Annie Kenyon Architects

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D – Doocot
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​Noun [doo-kuht]
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“Scots term for dovecote: circular, polygonal, rectangular, or square building, like a short tower, called colombier or columbarium, the interior of which is fitted with small niches all around the walls for nesting pigeons and doves.”
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Doocots are one of our favourite architectural gems, with their unique shape making them a distinct symbol of agricultural architecture.

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C – Cladding
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​Noun [klad-ing]
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“Visible non-structural external finish of a building.”
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Sustainable, versatile, environmentally friendly, economical, durable and beautiful.

Brilliant to celebrate another business hitting their 20 year celebration! Congratulations to Bill at Fennel Restaurant, here’s to many more…

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B – Beautiful
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Adjective [byoo-tuh-fuhl]
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“Having beauty; possessing qualities that give great pleasure or satisfaction to see, hear or think about etc; delighting the senses or mind.”
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“Don’t make something unless it’s both necessary and useful: but if it’s both necessary and useful, don’t hesitate to make it beautiful.”

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Bringing back the ak|a alphabet, celebrating 20 years of practice.
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A - Architecture
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Noun [ahr-ki-tek-cher]
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“The profession of designing buildings, open areas, communities, and other artificial constructions and environments, usually with some regard to aesthetic effect. Architecture often includes design or selection of furnishings and decorations, supervision of construction work, and the examination, restoration, or remodelling of existing buildings.”
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Annie Kenyon Architects | Since 2006 |

I Meet the Team - Katie Machray I

We are delighted to introduce our new Part 1
Architectural Assistant, Katie, who will be assisting the team across all aspects of the design process. We asked Katie a few questions to get to know her... we hope you're just as impressed with her beautiful artistry as we are!

What Do You Enjoy Most? "Transitioning between site visits and studio design. I love working with the team to draw up sketches and diagrams that bring conceptual ideas to life and tell a project's story to our clients."

What are you passionate about? "I really enjoy the outdoors and wildlife, and I love spending time capturing nature and my experiences through sketching, painting and photography."

Where is your dream travel destination? "Iceland, New Zealand, Norway, the Galápagos Islands... it is too hard to pick one!"

| Onsite Survey |

Most projects start with a measured survey, and we were fortunate to be commissioned to carry out a survey and feasibility for the extension of a traditional farmhouse and redundant steading near Gartly.

As a bonus, it was a beautiful sunny day in rural Aberdeenshire. With views like this, we look forward to exploring design options for our clients to fully maximise their outlook and setting.

| Cairngorm Cottage Extension Approval |

Planning Permission recently approved for a contemporary extension and link to an existing stone cottage in the heart of the Cairngorms, near Tomnavoulin.

The proposals see a connecting link comprising of a stone plinth base course, glazing and green roof, leading to larch clad form which will house a vaulted Kitchen, Dining & Living split level space.

Grateful to our clients for sharing this stunning view... look forward to seeing this dream become reality.