A Mearns architect is undertaking the complete design and build of his new studio, which takes inspiration from traditional farmyard buildings.
Norman McIntosh lives and works at the Roundhouse in St Cyrus, where he runs an architectural technology firm.
The drawing for his new premises reflects the roots of Scottish design and will see the style and shape of an old-style round farm shed replicated using timber.
The new building will be 8.5 metres in diameter and will have a traditional slate roof.
“It is started but I’m not sure when it is going to be finished,” said Mr McIntosh. “It is going to be a self-build and I am doing all the work from the design stage to completion.
“I am just working on it whenever I find the time and part of it is a hobby, because I really enjoy the work and it takes me away from thinking about drawing.”
The building will be positioned next to the family home on Lochside Road, with the cement for the foundations due to be poured next week.
Mr McIntosh was born at the Garvock, and attended Laurencekirk School while his grandfather farmed at Smiddy Hill Farm.
At the age of 45 he established his practice and has since engaged several promising students studying architecture at the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.
In his 25 years in the trade, the architect has undertaken domestic and farm contracts, as well as listed buildings work with Historic Scotland.