Pickaquoy Life Centre Extension

R Clouston Ltd was proud to be entrusted with the delivery of a significant extension to the Pickaquoy Life Centre in Kirkwall. This striking timber-framed addition to one of Orkney’s central community hubs showcases our craftsmanship and attention to architectural detail.

Location: Kirkwall, Orkney

Project Overview

The extension features a distinctive clerestory roof structure, drawing natural light into the building through a series of elegant laminated timber arches and expansive roof glazing. This architectural centrepiece not only enhances the interior atmosphere but also speaks to the technical precision of our joinery and structural teams.

Externally, the design complements the original building while standing out through its contemporary materials and refined detailing. Internally, the exposed timber arches and generous use of natural light create a warm and welcoming environment, demonstrating the potential of modern timber construction in civic architecture.

Delivered on time and to a high specification, this project underlines R Clouston Ltd’s commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and community-focused construction.

Our Other Projects

Orkney Research & Innovation Campus

R Clouston Ltd was proud to deliver the main construction works for the award-winning Orkney Research & Innovation Campus (ORIC) – a major redevelopment of the former Stromness Academy and Primary School into a modern hub for research, education, and enterprise.

Auld Kirk – Luxury Holiday Apartment Conversion

The Auld Kirk Apartments are three luxurious 3-bedroom apartments built in a newly renovated and refurbished former Church. Special consideration was taken prior to project commencement to ensure the design of the apartments made best possible use of this magnificent old church. The result is well proportioned rooms built to an exceptional standard.

With a broad in-house capability and trusted subcontractor network, we deliver tailored solutions across the full spectrum of construction and maintenance work.