the garden and back into the house.
To the south-east, clerestory glazing allows the morning sunlight to fill the space whilst maximising privacy to the neighbouring buildings. Underfloor heating is supplemented by a stove which allows the light, open space to feel cosy on those winter nights.
