Flockhart Architects

Flockhart Architects Architectural practice specialising in house extensions, barn conversions and new build homes.

Two weeks in and great progress on site with the retrofit of this 1960s extension, which was built using an unusual comb...
14/06/2026

Two weeks in and great progress on site with the retrofit of this 1960s extension, which was built using an unusual combination of predominantly timber-framed construction with cavity brick end gable walls.

Rather than demolishing and rebuilding, we chose to retain the existing structure, strip it back, upgrade the building fabric and install a completely new insulated envelope and warm roof. The original construction presented a number of challenges, (including 7 metres of single glazing holding up the roof!), but also a fantastic opportunity to reuse what was already there and significantly improve its performance.

The transformation is already taking shape, with the new structure, breather membrane and cladding build-up progressing rapidly. Parts of the north-facing garden elevation have been infilled to reduce heat loss and improve the overall thermal performance of the building.

Next up is completion of the new warm roof and installation of the triple-glazed windows.

Projects like this demonstrate how thoughtful retrofit can extend the life of existing buildings while reducing waste, retaining embodied carbon and delivering a more comfortable, energy-efficient home.

A small milestone for our practice.We are delighted to have been appointed to a new community-led project following a lo...
12/06/2026

A small milestone for our practice.

We are delighted to have been appointed to a new community-led project following a long journey of tender submissions, interviews and near misses. No shortcuts. No overnight success. Just a decade of proposals, feedback and learning.

We are grateful to our new client for placing their trust in us and we are excited to begin working together.

A reminder that persistence matters.

Making great progress on this conservatory replacement project in Newton Mearns, thanks to šŸ’ŖThe existing conservatory h...
09/05/2026

Making great progress on this conservatory replacement project in Newton Mearns, thanks to šŸ’Ŗ

The existing conservatory had reached the end of its life and, after exploring various design options alongside budget considerations, we decided to work with the existing footprint. By retaining the existing foundations, substructure, floor joists and parts of the external walls, weā€™ve been able to significantly reduce demolition waste and embodied carbon while creating a completely new highly insulated timber kit extension above.

Internally, part of the original rear wall has been removed to form a new open-plan kitchen and dining space, alongside a separate utility room.

The new extension is designed to create a brighter, more comfortable, and better connected living space for the family, while improving thermal performance and usability throughout the year.

Projects like this are a reminder that thoughtful alterations to existing homes can make a huge difference to how people experience their everyday spaces. Thereā€™s something deeply rewarding about giving an existing structure a second life.

Every retained wall, repaired structure, and carefully adapted space carries forward the memory of a place while reducing waste, conserving embodied carbon, and creating architecture with real continuity.

Good sustainable design isnā€™t always about building new. Often, itā€™s about recognising the value that already exists and designing with care, restraint, and imagination.

One of three projects starting on site next month. This one focuses on the retrofit of an existing 1960s rear extension,...
15/04/2026

One of three projects starting on site next month. This one focuses on the retrofit of an existing 1960s rear extension, re-working the structure internally to unlock a generous open-plan kitchen and dining space. Alongside this, a new flat roof, triple-glazed windows, and full insulation to walls, floor and roof will significantly improve performance and comfort.
Externally, the building will be re-clad to give it a cohesive, contemporary identity.
A careful balance of reuse and renewal, improving how the house works today while reducing its long-term energy demand.

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03/04/2026

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Thank you to all our clients, collaborators, and followers, past, present, and future, for your continued support. Every ā¤ļø genuinely matters to us.

We remain committed to the careful reuse of existing buildings, low carbon design, and a contextual approach rooted in sensitivity and detail.

We look forward to continuing the conversation and delivering more considered projects in the years ahead.

Transformation of a 1960s house in Newton Mearns which we secured planning and building warrant approval for.Weā€™ve revis...
27/03/2026

Transformation of a 1960s house in Newton Mearns which we secured planning and building warrant approval for.

Weā€™ve revisited the scheme to explore how the original ideas might have developed with continued involvement.

A new two-storey extension introduces first-floor bedrooms above a double garage, with a utility space and rear garden lounge.

The existing house has been reconfigured to create a more open-plan layout, strengthening the connection to the garden and surrounding landscape.

A quiet balance of renewal and continuity.




Weā€™re pleased to share that Amanda Flockhart completed the AECB CarbonLite Retrofit Foundation Course today.A valuable s...
23/03/2026

Weā€™re pleased to share that Amanda Flockhart completed the AECB CarbonLite Retrofit Foundation Course today.

A valuable step in strengthening our understanding of low-energy retrofit and the practical delivery of high-performance, sustainable upgrades to existing buildings.

You can now find us listed on the AECB members directory under CarbonLiteā„¢ Graduates.

As a practice, weā€™re committed to the careful reuse and improvement of existing buildings ā€” and continuing to develop the knowledge needed to deliver thoughtful, low-carbon design. šŸŒ³

17/01/2026

Simple designs, carefully detailed and crafted with care.

This single-storey extension to a typical 1950s bungalow in Newton Mearns creates a generous kitchenā€“dining space with a strong connection to the garden šŸŒæ

The new layout includes an L-shaped kitchen with island, built-in dining, a home office, utility and improved shower room, using a matching palette of slate, wet dash render and high-performance glazing.

A traditional form with contemporary character, carefully scaled to sit comfortably within its context and completed with a south-east facing raised timber terrace for morning coffee ā˜•ļø

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šŸ“ Structural Engineer: McColm Structural Engineers
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10/01/2026

The Wee Sunroom in Angus ā˜€ļø

A modest sunroom extension to the west-facing gable of a 1980s timber-framed bungalow on the outskirts of Wellbank, near Broughty Ferry. The project adopts a contemporary approach to detailing, with more generous windows carefully positioned to frame views towards the Sidlaw Hills.

The extension subtly contrasts with the existing house while harmonising through a familiar material palette: buff brickwork, a dual-pitch slate roof, stained timber cladding and colour-matched composite windows.

Completed: 2022

In June 2024, we secured the statutory consents for the internal alteration and extension of this bungalow in Newton Mea...
16/12/2025

In June 2024, we secured the statutory consents for the internal alteration and extension of this bungalow in Newton Mearns. The clients chose to progress the works themselves and recently invited us back to see the completed project.

The finished space is organised around a generous kitchen island, which naturally anchors the plan and supports everyday family life as well as entertaining. This is complemented by a carefully integrated and beautifully stocked home bar, adding a layer of informality and sociability to the layout.

Designed as the true heart of the home, the kitchen flows seamlessly into a spacious dining area for family meals and gatherings with friends. A cosy log burner forms a focal point to the room, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, particularly suited to long winter evenings.

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