Dualchas will approach each design afresh, and not come to any project with fixed ideas – only an ambition to design buildings that suit the context, the brief and the budget. Our range of designs and attention to detailing show a response not just to context and brief, but a desire to continually improve the quality of what we deliver. From living rooms to home offices, we push the boundaries and continuously strive to create new spaces that exceed all expectations.
Also known as “retrofit”, Dualchas has developed a strong portfolio of projects where we have given new life to old buildings by transforming its use, its performance and the interiors.
Whether we’re creating a floor plan or redesigning a property for open plan living, we’ll never settle for a simple house design idea, but use the brief, our experience and the property itself to guide us. Our approach is always to respect what is great about the existing and try and bring an element of surprise and joy with our intervention.
Understanding the character of an area, the movement of traffic and people, as well as the cultural and natural environment, all contribute towards successful masterplanning. By focussing on these elements, master plans can be created for urban or rural areas which ensure that the wider natural and built environment is enhanced by intervention rather than diminished and that the best returns are given on the initial capital investment.
Dualchas Architects has a wealth of experience collaborating with community groups, housing assocations, commercial enterprises and developers. We are currently working on developing housing for the villages of Tongue In Sutherland and in Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye, a remote St Kilda visitor centre with a community in the Western Isles, a hotel expansion and an Arts Hub for a charity.
The experience and expertise of the Dualchas teams in Glasgow and Skye, as well as our imaginative approach to design, means that we are ideally placed to help you deliver you project. Please get in touch to discuss how we can help.
Any project has challenges. Whether it is dealing with site conditions, service connections or the planning system and building regulations, an understanding of how to find successful outcomes is crucial. Our team at Dualchas not only has extensive experience in dealing with these issues, we colloborate closely with others within the industry to ensure that our clients are guided smoothly through the complexties of construction.
Perhaps the most challenging aspect of design at present is the drive for sustainability and a zero-carbon future. Researching materials and being ahead of the authorities who are setting regulations is crucial. Alongside our sister company, http://www.hebhomes.com/, we are exploring and delivering efficient modular construction using sustainable materials and the latest renewable technology.
It can all seem daunting, so if you are just starting out on a project and are in need for some initial advice, please contact us at Dualchas and we will do our best to assist.