NICOLA DONALDSON CHARTERED ARCHITECT
BESPOKE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DESIGNS
We offer Architect design services from feasibility to completion for a variety of building types. Our principle market is residential design work where we work with individual clients on extending and improving their homes as well as new build dwellings. We specialise in bespoke, exciting, innovative and sustainable designs. We do not have a house style as we prefer to develop design solutions in conjunction with our clients specific to their project. We pride ourselves on our high level of service, and the success of our completed projects is testament to this.
Please contact us to learn more about Nicola Donaldson Chartered Architect and discuss what we can do for your property.
RECENT PROJECTS
TECHNOALPIN SNOWFACTORY SF210 AT GLENSHEE SKI CENTER
Obtained statutory consent for the installation of snow making plant at Scotland's largest snowsports area, located within the Cairngorms National Park.
Status:
Installed and operational
ROOF TERRACE
Conversion of an existing flat roof to provide a roof terrace accessible from upper level living accommodation.
Status:
Site works pending
HOME REMODELING
Extensive update of a 1930's bungalow on a sloping site to create a comfortable modern home making most of daylight and views. Project includes raising the roof to create an additional storey and cutting into the slope for a basement workshop.
Status:
Submitted for Planning Consent
BARN CONVERSION
Conversion of a disused outhouse into a two bedroom detached annexe in a courtyard garden.  Existing masonry walls were retained, views over the River Tay prioritised while meeting the criteria for Passivhaus Certification.
Status:
Planning
BOTHY EXTENSION
A simple design solution was found to extend a small traditional Scottish domestic building on a sloping site using natural materials - open larch cladding and slate.
Status:
Statutory consents obtained and siteworks to start in spring 2019
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CAFE EXTENSION
Feasibility study for the phased extension and renovation of a popular cafe.
Status:
Pending
ANNEXE EXTENSION
Self build two bedroom fully accessible extension suitable for holiday lets.
Status:
On site
CHAIRLIFT
Planning Consent was obtained for the installation of a new chairlift within the Cairngorms National Park.
Status:
On hold
CART SHED CONVERSION
Transformation of a a derelict farm building into two units for holiday lets.
Status:
Completed and available to rent by visiting
https://www.facebook.com/StAndrewsHolidaySelfCatering/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
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