Matt Loader, I reckon, is the kind of person who, as a kid, would have completed the Rubik’s cube in record time. With his eyes closed. And his hands behind his back. The architect has a brain for puzzles. This predilection for unravelling problems, coupled with a love of arranging shapes and finding interesting routes through which people can live more contentedly in their homes, makes the practice work he shares with Iain Monteith stand out. His buildings appear straightforward – easy, even. But that’s the knack; by collaborating with his clients, the planning authorities and his team at Loader Monteith, the solutions he devises are organic conversations, where early intervention and detailed research make for responsive structures. It’s all about communication.
The family at this property in the west end of Glasgow had grown tired of the way their home didn’t respond to their needs. The layout just wasn’t working for them and their young children. The B-listed townhouse wasn’t in its original incarnation, though – many alterations had been made over the years, structural as well as functional, so the traditional ‘upstairs, downstairs’ arrangement that’s typical of these Victorian homes hadn’t survived.
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Escape BOATH HOUSE
An inspirational Georgian manor house in the north-east offers sanctuary to artists, poets and the curious of spirit
Escape THE LOOKOUT
Sun-drenched interiors, right on the beach - it's hard to believe this is Scotland
"It still feels like home. Just nicer"
The owners of this house in Edinburgh didn't intend to give it a complete makeover, but once they started they just couldn't stop
A SCOTTISH LOVE STORY
You need passion to persevere through a lengthy restoration project. Thankfully for this rambling old lodge in Highland Perthshire, its new owners were already head over heels
CLEAN AND POLISH
Ten years in the making, this one-time dental surgery in Portobello has been reshaped as an elegant, practical family home
MEET THE MAKER RACHEL MACLELLAN
You might think the process is purely creative, but designing knitted textiles requires a deep understanding of geometry and pattern calculations. It is intricate and often mathematical. I have learned that knitting demands a constant balance between artistry and engineering. Creating a new textile involves not only selecting colours and yarns but also considering the tensile strength, elasticity and drape of the material. That way, I ensure the final product is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. To me, this blend of creativity and technical precision is a fascinating aspect of knitted textile design.
IN THE KITCHEN AT PARTIES
It's all in the details for this slick and multifunctional entertainment space
JUST A HINT OF PINK
This family-orientated Georgian kitchen gets an upgrade in both footprint and finish
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
Beauty and the best of Scotland on the shores of Loch Ness
LAURA THOMAS
The environmentalist has become a very successful entrepreneur whose products are stocked by Scotland's best hotels