Oakvale Funeral Home
Our Mission
Adapting the head office of William Purves Funeral Directors to improve space utilisation and facilitate the business's growth.
Oakvale Funeral Home, situated in Marchmont, Edinburgh is the head office of the long established and family run firm of William Purves Funeral Directors.
The original Victorian building was linked to a 1970s addition by means of a single-storey glazed walkway. When the initial brief to install a lift into the 1970s building proved unworkable GLM suggested the creation of a new link building.
This not only met the client’s logistical needs but also improved the building visually whilst complementing the character of the existing buildings. The shape of the roof responds to the window positions on both buildings, rising up to the Victorian building and creating an overhang to provide weather protection when loading the funeral fleet. High level glazing responds to the need for privacy while providing light to the space. The design brings unity and functionality to these diverse buildings.
Contractor : Prime Property Ventures
Photo Credit : Square Foot Media
