11.01.2013     Alterations and Extension of Existing House Near Dunkeld

Woodside Parker Kirk are delighted to announce the completion of the extension of this house near Dunkeld in Perthshire.

This house was originally designed by Woodside Parker Architects and constructed as part of a three home development in 1996. The current owner and our client prepared a brief which included raising the existing roof by 1 metre in order to create accomodation space in the attic.

The proposal includes an additional 2 bedrooms with ensuite and an office, along with some minor alterations to the ground floor to provide access to the new attic rooms. Other alterations include new dormer and velux windows to provide daylight and ventilation. These windows are also located so that there are no overlooking issues with the adjacent properties.

Due to the local climate and planned time of construction a tent structure was erected to avoid any damage to the existing building and ground floor during the construction phase.

The clients are delighted with the project.

We will be added further images and information on our project page shortly.

In the meantime, you can see updates on or facebook and twitter pages.

21.12.2012     Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Woodside Parker Kirk architects would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New. We hope you all enjoy the Christmas break and we are looking forward to a very exciting year in 2013.

13.11.2012     Coburg House Art Studios Christmas Open Weekend 2012

Woodside Parker Kirk architects are participating in our second open studios weekend at our studio in Coburg House Art Studios, Edinburgh. Following on from the successful 'Reconfigure You Home' exhibition at the August event we will be continuing the theme of improving and fulfilling the potential of your home. We will also be exhibiting some work, information and advice on how to embark on your own 'Self Build' project, along with other work from the practice portfolio.

                                           Coburg House Art Studios Christmas Open Weekend will be on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of December from 11am - 6pm. The Open Studios is a biannual event with 80 artists in 50 studios over 4 floors and provides a excellent opportunity to have a look around an exciting creative hub and pick up unique Christmas presents. The gallery will also be open over the weekend and will continue to be open throughout December on the 8th & 9th, 15th &16th and 22nd & 23rd from 11am - 5pm.

19.10.2012     Designing Your Own Home

In the UK only 10% of all homes are self build projects compared to 40% in France and Germany and as much 80% in Austria. A self build project does not have to mean the owner carrying out the construction work themselves, in reality the majority of these projects are self procured rather than self constructed. This process involves buying a plot of land and employing of a group of professionals such as Architects, Project Managers and Contractors to assist and carry out the design and construction of your home.

Woodside Parker Kirk architects has a vast experience in carrying out this type of project and we have successfully worked together with a variety of clients to help them realise their ideal home. We assist with the design and specification creating a home suited to your lifestyle, site and requirements. These projects can often achieve savings of between 20 and  40% of the cost of buying a home from a property developer.

We have listed some useful links below which include very useful information from the Scottish Government and the National Self Build Association. We would encourage you to follow the links and contact our office if you would like any further information or harbour an ambition to design and build your own home.

The Scottish Government: The Self Build Guide for Scotland

National Self Build Association

13.07.2012     Coburg House Art Studios Open Weekend August 2012

Woodside Parker Kirk architects are opening the doors of our new Edinburgh Studio as part of the Coburg House Art Studios Festival Open Weekend on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of August. The Open Studios is a biannual event with the August date coinciding with the start of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Over 70 artists will be opening their studios and there will be work displayed in the gallery at the Coburg Street entrance.

The exhibition in our studio will be entitled 'Reconfigure Your Home' and will be focusing on the small alterations which can make dramatic improvements to a home, there will also be an overview of our other work both past and present.

We would be delighted if you could join us at the event. Please contact us if you require any further information or directions.

13.07.2012     New Edinburgh Studio at Coburg House Art Studios

Woodside Parker Kirk architects now have a new studio in Coburg Art House Studios on Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh. Gavin Kirk will be based in the new studio on Thursdays and Fridays and we would welcome you all to come and have a look at the new studio, alternative meeting times can be arranged by appointment.

Coburg House has studios on four floors with over 70 artists and designers and we are delighted to be a part of such an exciting, creative hub. Our studio is on the new loft floor and the space has superb natural light from the two large skylights. We have been doing some work to the space which used to be occupied by a computer games company and ore details will soon be available on our  Projects Page.

In the meantime, further updates can be found on our facebook and twitter pages.

24.04.2012     Planning Approved for House on Forgandenny Road

We are delighted to announce that after a long battle and through sheer dogged determination we achieved planning this morning for the proposed house on Forgandenny Road, much to our client's joy. The proposal was presented at the Perth and Kinross Local Review Body Meeting where it was given unanimous approval by the Councillors.

Please Click Here for further details of the project, we will be updating the page as the project progresses. There will also be updates on our facebook and twitter pages.

13.04.2012     Woodside Parker Kirk Ltd

Woodside Parker Kirk are delighted to that announce that as of April 1st 2012 we continued our practice restructuring and became a Limited Company with Directors Phil Parker and Gavin Kirk.

To mark this occasion we have produced a new Practice Portfolio. If you would like to see more of our new practice marketing and branding please visit our facebook page, or alternatively we can send a copy via email or in the post.

You can also keep up to date with the latest practice news on our twitter page @wpkarchitects.

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27.02.2012     Alterations to Victorian Villa in Perth

Woodside Parker Kirk are delighted to announce that we have been appointed to carry out alterations to this Victorian Villa in Perth. We will update this project as it develops.

06.02.2012     Woodside Parker Kirk architects

We are delighted to announce that, following the appointment of Gavin Kirk as an Associate, the practice will now be known as Woodside Parker Kirk architects. We continue to be based at Dunbarney Studios in Bridge of Earn.

Following his degree in architecture at The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, in Aberdeen, Gavin worked for a well established Edinburgh practice. He was involved in the design of larger public sector projects such as a Student Halls of Residence and the extension to a Centre for Sport and Exercise. Gavin also has experience working on Grade A listed buildings and was involved in a prototype design for the interior of a popular shoe retailing group.

Gavin joined WP in January 2011 and has contributed to the development of the service that we provide by bringing new design, construction and presentation skills. He has also developed his experience of domestic projects including new housing and listed building conversions, and has a particular interest in efficient, sustainable housing.

We look forward to continuing our relationship with our established and valued clients and colleagues in the building industry, and hope to welcome and build relationships with new clients. With Gavin's change in position, we are developing our capacity to undertake innovative and challenging projects using the latest 3D visualisation technology, and we will continue to strive to provide a responsive and efficient service.