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Edinburgh - a European Capital?
/ Feb 20, 2008OCA Associate Director, Mark Cousins, was invited by the Cockburn Association to present a talk on the topic of 'Edinburgh: a European Capital fit for the 21st Century'.
Hosted by the Scottish Arts Club, Mark's illustrated talk focused on education and how the learning environment can not only influence future generations but also provide a source of community cohesion and identity.
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Planning Appeal Success in Edinburgh
/ Feb 6, 2008Oliver Chapman Architects has won an appeal gaining planning and listed building consent for the conversion of a Grade A Listed mews property in Albany Street Lane, Edinburgh. Designed for a private client, the existing garage will be converted into a two storey dwelling with an open living area on the upper storey, exposed to the expressive ceiling form above. Taking it's lead from the existing urban plan of the Broughton Market, the dramatic zinc clad roof is designed to respond to the historical context of the area as well as allow light and retain privacy for the occupants.