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We are lucky to work with clients across the country on projects across Aberdeen+shire, Moray, Perthshire and the Highlands and Islands. If you have a project you want to discuss please get in touch, we look forward to hearing from you!

Rachael Walker Architects Ltd

Old Estate Office

Cluny Castle

Sauchen

Aberdeenshire

SCOTLAND

AB51 7RR

rachael@rwalkerarchitects.com

t: (+44) 01330 833 441

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Sketch render for a new rural home.
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Part of a grouping of three homes which use the remnants of old farm buildings in their designs and plot boundaries. More to follow...

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Thick steading walls that have been repaired and modified to suit the evolving needs of agriculture over the years.
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The existing stone, a mix of field stones and dressed granite, will be used to frame two new rural homes.

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Fantastic to see our project ‘Linkwood’ included in Urban Realm’s ASA2020.

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Nearly there..

This almost completed project is full of character combining the best of old and new. We are very much looking forward to share some more of this soon.

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The start of groundworks and demolition at this alterations and extension project in Aberdeen.
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Layers of the building being stripped right back to the existing granite.

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A welcomed return to site surveys and getting familiar with new projects.
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This renovation project will completely transform the interior of the traditional cottage opening up to views over Tap ‘o Noth.

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Early feasibility site layout sketches for a new home on the edge of an Aberdeenshire town.
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Bound on either side by neighbouring properties each sketch has a slightly different strategy for approach and entrance taking into consideration privacy, orientation, natural daylight and views.

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Linkwood has been shortlisted for this year’s Aberdeenshire Architectural and Landscape Design Awards 2020.
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Delighted to be considered and fingers crossed for the final round of judging!
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A project where tradition meets modern; an old ruin brought back to life.
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The new gable additions are wrapped in slate for a contemporary take on a traditional form and material.

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A moodboard looking into large sliding doors, built-in joinery nooks and internal details.
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These images form part of the design proposals that aim to open up an old coastal property to spectacular sea views.

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An interior photo showing the open plan kitchen, dining and living space at Mack Lodge; a new build house near Inverurie. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The vaulted ceiling, natural light and views out make for a fantastic space to live in. Swipe for ‘during construction’ photo ➟ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
📸 Client photo
🔨 Cairnrowan Custom Homes

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An interior photo showing the view through the entrance hall at Mack Lodge; a new build house near Inverurie. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Natural stone is used both inside and out at the main entrance to create a feature and frame the spectacular views south. Great to see the space is also cat approved! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
📸 Client photo ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ 🔨 Cairnrowan Custom Homes

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Eastside interiors. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
These photos show just how close moving in day was before lockdown got in the way! We can’t wait to visit when we can. 📸 @cairnrowancustomhomes photo

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Building warrant approval through for an extension and internal alterations project on the outskirts of Westhill, Aberdeen. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The traditional farmhouse and old cellular floorplan didn’t work for the owners and their day-to-day life, so we proposed a new extension to unlock the flow of the house and create a spacious kitchen and open plan dining / living space.

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‘’We absolutely love the design of our house and we often find ourselves just staring out the windows at the beautiful views.’’ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Great design feedback from our clients who moved into their new home, just over nine months ago. It’s easy to see how you could be easily distracted with that view! Looking forward to visiting when we can. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
📸 Client photo

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After a lengthy planning process, we’re delighted to have been granted planning on appeal for a new build house in the centre of Inverness. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Thanks to Aurora Planning for their hard work and also to our trusting client, we were able to alleviate any concerns of settlement pattern and impact on neighbouring properties to provide a new home in a sustainable location.

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Shadow, texture and timber; a progress photo from one of our single storey extension projects in Aberdeen. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
A landscape window captures early evening light while garden patterns are cast on the timber cladding. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🌖 📸 Client photo

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Site layout work-in-progress as we continue to define boundaries, refine orientation and design three new rural homes near Balmedie. Design development coming soon... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A new modest rural home project. Scot larch timber cladding has been proposed as a nod to the site’s wooded context and is a soft, tactile material when approaching the recessed main entrance. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Easter weekend!

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Rewind and reflect
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Re-visiting this completed project in Garioch where connection to the garden and views was key to the brief.

#re-visit #reflect #reflection #extension #siberianlarch #nordan #velux #bennachie #ruralarchitecture #scottisharchitecture #residentialarchitecture #garioch #aberdeenshire #design #scottishdesign #aberdeenshirearchitects #rwalkerarchitects #RWA

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We are up in the Highlands today re-visiting a site with our initial design concept. It’s so important at this early stage to stand on site with the layout and ensure that it makes best use of light and views.

#sitevisit #newhome #newbuild #naturallight #countrysideview #lifeofanarchitect #ruralarchitecture #scottisharchitecture #residentialarchitecture #cromdale #highlands #design #scottishdesign #aberdeenshirearchitects #rwalkerarchitects #RWA

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Seeing the finishing touches come together on a project is always satisfying, but especially so when it’s a tactile and warm material like timber. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ The final push for an exciting new build we’ve loved being part of.

≺ RWA ≻ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
To all existing clients: like everyone else, RWA have been following the Covid-19 development. We have discussed the best approach to the ongoing situation and would like to reassure all our clients that we will continue to fully support projects, while ensuring our own well-being and monitoring any Government advice. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
As a small practice, we are taking all the necessary precautions to ensure that your projects can continue to progress as normal. Neither Craig or I are showing any sign of symptoms or have knowingly been in contact with anyone showing symptoms; so for the time being we will continue to come to the studio as normal. At this time all surveys, site visits and meetings scheduled for the coming weeks will go ahead however if you begin to show any symptoms or are feeling unwell, please just let us know and we can re-arrange to a time that suits you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Over the past month we’ve been busy working on lots of projects. Swipe for more ➟ 📸 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
{1} : New project meetings ; meeting potential clients to discuss their briefs and getting to visit sites with fantastic views - fingers crossed. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
{2} : Feasibility studies ; a set of initial sketch design options for a couple relocating to the countryside. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
{3} : Building warrant applications ; collaborating with design team members and preparing technical information for applications. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
{4} : Site visits ; visiting projects we have designed and seeing them come to life! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
📐📏

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Light, shadow, warmth and tradition. Late afternoon; a great time of day to walk round with a new client on site, discussing family life and lifestyle before putting pen to paper. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We love to work on projects that involve bringing abandoned buildings like this old farmhouse back to life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We’re measuring up, taking note of influential site features and picking out the valuable parts to retain - an essential part of the RWA design process. We might suggest replacing the gutters though... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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An oversized window, positioned opposite the front door, so every time you come home you’re reminded of the fantastic view! Whatever the weather.... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Planning approval through for this modest but bold extension in rural Aberdeenshire. The design introduces a mix of contemporary materials and an asymmetrical roof to contrast the existing property. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Looking forward to progressing the project onto the next stage. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Lots of nice details coming to life in this new home at Cross of Jackston. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
A straight flight stair open to the entrance hall is top lit with natural daylight from the large velux roof lights above. Recessed handrail now being formed with glass balustrade due for delivery. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A taste of the year gone past - RWA’s top nine of nineteen. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year! The studio will be closed from today (Friday 20th December) returning Monday 6th January. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
We’d like to say thank you to all our clients and to the consultants and contractors who helped make 2019 a great year. Excited to see what 2020 brings! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Rachael and Craig ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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