Tiree black-house redevelopment unveiled
March 10 2014
House No.7 occupies the site of a ruined B-listed black-house, transforming it into a main home and separate guesthouse conjoined by a utility wing.
Conceived in order to maximise both shelter and sunlight penetration the home is arranged around a sunken garden, excavated from sand deposits which had accumulated over time around the property.
A master bedroom looks out onto this space with living spaces arranged above offering views across the bay.
Built using stonework from the original cottage the guesthouse opens onto a shared utility wing with its own laundry facilities, wet room and play area. This in turn leads to a barrel-vaulted new build element which is clad in corrugated in a nod to the local vernacular.
Photography by David Barbour.
A central utility wing knits the various elements together
A striking black tarred roof on the guesthouse ties with the surrounding machair landscape
House No.7 is situated on Tiree's southern coast and is accessible by grass track
Interior spaces are intentionally robust
The composition is described as a bold insertion into the landscape, whilst respecting the island's heritage
|
3 Comments
#1 Posted by Art Vandelay on 10 Mar 2014 at 12:43 PM
That's absolutely brilliant. Love the ceiling over the dining space.
#2 Posted by stephen on 22 Mar 2014 at 14:09 PM
Looks like a giant Anderson shelter next to a dwarfed croft.
Some great interior bits though.
Some great interior bits though.
#3 Posted by Michael on 31 May 2014 at 23:20 PM
Fantastic! What a great design initiative.
Post your comments
Read previous: Lower Dens Works hotel plan approved
Back to March 2014
Like us on Facebook
Become a fan and share
News Archive
Search News
Features & Reports
For more information from the industry visit our Features & Reports section.