Murray Orr
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Buff St Ninian's Manse

Buff - St Ninian’s Manse

 

“Following the successful interior refurbishment of the buff concept store, GRAS embarked on a transformative journey with the clients, thoughtfully redecorating the office spaces within the A-listed former St Ninian’s Manse in Leith, Edinburgh. The client’s aim was to cultivate a serene oasis conducive to expanding the studio’s offerings towards contemplative well-being rituals. The project encompassed internal redecoration and bespoke furniture fabrication, drawing on GRAS’s fruitful collaboration with Edinburgh’s artisan, Daniel Brophy.

The chosen material palette for this understated intervention was neutral, tactile, and naturally derived. Marble paint was used for the lime-plastered internal stone walls, emphasising their elemental feel. Scottish Oak and Limestone were chosen the bespoke joinery, and powder-coated steel and painted timber for more conventional storage cabinetry. These choices seamlessly integrated with the historic fabric of the space, allowing GRAS to unearth and accentuate the lost domestic character of the former manse.” - GRAS

Murray was commissioned to capture the details of this project for both customer-facing and award entry purposes.

Client: GRAS + buff Architect: GRAS Date: March 2024