A real Tardis home

The ground and basement flat at 72 St Leonard’s Street in Edinburgh started life as a shop, but underwent a total overhaul and reconfiguration about five years ago.

The architect owner designed the space with such aplomb that the

project was recognised at the 2015 Scottish Home Awards.

Unusually for a subterranean project, there was an opportunity to extend, using a below-ground storage room.

A total reconfiguration made space for a living room and kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom and utility room.

The relocation of the staircase, and the use of glass balustrades and a glass floor means maximum light penetration and innovative technology has allowed the best use of the space.

Flexible wall panels can be moved between the kitchen and sitting room and also in the second bedroom, so when it is not in use it is incorporated back into living space.