Scott's House

Following detailed analysis the final “active corner” design was preferred as it both maintained a formal streetscape along with private garden/access. The concept to flip the living spaces with 2 bedrooms at ground floor accessed from a multi purpose hall, stairwell + utility space (2nd Kitchen) + a simple accessible Shower Room, all areas are provided with natural light + raised ceilings. All flowing into the private garden + “pend” access.

The upper floor formed from a single skin timber frame to maximise space, is accessed from the open stairwell to the vaulted Kitchen, Dining + Lounge space, opening up further to a small terrace (stepped back to the adjacent building line). Hot Water is provided from a small electric boiler, ceiling mounted infrared heating panels to maximise wallspace, all supplemented by PV solar panels. The materials palette is very simple + honest, scraped render + Scottish larch break up the main elevations reducing the impact of height on a small property, all rainwater goods are recessed into the head of the cladding + downpipes hidden removing intrusions onto the footpath forming clean simplistic lines.

The gable facing the listed building has been designed with a simple indented zinc panel/window, forming a modern take on the ecclesiastical windows of 2 nearby churches, the original building form of an angled corner weighed heavily on the design with this retained at ground floor + a contemporary overhang at 1st floor replicating the original buildings. The traditional pend access to the rear maintained an active streetfront along with providing a private entrance to the building. The site is located adjacent to the significant Grade B listed Victoria Valls + its gardens, set within the centre of the town. The site is on a prominent active corner, it has a dual aspect onto both public roads, formerly it was occupied by 3 small terraced shops formed to suit the street pattern. This weighed heavily on the design with items such as retaining the angled corner, heights + pitches.