Patrizio Architects

read moreWe note that the credit crunch continues to impact on housing dramatically, across all sectors. For many, the safest and most profitable way to continue up the Edinburgh property ladder is to renovate or extend the existing property. If you have made the decision that you wish to extend rather than move, then you have far more flexibility than you would have had when buying new to decide on exactly how you want to adapt and extend your home. The choice is yours.

read moreHouse extensions provide a better return on your money over new-build. Additionally, buying a new property at this point in time as an investment does not offer the probable return that it did 2 -3 years ago. You are more likely to maximise your investment through renovating or extending your existing property. For a start you can discount many of the fixed overheads associated with a new property i.e stamp duty, estate agents, legal and removal costs. Neither are you contributing to the profits of the property sellers.

read moreSimple roof shapes are invariably easier to convert, but also much depends on the intended use of the attic space. As an alternative to Dormer windows, a Velux cabriot balcony window offers similar benefits.

read moreSun rooms are one of the most popular home improvement choices, and with good reason. A room with a thousand uses any time, day or night, winter or summer. Sun rooms provide a link between the outdoor garden area and indoor living area and provide a perfect balance between the two. An integrated deck area merges the outside space and the inside, providing a visual extension of the space. Smart, contemporary, full-width sliding/folding doors dissolve the boundaries between indoors and outdoors, integrating the space with the garden.

read moreUpgrading your kitchen is a highly cost-effective way to improve the value of your home, and enjoy it at the same time. The kitchen can transform the way you use the house. It must be functional, but can also be stylish, comfortable and welcoming. Kitchen islands provides a centrally-located counter-top used primarily for food preparation and auxiliary cooking needs. The island can also double as a table for quick meals. The cost is moderate, and a wood floor is a resale plus. Lighting can make a dramatic difference to the ambience of the kitchen, but should be adjustable for different requirements.

read moreThis is a small selection of the projects that we have delivered in Edinburgh and surrounding areas. If your project is not covered under one of these descriptions please contact us and we can advise you.

read moreWe wanted to create two bedrooms with ensuites in our attic space but we were concerned that the alterations should be done in such a way that the charming appearance and style of the original 1920's house should be retained. A builder that we have used for some other work recommended Alison to us. We met with Alison who listened to our requirements and were delighted with the ideas she suggested and the detailed plans that she produced. The external appearance with the two bay windowed dormers in the roofspace are of a similar proportion to those at ground floor level and so the character of the existing house is not lost.