This project involved a series of internal alterations to a B-listed, three-storey townhouse on India Street, located within Edinburgh’s New Town World Heritage Site. The approach combined architectural sensitivity with careful technical upgrades, aiming to enhance the function and comfort of the home while preserving its historic character.

Several rooms were returned to their original configuration following a detailed assessment of historic plans and fabric. Original features, including cornices, fireplaces, window shutters and skirtings, were reinstated or repaired using traditional methods and materials. Where possible, existing timber floorboards were retained and refinished.

On the exterior, essential conservation repairs were carried out to the stonework, slate roof, drainage systems and timber sash-and-case windows. These works contributed to the overall maintenance of the building envelope and its continued weather performance.

New mechanical and electrical systems were introduced with great care to minimise disruption to the historic fabric. Radiators, switches and sanitary fittings were selected to align with the Georgian character of the building, ensuring that interventions were discreet and respectful. The exception to this approach was the kitchen, where a clearly contemporary insert was introduced. Designed and installed by Newcastle Kitchens, the kitchen offers a purposeful contrast within the otherwise historically consistent interior.

The project demonstrates a balance between conservation and renewal, maintaining the architectural integrity of the townhouse while adapting it to meet the demands of modern domestic use.