ARTS AND CRAFTS HOUSE, 
GLASGOW

This project involves the careful renovation of a 3-bedroomed home located within the Hazelwood Conservation Area in Dumbreck, Glasgow. This charming Arts and Crafts style house is based on ‘The Dovecot’ design, one of four different house types set within this historic residential area and is characterised by its early embrace of electricity, earning it the nickname "Glasgow's Electric Suburb."

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The key points of the project are:

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• Kitchen and Utility Redesign: The original small kitchen is relocated to the dining room to create a spacious galley-style kitchen, complete with a centrally placed stove on the old mock chimney. The alterations also involve removing an internal wall to create an open-plan kitchen and dining area. The utility appliances, previously located in an outdoor store, are moved indoors, solving the inconvenience of having to go outside to use them.

• Accessibility Improvements: To enhance accessibility, the existing bathroom is refurbished into an accessible shower room. Additionally, a non-original PVC porch will be removed to create a more welcoming and user-friendly entrance.

• Conservation Efforts: The project emphasises preserving the cottage's historical features while improving energy efficiency. The remaining single-glazed sash and case windows will be replaced with double-glazed ones, with the original stained glass encapsulated between the panes. This approach maintains the cottage's character while reducing heat loss.

• Roof Replacement: The original roof, which was replaced in the 1980s with less sympathetic materials, was leaking and causing damage to the bedrooms. The roof has since been replaced with new slate and lead flashings, better protecting the cottage and contributing to the conservation of the area's character.

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Overall, this project blends modern functionality with careful preservation of the cottage's historical and architectural significance, ensuring it remains a valued part of the Hazelwood Conservation Area.