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Contemparary Architectural Solutions

Atelier-M is a design led Architect's Practice located in Longforgan | Dundee | Perth & Kinross

Dundee Institute of Architects Award Winners | RIAS Chartered Practice | 20 Years in Practice | 500+ Projects Across Scotland

Our portfolio of work ranges from individually designed extensions and alterations for private clients, to various commercial projects, and new build and listed building conversions for residential developments.

Environmental and sustainable concerns are never far from our minds and we offer advice to clients who wish to develop design solutions to reduce environmental impact wherever possible.

As Chartered Architects, our aim is to work closely with clients, combining contemporary ideas and technology to create innovative architectural design solutions whilst providing an efficient and professional service.

projects

Welcome to a selection of our projects that we have been working on over the past 20 years

Each project is individually designed to suit our Client’s needs and aspirations.

residential developments

Residential

Developments

(1104) West Mill Road

Colinton Edinburgh

New build development of 7no. townhouses

Steep sloping site
Individually designed houses
Stepped sections with enhanced living room ceiling height
Completed 2019

(1228) Berryknowes Ave

Glasgow

New build development of 11no. flatted dwellings

Mono pitched roof to respect different contextual heights
Double height living room with mezzanine level within roof void
South facing
Completed 2025

(2210) Ardrossan Rd

West Kilbride

New build development of 10no. flatted dwellings

Sloping site of former hotel previously demolished
Concealed parking within undercroft
West facing with views to Arran
Winter garden balconies
Site Start 2026

(1412) Barrhead Road

Glasgow

New build development of 32no. dwellings

Townhouses, flats and detached dwellings

Steep sloping site
Stepped sections with enhanced living room ceiling heights
Arranged to maximise southerly aspect and views
Private and communal gardens
Concealed parking and parking courts
Site Start 2025

(1122) Perth Road

Dundee

New build development of 21no. dwellings

Combination of Pavilion flatted buildings and detached dwellings
Set amongst mature trees with views to River Tay
Feasibility

(2107) Queen Margaret Dr

Glasgow

New build development of 4no. Mews terraced dwellings

DIA Award Winning Project - ‘Best on the Drawing Board’ 2022
Site of former stables in a yard within former tenemental block
Each dwelling individually designed
Living rooms on upper floor with sculpted ceilings and rooflinghts to maximise daylight.
Sedum green roofs
Re-use of materials
Feasibility

(2102) St Madoes

Perthshire

New build development of 4no. detached dwellings

Shared courtyard
Contextual materials
Sustainable thermally efficient design
Individually design dwellings
Planning Consent

(1616) Partickhill Rd

Glasgow

Proposed residential development of 46no. dwellings.

Combination of townhouses, tenement flats, maisonettes and mews courtyard dwellings
Complete tenemental urban block
Concealed parking beneath amenity platform
Feasibility

(1622) Powdermill Brae

Gorebridge

New build development of 4no. detached dwellings

Contemporary designed
Open plan living / dining / kitchen
Cinema rooms
Shared courtyard access
Raised terrace to overlook Gore Water.
Feasibility

(1712) Muirend Ave

Glasgow

Proposed development of 9no. terraced townhouse dwellings

Steped sections
Enhanced living room ceiling heights
Rear terraces with PV louvred screening to elevated railway line
Integral garages
Feasibility

(1919) Crookston Road

Glasgow

Proposed new build development of 65no. dwellings.

Site of former Howford School
Mature trees to be retained
Flood plain of White Cart Water
Elevated flatted dwellings within ring above parking
Layout inspired by Crookston Castle
4no. stair cores with shared amenity within 'grand hall’ courtyard
Feasibility

(1606) Braefoot Terrace

Edinburgh

Proposed new development of 15no. flatted and maisonette dwellings.

Innovative section
Contextual heights
Internal street with natural lighting
Access to all dwellings
Concealed parking in undercroft
Feasibility

New Build

Houses

(2014) Milton Farm

Abernyte

New build 3 bedroom family farm house.

Stone retaining wall plinth to conceal sloping site.
Split level house
Cathedral ceiling volume to Living and Dining spaces
Triangular bay window to Dining
Living room opens out to terrace
ASHP and PV panels
Completed 2025
Traditional materials in a contemporary design

(1925) Paterson Place

Longforgan

New build development 3 bedroom house

Flexible living arrangement with ground floor bedroom / work from home study
Central double height dining space
Con temporary design with standing seam cladding
Planning Consent (Warrant & construction by JFA & West Developments Ltd)

(2204) The Yard

Abernyte

New build 2 bedroom house on brownfield site

Red and black separate volumes forming public and private activities
Open plan living / dining and kitchen with mezzaning study space
Covered terrace
Contemporary design with profiled cladding and stone walling
Restricted plan due to flood plain from adjacent burn
Completed 2025

(1005) Strathmore Ave

Paisley

New build 3dtorey 4 bedroom house.

Open plan living / dining / kitchen
Home Cinema and snug rooms
Render and ashlar stone facade
Romanesque design influence
ASHP & PV panels
Completed 2018

(1917) Beechgrove

Balbeggie

New build 3 bedroom house

Double height entrance hallway
Cathedral ceiling volume to living room
Sustainable construction with woodfibre insulation
Traditional 1.5 storey form with render and timber cladding composition.
Completed 2020

(0931) Northumberland Ln NE

Edinburgh

New build 1 bedroom mews house over shared garages.

Part of residential conversion of 6 storey townhouse to Abercromby Place
Contextual building height
Ashlar stone facade to lane with render facade to rear.
Cathedral ceiling to open plan living / dining / kitchen
Completed 2011

(0000) Rural Cottage

Perthshire

Proposed 4 bedroom rural family home

Separate public and private volumes
Service core to central spine
Study mezzanine over kitchen
Guest sleeping level over garage
Feasibility

(2405) Drum Road

Cupar

New build 4 bedroom rural home

Split level
Cathedral ceiling to living room
Open plan living
Feature window seats
Flexible layout for adaptability
Stone feature walling
Contemporary design with pitched slate roofing.
Site start 2026

(1813) Birch Grove View

Newton Mearns

Proposed 3 storey dwelling on existing foundation layout.

Split section with top lit staircase spine
Roof terrace for private amenity
Contemporary design
Feasibility

Listed Building

Conversions & Alterations

(1915) Woodside Terr Ln

Glasgow

New build 1 bedroom mews dwelling within Grade A Listed lane.

Existing single storey mews structure downtaken and stone re-used
Integrated garage and pend
Split section plan
6 different internal levels
Additional multi purpose space (work / sleep) to rear dormer
Rear private terrace balcony with living wall screening
Completed 2023

(1120) Park Gate

Glasgow

Conversion of 5 storey Grade A Listed townhouse to 5no. flatted and maisonette dwellings

Individually design dwellings
Contemporary detailing
Historic features re-instated
Completed 2012

(1615) Woodside Terrace

Glasgow

Conversion of 5 storey Grade A Listed Townhouse to form 3no. duplex and triplex dwellings.

Unique layout to suit original structure.
Free standing bathroom pods
Re-instatement of historic detailing
Completed 2018

(1309) Lynedoch Place

Glasgow

Conversion of 2no. 5 storey Grade B Listed Townhouses to 5no. duplex and triplex dwellings.

Formerly interconnected offices
Split level Parisian style penthouse flat
Contemporary layouts
Re-instated historic detailing
Completed 2015

(1122) Woodside Terr Ln

Glasgow

Reconstruction of Grade A mews dwelling over shared garage / pend to form open plan Studio dwelling

Reclaimed stone facade
Traditional dormers to lane
Contemporary dormer and sliding screen to rear
Exposed stone walling to staircase wall
Contemporary interior screen
Contemporary detailing
Fitted furniture as screening
Air to Air heat pump and PV panels
Completed 2025

(1002) Rutland Square

Edinburgh

Internal alterations to 5 storey Grade A Listed townhouse for single use office building

Downtaking of internal partitions to re-instate original rooms
Installation of service accommodation to meet office standards
Re-instatement of historic detailing
Completed 2010

Domestic

Extensions & Alterations

(0625) Mains Avenue

Newton Mearns

2 storey extension and internal alterations to existing dwelling.

Wrap around ‘Tree House’ upper extension
Recessed balcony
Contemporary detailing.
Larch timber cladding
Completed 2011

(1906 Clova Cottage

Longforgan

New entrance porch to historic cottage in Conservation Area

Multi purpose space
Art studio / entrance
Traditional design with contemporary detailing
Completed 2020

(1717) Rosamunde Pilcher Dr

Longforgan

Single storey extension and internal alterations to provide open plan living / kitchen / dining space

Covered terrace to make connection with garden
Flexible plan with sliding screens
Completed 2023

(1412) Belgrave Road

Edinburgh

Rear extension and internal alterations to form open plan living / dining / kitchen.

Re-use of stone from original downtaken outbuilding
Wrap around clerestory glazing
Triple sliding screen to connect to terrace and garden
Annex study space with sliding screen
Contemporary design
Completed 2011

(0909) Cherrycroft

Monorgan by Longforgan

Rear extension and internal alterations to form open plan living / dining / kitchen

New entrance courtyard
Bay kitchen ‘look-out’ window
Pyramidic roof with top rooflight
Covered terrace and bi-fold screen to connect to garden
Completed 2011

(1926) Windsor Gardens

Gleneagles

Front and rear 2 storey extensions with extensive internal remodelling.

Completed 2025

(0626) Vancouver Road

Glasgow

Rear extension to end terrace to form glazed kitchen and dining space.

Glazed screen to connect to garden
Completed 2010

(1122) The Mill

Grange

Rear oak frame extension and internal alterations to form open plan living / dining / kitchen.

DIA Award Winning Project - 'Best Use of Timber' 2017
Bi-fold screen to open out to terrace
Completed 2017

(2002) Strips of Craigie Rd

Dundee

Contemporary rear extension to form open plan family / dining / study spaces

Sedum green roof
Covered terrace
Slding screen connection to garden
Completed 2025

(1307) Station Road

Longforgan

Contemporary rear extension to form open plan living / dining space.

aframed terrace with pergola
Sustainable construction with woodfibre insulation and lime render
Completed 2015

(2212) Panmure St

Broughty Ferry

Contemporary rear extension to form split level accommodation to connect to garden.

Window seat detail
Contemporary cladding
Utility room and shower room annex
2no workshops
Completed 2025

(0924) Marchfield Crescent

Dundee

2 storey gable extension and internal disability adaptation alterations.

Contemporary design influenced by 1950’s Americana
Retro-fit thermal improvements
Re-roofed and external insulation and render
Raised terrace to garden for wheelchair use
Views to Tay Railway Bridge
Completed 2011

(1908) Castle Road

Longforgan

Replacement rear dormer and balcony terrace.

Contemporary zinc design
Frameless cantilevered glazed balustrade
Completed 2021

(0911) Pickletullum Road

Perth

Rear and side extension to bungalow to form open plan dining / kitchen / family space with upper bedroom and ensuite

Transformative design
New connections to garden
Sun room dining space with enhanced volume
Upper landing study space over looking double height hallway
Completed 2010

(1611)Oak Cottage

Monorgan by Longforgan

Gable multi purpose extension with shower room.

Contemporary design with contextual materials
Pyramidic roof with central rooflight
Charred cladding
Completed 2017

(1619) Westfield Road

Broughty Ferry

Internal alterations and rear extension to form open plan living / dining / kitchen with full width glazed connection to the garden terrace.

Sliding screen to home office
Strategic use of rooflights
Contemporary design
Dynamic shaped
Completed 2021

(2408) Cloch Road

Gourock

Rear ground floor extension and upper attic extension to form open plan family / dining / kitchen with large sliding screen connection to garden terrace.

Pyramidic roof with top rooflight
Currently on site

(2012) Riverside Cottage

Inchnadamph

Annex extension to holiday cottage to form 1 bedroom dwelling.

Contemporary design
Sleep / study mezzanine
Stargazing rooflight
Feasibility

(2410) Morris Place

Invergowrie

Gable and rear extension with attic conversion.

Dining / family space split level to kitchen
Direct connection to garden
New upper bedroom with ensuite
Triple garage / workshop for car enthusiast
Site Start 2026

(2410) Morris Place

Invergowrie

Gable and rear extension with attic conversion.

Dining / family space split level to kitchen
Direct connection to garden
New upper bedroom with ensuite
Triple garage / workshop for car enthusiast
Site Start 2026

Residential

Conversions

(1209) Berryknowes Road

Glasgow

Conversion of former Health Clinic to form 5no maisonettes and flats.

Individually designed dwellings
Mezzanine galleries to ground floor dwellings due to existing ceiling height
Completed 2016

(0812) The Braes

Craigdallie Perthshire

Conversion of end terrace outbuilding for self contained annex / work office

Flexible upper floor with cathedral ceiling and conservation rooflights
Lower floor bedroom and accessible washroom
Completed 2013

(1818) Pin Mill

Knapp Perthshire

Redevelopment of former Pin Mill to form multi purpose annex

Reinstatement of water wheel and lade for electrical generation
Double height living space
Dynamic projecting balconies over looking Knapp Burn
Roof terrace
Sedum roof and PV panels
Feasibility

(0711) Buttknowe Farm

Kirkconnel

Conversion and extension to former steading to form 5no. dwellings

Individually design dwellings
Double height living spaces
Communal shared courtyard
Sliding screen partitions
Flexible layout
Completed 2011

(1818) Pin Mill

Knapp Perthshire

Redevelopment of former Pin Mill to form multi purpose annex

Reinstatement of water wheel and lade for electrical generation
Double height living space
Dynamic projecting balconies over looking Knapp Burn
Roof terrace
Sedum roof and PV panels
Feasibility

Commercial

Projects

(1112) Peddie Street

Dundee

Proposed corner pavilion private landlord housing office.

Contemporary design

(1302) Baldovie Ind Est

Dundee

Proposed showroom for kitchens and bathrooms within existing warehouse

Contemporary design
Sustainable CLT construction
Feasibility

(1811) West St Ind Est

Glasgow

Proposed refurbishment of industrial unit to form new furniture hire showroom.

Recladding of external walling and canopy soffit to transform entrance
Feasibility

(1802) Pitkerro Ind Est

Dundee

gable and rear extension to warehouse and production facilities.

250% increase in floor area
New staff facilities
Mezzanine canteen facilities
Completed 2020

(1422) Seabraes Lane

Dundee

Proposed conversion of office accommodation into nightclub and restaurant

Recladding of external walling and glazed entrance walkway
Separate entrances & identity
Feasibility

Community

Projects

(1509) Garden Room

Ninewells Hospital Dundee

New build development of 31no. dwellings

Townhouses, flats and detached dwellings

Steep sloping site

Site Start 2025

(1509) Garden Room

Ninewells Hospital Dundee

New build development of 31no. dwellings

Townhouses, flats and detached dwellings

Steep sloping site

Site Start 2025

about

Atelier-M’s aim is to promote a creative and innovative design led approach working closely with our Clients to develop an holistic and creative solution to meet their needs.

Environmental and sustainable concerns are never far from our minds and we will support our Clients who wish to develop solutions to reduce environmental impact where ever possible.

Directors

Alan S Macdonald B.Arch(Hons) Dip.Arch Dip.UrbDev RIAS RIBA ARB

Laura B Macdonald B.Arch Dip.Arch RIAS RIBA ARB

contact us

Atelier-M is always looking to take on new projects of varying scales.

If you are considering undertaking a building project, we would be pleased to hear from you.

CONTACT INFO

ADDRESS

The Studio

77 Main Street

Longforgan

Dundee

Perthshire

DD2 5EW

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Previous Collaborators

Over the past 20 years we have been grateful for the valued contributions from the following people :

Martin McLaughlin

Michael McGurk

Richard Dobson

Paul Mohan

Katie Lee

Julija Iljina

Calum Ross

Iva Meštrović

Radostina Stoeva

Aleksandra Dutczak

Pavel Pavlov

Graeme Deacon

Laura Hebdon

Matt Smith

Erika Varha

Fíona Canavan

Elena Pampana

Ewan Bunkell

Seán Ó Tiarnaigh

Matthew Thomson

Ellena Leslie