Architectural Design Services.
Vision & Insight.
We are an architecture and design studio delivering bespoke and imaginative design of buildings and places. All our projects are based on fresh thinking and sensitivity to our clients and the location and context of the site, we are great communicators and we will add value to your proposals.
Architectural design process
We work across a range of scales from landscape to urbanism to new individual buildings and the imaginative re-use and alterations to existing buildings. We are familiar with the latest building conservation practice having worked with listed buildings of all periods. We adopt a collaborative approach with our clients in order to develop a shared design vision.
We adopt a holistic approach to sustainability and energy management which is a central issue from the beginning of the design process. This means that we design buildings to be energy efficient in a passive manner based on site layout, orientation, construction and insulation methods, and the building products selected.
To get a better idea of what we have done in the past and what we’re working on now, please check out our projects page.
As members of the Passivhaus Trust, and with an inhouse certified Passivhaus designer, we can incorporate sustainability principles into the design from the outset, and help our clients successfully achieve Passivhaus accreditation.
As a worldwide recognised energy standard, Passivhaus is forward thinking and ensures projects are of a high-quality and thermal comfort and built towards zero-carbon and low-energy targets.
What we do
Efficient and beautiful places – creative architecture
Ideas-based, imaginative yet practical design of buildings, interiors and landscape to all budget levels. We specialise in bespoke design with a client-centred approach.
New build houses
ZONE Architects has developed a portfolio of exceptional one-off new houses. Many of these are located in sensitive settings where constraints have dictated a considered design approach. These houses are different in style, but share an ambition to develop a contemporary architecture which sits comfortably in its particular context.
We consider constructing a home as one of the most important commissions an architect can receive. The house tends to be the scene of the most significant and memorable events of our lives, where we are born, grow up and have our most intimate experiences. Our aim is to work with your brief and design a delightful place to live, making the most of your setting, your budget, and your aspirations.
There is a considered effort to create particular atmospheres through the manipulation of light and volume. A common theme is the thoughtful manipulation of specific building materials and a preoccupation that all the details are of equal importance.
Accurate modelling
Using the latest software, we will model building, landscapes and interiors to give all stakeholders the best possible idea of what the places will be like. Photorealistic renders are produced quickly inhouse.
New build houses
ZONE Architects has developed a portfolio of exceptional one-off new houses. Many of these are located in sensitive settings where constraints have dictated a considered design approach. These houses are different in style, but share an ambition to develop a contemporary architecture which sits comfortably in its particular context.
We consider constructing a home as one of the most important commissions an architect can receive. The house tends to be the scene of the most significant and memorable events of our lives, where we are born, grow up and have our most intimate experiences. Our aim is to work with your brief and design a delightful place to live, making the most of your setting, your budget, and your aspirations.
There is a considered effort to create particular atmospheres through the manipulation of light and volume. A common theme is the thoughtful manipulation of specific building materials and a preoccupation that all the details are of equal importance.
Sustainable futures
Low energy building design. We design buildings and places which are both resource and energy efficient. We are experienced in delivering zero carbon houses and provide inhouse Passivhaus design and certification.
New build houses
ZONE Architects has developed a portfolio of exceptional one-off new houses. Many of these are located in sensitive settings where constraints have dictated a considered design approach. These houses are different in style, but share an ambition to develop a contemporary architecture which sits comfortably in its particular context.
We consider constructing a home as one of the most important commissions an architect can receive. The house tends to be the scene of the most significant and memorable events of our lives, where we are born, grow up and have our most intimate experiences. Our aim is to work with your brief and design a delightful place to live, making the most of your setting, your budget, and your aspirations.
There is a considered effort to create particular atmospheres through the manipulation of light and volume. A common theme is the thoughtful manipulation of specific building materials and a preoccupation that all the details are of equal importance.
Successful planning
We are highly skilled at navigating the local authority planning process and have achieved success in gaining planning permission often in sensitive historic locations and with listed buildings.
New build houses
ZONE Architects has developed a portfolio of exceptional one-off new houses. Many of these are located in sensitive settings where constraints have dictated a considered design approach. These houses are different in style, but share an ambition to develop a contemporary architecture which sits comfortably in its particular context.
We consider constructing a home as one of the most important commissions an architect can receive. The house tends to be the scene of the most significant and memorable events of our lives, where we are born, grow up and have our most intimate experiences. Our aim is to work with your brief and design a delightful place to live, making the most of your setting, your budget, and your aspirations.
There is a considered effort to create particular atmospheres through the manipulation of light and volume. A common theme is the thoughtful manipulation of specific building materials and a preoccupation that all the details are of equal importance.
Building warrants and detailed design
Rigorous technical design is at the heart of successful building. We are fully conversant with the current building standards and deliver comprehensive construction information packages to the builders we work with. We frequently received complements from contractors as to the very high quality of our drawings.
New build houses
ZONE Architects has developed a portfolio of exceptional one-off new houses. Many of these are located in sensitive settings where constraints have dictated a considered design approach. These houses are different in style, but share an ambition to develop a contemporary architecture which sits comfortably in its particular context.
We consider constructing a home as one of the most important commissions an architect can receive. The house tends to be the scene of the most significant and memorable events of our lives, where we are born, grow up and have our most intimate experiences. Our aim is to work with your brief and design a delightful place to live, making the most of your setting, your budget, and your aspirations.
There is a considered effort to create particular atmospheres through the manipulation of light and volume. A common theme is the thoughtful manipulation of specific building materials and a preoccupation that all the details are of equal importance.
Understanding the past - conservation and listed buildings
Working in Edinburgh, an understanding of building conservation techniques is essential. Director David Jamieson is an accredited conservation architect.
New build houses
ZONE Architects has developed a portfolio of exceptional one-off new houses. Many of these are located in sensitive settings where constraints have dictated a considered design approach. These houses are different in style, but share an ambition to develop a contemporary architecture which sits comfortably in its particular context.
We consider constructing a home as one of the most important commissions an architect can receive. The house tends to be the scene of the most significant and memorable events of our lives, where we are born, grow up and have our most intimate experiences. Our aim is to work with your brief and design a delightful place to live, making the most of your setting, your budget, and your aspirations.
There is a considered effort to create particular atmospheres through the manipulation of light and volume. A common theme is the thoughtful manipulation of specific building materials and a preoccupation that all the details are of equal importance.
Contract administration - getting it built
Construction can be fraught with problems. We bring over 30 years of experience to ensuring the building process is as smooth as possible by properly resourcing this stage and adopting a teamwork approach to help the contractor achieve the best possible results.
New build houses
ZONE Architects has developed a portfolio of exceptional one-off new houses. Many of these are located in sensitive settings where constraints have dictated a considered design approach. These houses are different in style, but share an ambition to develop a contemporary architecture which sits comfortably in its particular context.
We consider constructing a home as one of the most important commissions an architect can receive. The house tends to be the scene of the most significant and memorable events of our lives, where we are born, grow up and have our most intimate experiences. Our aim is to work with your brief and design a delightful place to live, making the most of your setting, your budget, and your aspirations.
There is a considered effort to create particular atmospheres through the manipulation of light and volume. A common theme is the thoughtful manipulation of specific building materials and a preoccupation that all the details are of equal importance.
How we work
How we work
We undertake challenging projects in keeping with our mission: to design buildings that have a positive influence on the way our clients live, work, and play.
The design of each project is led by directors David Jamieson and Suzanne Ewing, and reviewed regularly with our clients and trusted engineers and contractors. State-of-the-art computer technology means that we are able to present 3D digital models of your space as early as possible in the design process. This enables all participants and stakeholders to fully engage with the design and share ownership of it.
Our commitment to architectural debate and research means that we remain fully conversant with new knowledge and techniques and their appropriateness for each individual project.
ZONE Architects Ltd is an equal opportunities employer working from a bespoke studio building in north Edinburgh.
Sustainable architecture
Creating a sustainable built environment is fundamental to our design philosophy. Global warming and declining fossil fuel resources make it imperative that we understand our energy use and seek to reduce our demand for fossil fuels. The energy used by the UK’s buildings accounts for 47% of the country’s total CO2 emissions.
However, sustainability is not just about energy use. At ZONE Architects Ltd we endeavour to make buildings which will endure, which will weather well, and, where we are working within the fabric of historic cities, towns or landscapes, are at least as good as their neighbours. Flexibility and robust construction are key factors to this end.
Sustainability is given prominence within the design process for each of our projects: it can’t be bolted on later. We establish a sustainability or an energy section within the brief and this is considered at the outset. The brief would typically aim to set targets for reducing energy demand and the provision of on-site energy generation.
With each project, we aim to develop an understanding of the holistic nature of building design: questions of thermal mass, ventilation, daylighting, building materials and site orientation all have to be considered from the outset. The primary concern is to reduce energy demand – get the basics right. This includes site selection and layout, sheltering, orientation and opportunities for passive solar gain. Building insulation and airtightness is the first priority to reducing energy demand and are considered before the introduction of solar panels or other active measures.
Please contact us to discuss your project on 0131 551 1973 or email us at: info@zonearchitects.co.uk
Address
211 Granton Road,
Edinburgh EH5 1HD
Address
211 Granton Road,
Edinburgh EH5 1HD
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This website and its contents are the copyright of ZONE Architects.
You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute
or commercially exploit the content. You may not transmit it or store
it in any other website or other form of electronic retrieval system.
Registered in Scotland. Company Number: SC629841
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© ZONE Architects 2017. All rights reserved.
This website and its contents are the copyright of ZONE Architects. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially exploit the content. You may not transmit it or store it in any other website or other form of electronic retrieval system.
Registered in Scotland. Company Number: SC629841
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