Biomorphis is working on a retrofit project on Great King Street, Edinburgh, transforming a split bathroom layout into a single, cohesive space.
Originally divided into three separate areas, the bathroom required a design that regroups all functions efficiently. It also creates a refined, functional, and aesthetically appealing environment.
Design Approach
The retrofit focuses on maximising usability, light, and spatial clarity. We approached the bathroom as a piece of furniture. We carefully considered proportions, storage, and circulation to ensure both form and function are optimised.
To test layout, materials, and lighting, we used real-time walk-through architectural visualisation. This allows the client to experience and refine the design virtually before construction begins. This method ensures accuracy, confidence, and client engagement throughout the design process.
Bathroom as a Functional Object
By treating the bathroom as a design object within the home, we created a space that feels integrated, elegant, and deliberately considered. Fixtures, fittings, and cabinetry were designed and arranged to balance efficiency and aesthetics, while circulation paths remain clear and intuitive. The design also carefully aligns with existing structural constraints of the historic Great King Street building.
Outcome
Although the project is still in progress, the retrofit demonstrates how precision, spatial thinking, and visualisation tools can transform even a small, constrained area into a harmonious, functional, and visually engaging bathroom. The approach ensures that every element, from storage to fixtures, works as part of a carefully considered whole, making the bathroom both a practical facility and a design statement.
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