House Plans: Luxury Self Build on a Tricky Site

With one home under their belts already, Andrew Laing and June Russell decided it was time to take on another adventurous self build project. A site in Edinburgh was the perfect spot, however its exceptionally steep terrain proved a challenge.

Despite ground work difficulties, the couple are delighted with their ultra-modern family home. Looking to create a clean and contemporary look for the exterior, they chose a white silicon mildew-resistant render on the upper level and natural slate cladding on the lower section, creating texture and contrast on the front elevation.

June spent a great deal of time detailing the finishings and design to ensure a sense of visual continuity and flow, not only throughout the house, but also in creating a link between inside and out.