INTERIORS
The inveterate collector (top left 8: right); the modernisers (middle and bottom left); and the keepers of the faith (bottom right)
THE MODERNISERS
Nick Walker describes himself as an architect. but in truth he is more of a visionary. He began his personal house project six years ago when he and his partner. press officer and ex-l)ivine DJ. Alan Miller. bought a flat in Glasgow.
In just two years Nick and Alan had transformed the 1895 building into a stunning. modern living space.
Unsurprisingly. they didn't agree on everything. ‘We didn't argue. but we did have discussions.’ says Miller. ‘As an architect. Nick is really concerned with clean lines and opening up space. but my aesthetic is more about creating a cultural bricolage of style.‘
22 THE LIST (£0 Nov--M Dec 2006
THE KEEPERS OF THE FAITH lligh tip on a faraway hill in lidinburgh‘s Southsidc. a ‘topsy-turvy‘ house sits. The main living area is positioned on the upper level. with bedrooms and bathroom downstairs. The story attached to this original ()()s building is every bit as enchanting and fabulous as any childhood fable.
The owners themselves. who have requested to be known simply as Hans and lileanor. are in awe of their outstanding piece of ‘upside down~ architecture. Since moving to the property three years ago. the couple have experienced an overwhelming desire to keep the original design ethos. ‘We feel it‘s so important to
preserve architecture for the future.’ says lileanor.
She and her partner felt an instant. overwhelming connection with the property. which was designed by the late. great Scottish architect. James Morris. frotn the Morris & Steedman partnership. ‘lle came by the house
just months before he died.’ explains lilcanor. ‘I
think this project must have been special to him and thankfully he really approved of what we had done with the place.‘
liurnished almost entirely with junk shop finds and retro originals. in close keeping with the (i()s design era. this is a house of almost magical inspiration and devotion.