Printhouse

The appropriately named Printhouse saw the conversion of the former print works of George Waterson & Son into 19 loft-style apartments. This much loved local landmark, an imposing red sandstone building, lies beside the Water of Leith in Canonmills.

light, so the building’s façade features three tiers of large windows. Rather than compromise the original architect’s vision by splitting windows to insert a fourth floor, we worked with the original floor heights, creating wonderfully light, airy spaces. Where possible, we kept on show the original cast iron columns which supported the floors, adding authentic detail to the stylish contemporary interiors. The ground floor was devoted to a secure car park for the residents.