Emma Ellson Architects Ltd. t/a [BE]spoke

We had been living abroad and wanted to return and live close to our daughter. We bought a four bedroom dormer bungalow, in the Newton Mearns area which needed a lot of work. We knew that it needed new windows, new doors, that the floors were uneven and needed to be leveled out, the central heating needed replacing but most of all we wanted to push the existing kitchen and adjoining dining room out in order to make a large family room. Upon the date of entry our builder and Emma Ellson our architect, told us we needed a complete new roof. We flew into Glasgow on 3rd March 2016 and moved into a caravan on site, and then we were shown all the problems and faults which are too numerous to put here. Emma was very efficient in working closely with our Structural Engineer and builders thus sending in our planning applications very quickly and she kept us up to date with the progress from the Planning Department. She also persuaded them to let us have 8 meters of tall glass windows with sliding glass doors on the rear of the extension. Our builders have told us that they have never worked on a build with an architect visiting the site so often also all her paperwork was done very quickly usually on the same day. For us Emma put our wishes into a beautifully designed house which was beyond our expectation. We have no hesitation in recommending Emma Ellson and in the future if ever we need an architect we would use Emma Ellson. Valerie and Peter Butcher

The rear extension of our property required an upgrade to meet our aspirations to maximise our excellent view over our garden, the river that flowed at the foot and the woods and fields beyond. To achieve this we engaged Emma Ellson a highly qualified and experienced young Architect. Emma produced three feasibility studies prior to our final selection. Her scheme, although involving building some additional space, created for us, on the Ground floor a delightful "snug" with views down to the river etc to meet our aspirations. In addition a remodelled contemporary stair led down to the LGF where Emma had created a Breakfast Room/Kitchen, a Shower Room/Toilet and upgraded the former Garden Room into a revitalised Garden Room and introduced a Study out of the former space. In addition to the new facilities created the entire rear elevation of the building was enhanced with the extensive aluminium fenestration incorporating panels of zinc cladding. This fenestration and the extended structure was cleverly incorporated under the extended roofline to preserve the unity of the building The work was carried out after a formal tendering process incorporating relevant contract conditions re payment etc. Suitable professional advice was sought by Emma Re foundations, steelwork and the like. Emma organised and managed the entire project and met with us at all appropriate times. Emma Ellson BSc Hons Int Arch March RIAS RIBA met all our requirements and provided us with an enhanced home to enjoy for years to come