Summer 2011 Update

Ferguson Design Studio has really been thundering forward over the last couple of seasons. The last few months in particular have been a real rollercoaster, seeing 'ups' of a substantial increase in new projects and scale of projects but also experiencing the 'downs' of contractors going bust. (The post ‘Trusting Your Contractor’ will discuss this in detail, including advice and warning signs that a contractor is not as healthy financially as he claims to be.)

We have been appointed for a number of extension projects including Milverton Avenue (contemporay extension), Mugdock Road (basement extension), Roosevelt Road (single storey extension), Moncrieff Avenue (additional storey) and an interesting two storey extension to McClarens Park in Gargunnock.  We have put in outline planning permission for a 7 house development and are also working on a taxi HQ at Edinburgh airport.

Other interests include working under the ‘Architect in the House’ project and doing some collaborative work with Energy Recycle.

Boghead Road has seen completion and we are currently waiting on a client review of their extension regarding the efficiency of an innovative rigid polystyrene panel that it was constructed with.  We have been excited about the near completion of Whitehill Farm Road only to be frustrated by the collapse of its contractor.  But we’re back on track and looking forward to seeing it complete.

Yes, the last few months have been hectic!

Autumn Update

The end of Summer 2010 has seen much happening at Ferguson Design Studio. The completion of on site projects Lilybank Avenue (introduction of bi-folding doors and internal alterations), Kelvinside Gardens (interior alterations), Waterside Cottage (refurbishment) and Vardar Avenue (extension and interior alterations) have added to our built portfolio. Professional images of the finished projects to follow.


Laxton Drive, Boghead Road and Whitehill Farm Road have all completed tender processes with a view to site starts in August/September. Ferguson Design Studio are appointed for a full architectural service for all three projects.


One of our design and build projects - Cumnock Road - is due to go on site in October. The others have not been granted building warrant approval as yet.


New projects include Coleridge Avenue (2 storey rear extension), Bridgeway Road (single storey porch extension) and Andrew Avenue (2 storey rear and side extension). Further details for these can be seen on our website.

Back Online and Picking Up Steam

We’re finally back on line – better late that never! ferguson design studio has much to report with appointments for four new jobs and planning approvals for Boghead Road and Laxton Drive. The new jobs vary in size and are as follows:

The Grove
A simple modernisation of the top floor of a three storey six bedroom 1900’s townhouse, to include a new family bathroom.

Kelvinside Gardens
The inclusion of an additional partition in a two bedroom flat to create a large store. A simple job but has its complications with fire protection.

Vardar Avenue
A single storey kitchen and utility room extension to the rear of a two-storey, three bedroom 1900’s semi-detached property.

Whitehill Farm Road
A successful bid for a refurbishment and large two storey extension to a four bedroom 1900’s sandstone property. The client wishes to refurbish the existing property to adapt the dated home to contemporary living. The extension will incorporate an open plan living/dining/kitchen space, an additional bedroom and two new family sized bathrooms.

First Edition

Welcome to ferguson design studio’s newsreel. Here you will be able to a daily account of what ferguson design studio have been up to, including new appointments, project progression, bid/competition entries and events.

As this is the first post, let us bring you up to date with what we have achieved since starting up five months ago in March 2009. To date, ferguson design studio have 12 live projects; 9 domestic, 2 commercial and a local authority bid (news on that at a later date!). These include the following:

Drylaw Crescent
Refurbishment of a 3-bed semi-detached house involving updating the kitchen, adding a utility space, a fourth bedroom and en-suite. We are in the process of applying for planning permission.

Waterside Road
An extension to a 3-bed detached house to incorporate a new utility space and a "sun-space" to the rear. We are awaiting confirmation of the planning consent.

Boghead Road
A two storey extension to a 3-bed detached house to incorporate an extra bedroom, study, wet room and enlarged kitchen area. We are in the process of applying for planning permission.

Dyke Farm Road
An extension to a 3-bed cottage to allow for an additional bed room and the creation of a 'family zone'. We are yet to be formally appointed for this project.

Lilybank Avenue
An intervention to an existing 3-bed townhouse to open up their dining space, creating a transitional 'indoor/outdoor' room that flows into their rear garden. We are awaiting confirmation of the building warrant approval.

Shinn Forth Road
A new build 3-bed bungalow, with full disabled access as the client is restricted to a wheel-chair. We are in the process of applying for planning permission.

Waterside Cottage
A full internal refurbishment of an 1890’s miner’s cottage, renewing the period features of the property and updating the bathroom and kitchen areas. This scheme is in progress.

Business Centre, Clydebank
Subdivision of an existing office unit into two separate offices. We are awaiting confirmation of the building warrant approval.

Commercial Unit, Muirhead
Subdivision of the existing office and refurbishment of the retained half to a 'boutique' standard. We are awaiting confirmation of the building warrant approval.

At the time of writing we received confirmation of our appointment of a further domestic job:

Laxton Drive
An extension to an existing 3-bed semi-detached house to extend the family area and incorporate a new utility room and downstairs toilet. We have just been formally appointed as architect for the project.

…and we are currently started work on another new build:

Earlston House
A detached, 2 storey addition to a 6-bed manor house set on a ½ acre, this will incorporate accommodation for 3 cars and a woodshed on the ground floor and an office/flat on the first floor. We are yet to be formally appointed for this project.

News on our potential local authority bid will be forthcoming...

At the time of writing, ferguson design studio had also become registered as an RIBA Chartered practice. Keep reading our daily posts to be kept up to date with all ferguson design studio's news!