News
2009 has seen a busy start for us here in the rural design studio. Various projects have been completed and despite the doom and gloom of the global economy we are still receiving a steady flow of enquiries and new projects.
We are pleased that our projects at 15 Fiscavaig and Burnside have recently started on site.
Our projects at Husabost, Colbost and Skinidin are now complete, and the project at Loch Maree should be finished very soon.
New projects include new houses at Camuslusta in North West Skye and in Elgol, together with our first project in the Western Isles.
Keep an eye on the website for new images of these and other projects in the next few weeks.
To find out more about our approach click on the menu items for information. Scroll through the images by clicking on the sides. Alternatively press the play icon, and the images will automatically move forward.
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loch maree
location: Loch Maree, Achnasheen
project type: Private House
client:Private
size: 500m2
schedule: 2008
architects: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald, Stefanie Warmer, Sam Wright, Elena Kindelan, Blair Hunter
contractor: MM Miller
photography/model - copyright Rural Design
The 500m2 house on the edge of Loch Maree in Rosshire in the North West Highlands replaces a former foresters cottage. Set within a mature woodland setting, with views from the site directly towards Slioch, one of the best known mountains in scotland, the house has been designed to embrace the spectacular scenery.
The use of timber has been a key issue in the development of the design, and it is proposes to take full advantage of timber within the structure, cladding and energy use of the house.
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husabost
location: Husabost, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 170m2
schedule: completed 2008
team: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald
contractor: Mackenzie Building
photography - copyright Rural Design
This design occupies another exceptional site in north west Skye, a 270 degree view takes in the Western Isles, Loch Dunvegan and the Cuillin. The house has been designed to take full advantage of this, as well as a having passive solar approach. The house is heavily insulated, and includes an air source heat pump together with a heat recovery and ventilation system. Clad in scottish Larch, the house is weathering to a beautiful silver grey.
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husabost
location: Husabost, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 170m2
schedule: completed 2008
team: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald
contractor: Mackenzie Building
photography - copyright Rural Design
This design occupies another exceptional site in north west Skye, a 270 degree view takes in the Western Isles, Loch Dunvegan and the Cuillin. The house has been designed to take full advantage of this, as well as a having passive solar approach. The house is heavily insulated, and includes an air source heat pump together with a heat recovery and ventilation system. Clad in scottish Larch, the house is weathering to a beautiful silver grey.
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husabost
location: Husabost, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 170m2
schedule: completed 2008
team: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald
contractor: Mackenzie Building
photography - copyright Rural Design
This design occupies another exceptional site in north west Skye, a 270 degree view takes in the Western Isles, Loch Dunvegan and the Cuillin. The house has been designed to take full advantage of this, as well as a having passive solar approach. The house is heavily insulated, and includes an air source heat pump together with a heat recovery and ventilation system. Clad in scottish Larch, the house is weathering to a beautiful silver grey.
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husabost
location: Husabost, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 170m2
schedule: completed 2008
team: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald
contractor: Mackenzie Building
photography - copyright Rural Design
This design occupies another exceptional site in north west Skye, a 270 degree view takes in the Western Isles, Loch Dunvegan and the Cuillin. The house has been designed to take full advantage of this, as well as a having passive solar approach. The house is heavily insulated, and includes an air source heat pump together with a heat recovery and ventilation system. Clad in scottish Larch, the house is weathering to a beautiful silver grey.
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balgown
location: Balgown, Struan, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 180m2
schedule: completed 2006
team: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald
contractor: Mackenzie Building
photography - copyright Rural Design
An artist's studio in an upper gallery overlooks the dining space below. The master bedroom and main living room each have exceptional views towards Loch Bracadale. The house is of timber frame construction, clad with rendered masonry, while the roof is natural slate. The attached garage is of untreated larch giving contrast to the main house.
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milovaig
location: Lower Milovaig, Glendale, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 170m2
schedule: completed 2005
team: Alan Dickson, Gill Smith
contractor: Mackenzie Building
photography - copyright Andrew Lee
The internal planning is arranged to maximise the potential of the location; the corner window opens up views across the Little Minch to the Uists and Harris. The house is clad in coated norway spruce with corrugated sheeting on the roof. The open plan interior is characterised by the expression of the internal timber structure.
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milovaig
location: Lower Milovaig, Glendale, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 170m2
schedule: completed 2005
team: Alan Dickson, Gill Smith
contractor: Mackenzie Building
photography - copyright Andrew Lee
The internal planning is arranged to maximise the potential of the location; the corner window opens up views across the Little Minch to the Uists and Harris. The house is clad in coated norway spruce with corrugated sheeting on the roof. The open plan interior is characterised by the expression of the internal timber structure.
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milovaig
location: Lower Milovaig, Glendale, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 170m2
schedule: completed 2005
team: Alan Dickson, Gill Smith
contractor: Mackenzie Building
photography - copyright Andrew Lee
The internal planning is arranged to maximise the potential of the location; the corner window opens up views across the Little Minch to the Uists and Harris. The house is clad in coated norway spruce with corrugated sheeting on the roof. The open plan interior is characterised by the expression of the internal timber structure.
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vatten
location: Vatten, Harlosh, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 210m2
schedule: completed 2006
team: Alan Dickson, Nick Thomson
contractor: Mackenzie Building
photography - copyright Caroline Dear/Rural Design
This design occupies an exceptional site in north west Skye, combining outstanding views with orientation towards the south west. The house has been designed to take full advantage of all the characteristics of the site. The main house is juxtaposed with an organic form which encloses the main living spaces of the house: this part of the house is of timber construction with a sedum roof, which is designed to grow out of the ground.
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dunhallin
location: Dunhallin, Waternish, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 90m2
schedule: completed 2008
team: Marnie Macdonald
contractor: Mackenzie Building
photography - copyright Rural Design
Built upon an existing foundation from a prefabricated concrete house, this design uses the language of agricultural barns and sheds to add complexity and richness to a crowded site. Scottish larch cladding and corrugated sheeting enclose an open plan volume of interlocking internal spaces.
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bernisdale
location: Bernisdale, Snizort, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 160m2
schedule: completed 2007
team: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald
contractor: James MacQueen
photography - copyright Caroline Dear/Rural Design
This family house on Skye sits on the edge of an existing rock outcrop. Our starting point was to avoid the common approach of platforming the site and the consequent destruction of any pre-existing features. Instead we took advantage of the topography by stepping over the rock outcrop to create an interesting multi-level house. The internal arrangement is carefully considered to take advantage of the views and sunlight.
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bernisdale
location: Bernisdale, Snizort, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 160m2
schedule: completed 2007
team: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald
contractor: James MacQueen
photography - copyright Caroline Dear/Rural Design
This family house on Skye sits on the edge of an existing rock outcrop. Our starting point was to avoid the common approach of platforming the site and the consequent destruction of any pre-existing features, and instead use the topography to the advantage of the house wich steps over the rock outcrop to create an interesting multi-level house. The internal arrangement is carefully considered to take advantage of the views and sunlight.
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27 fiscavaig
location: Fiscavaig, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 140m2
schedule: completed 2008
team: Alan Dickson, Nick Thomson
contractor: James MacQueen Builders
photography - copyright Rural Design
The site has a direct view of Macleods maidens, and enjoys exceptional sunsets during the summer. This split level house takes advantage of the sloping site to increase floor to ceiling heights in the living and dining room. A very compact plan includes four double bedrooms including two ensuites. Clad in Scottish Larch and with a corrugated roof the house nestles comfortably into the site.
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27 fiscavaig
location: Fiscavaig, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 140m2
schedule: completed 2008
team: Alan Dickson, Nick Thomson
contractor: James MacQueen Builders
photography - copyright Rural Design
The site has a direct view of Macleods maidens, and enjoys exceptional sunsets during the summer. This split level house takes advantage of the sloping site to increase floor to ceiling heights in the living and dining room. A very compact plan includes four double bedrooms including two ensuites. Clad in Scottish Larch and with a corrugated roof the house nestles comfortably into the site.
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kildonan
location: Kildonan, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 190m2
schedule: completed 2007
team: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald
contractor: N&J MacFarlane
photography - copyright Caroline Dear/Rural Design
Our project at Kildonan in Skye is a good example of how a large single storey house can be accommodated in the landscape without dominating adjacent buildings. The design breaks the building down into two parallel forms which nestle into a gently sloping site. A 'lean-to' garage takes up a further step in the site and helps create a modern design from traditional forms.
The southerly aspect allows the house to take full advantage of solar gain. A louvred structure provides some shading for the summer, yet allows the low winter sun into the living spaces.
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kildonan
location: Kildonan, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 190m2
schedule: completed 2007
team: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald
contractor: N&J MacFarlane
photography - copyright Caroline Dear/Rural Design
Our project at Kildonan in Skye is a good example of how a large single storey house can be accommodated in the landscape without dominating adjacent buildings. The design breaks the building down into two parallel forms which nestle into a gently sloping site. A 'lean-to' garage takes up a further step in the site and helps create a modern design from traditional forms.
The southerly aspect allows the house to take full advantage of solar gain. A louvred structure provides some shading for the summer, yet allows the low winter sun into the living spaces.
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kildonan
location: Kildonan, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 190m2
schedule: completed 2007
team: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald
contractor: N&J MacFarlane
photography - copyright Caroline Dear/Rural Design
Our project at Kildonan in Skye is a good example of how a large single storey house can be accommodated in the landscape without dominating adjacent buildings. The design breaks the building down into two parallel forms which nestle into a gently sloping site. A 'lean-to' garage takes up a further step in the site and helps create a modern design from traditional forms.
The southerly aspect allows the house to take full advantage of solar gain. A louvred structure provides some shading for the summer, yet allows the low winter sun into the living spaces.
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aird
location: Aird, Snizort, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 90m2
schedule: completed 2007
team: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald
contractor: Donald Lamont
photography - copyright Caroline Dear/Rural Design
This house on Skye has been designed for ease of living for its retired occupant. The single storey two bedroomed house takes advantage of the views from the site with a simple linear plan.
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skinidin
location: Skinidin, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 75m2
schedule: completed 2008
contractor: Mackenzie Building
team: Alan Dickson, Gill Smith, Blair Hunter, Marnie Macdonald, Nick Richardson
photography - copyright Rural Design
This small house takes inspiration from the agricultural buildings that are a common feature of the rural landscape. Timber clad with a corrugated roof, the industrial aesthetic follows through to the inside with a polished concrete floor, exposed structure and sawn timber linings on the walls and ceilings.
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skinidin
location: Skinidin, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 75m2
schedule: completed 2008
contractor: Mackenzie Building
team: Alan Dickson, Gill Smith, Blair Hunter, Marnie Macdonald, Nick Richardson
photography - copyright Rural Design
This small house takes inspiration from the agricultural buildings that are a common feature of the rural landscape. Timber clad with a corrugated roof, the industrial aesthetic follows through to the inside with a polished concrete floor, exposed structure and sawn timber linings on the walls and ceilings.
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skinidin
location: Skinidin, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 75m2
schedule: completed 2008
contractor: Mackenzie Building
team: Alan Dickson, Gill Smith, Blair Hunter, Marnie Macdonald, Nick Richardson
photography - copyright Rural Design
This small house takes inspiration from the agricultural buildings that are a common feature of the rural landscape. Timber clad with a corrugated roof, the industrial aesthetic follows through to the inside with a polished concrete floor, exposed structure and sawn timber linings on the walls and ceilings.
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skinidin
location: Skinidin, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 75m2
schedule: completed 2008
contractor: Mackenzie Building
team: Alan Dickson, Gill Smith, Blair Hunter, Marnie Macdonald, Nick Richardson
photography - copyright Rural Design
This small house takes inspiration from the agricultural buildings that are a common feature of the rural landscape. Timber clad with a corrugated roof, the industrial aesthetic follows through to the inside with a polished concrete floor, exposed structure and sawn timber linings on the walls and ceilings.
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achachork
location: Achachork, Portree, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client: Private
size: 60m2
schedule: completed 2007
contractor: client self build
team: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald
photography - copyright Caroline Dear/Rural Design
This house sits adjacent to a larger house and has been designed to reflect the character of stone byres often found on Skye and the surrounding area. This one bedroomed property is let as a five star holiday cottage, and has been designed to retain privacy for the occupants while enjoying fabulous views of the Cuillin and the surrounding landscape.
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plockton
location: Bank Street, Plockton, Lochalsh
project type: Affordable Housing - 2 Houses
client: Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association
size: 160m2
schedule: completed 2008
team: Alan Dickson, Nick Thomson
contractor: John Macbeath
photography - copyright Caroline Dear/Rural Design
The project is to provide amenity housing within the Rosshire village of Plockton.The site, located at the immediate entrance to the village presented significant challenges. Set within the conservation area the project echoes the paired houses and barns found in the west highlands. 3d modelling assisted our design proposals at an early stage in developing a suitable massing, protecting sightlines and the amenity of adjoining properties. The building will be finished in rubble stonework, wet dash harl, slate and timber.
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plockton
location: Bank Street, Plockton, Lochalsh
project type: Affordable Housing - 2 Houses
client: Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association
size: 160m2
schedule: completed 2008
team: Alan Dickson, Nick Thomson
contractor: John Macbeath
photography - copyright Caroline Dear/Rural Design
The project is to provide amenity housing within the Ross-shire village of Plockton. The site, located at the immediate entrance to the village, presented significant challenges. Set within the conservation area, the project echoes the paired houses and barns found in the West Highlands. 3d modelling assisted our design proposals at an early stage in developing a suitable massing which would protect sightlines and the amenity of adjoining properties. The building is finished in rubble stonework, wet dash harl, slate and timber.
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edinbane
location: Coishletter, Edinbane, Isle of Skye
project type: Affordable Housing - 4 Houses
client: Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association
size: 400m2
schedule: completed 2007
team: Alan Dickson, Gill Smith, Nick Thomson
contractor: N&J MacFarlane
photography - copyright Caroline Dear/Rural Design
A small terrace of 4 houses for Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association. Sustainability has been a key criteria in the preparation of the design, in parallel with using orientation and siting to full advantage, the development utilises a thick wall construction and an innovative solar powered heat exchanger.
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edinbane
location: Coishletter, Edinbane, Isle of Skye
project type: Affordable Housing - 4 Houses
client: Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association
size: 400m2
schedule: completed 2007
team: Alan Dickson, Gill Smith, Nick Thomson
contractor: N&J MacFarlane
photography - copyright Caroline Dear/Rural Design
A small terrace of 4 houses for Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association. Sustainability was a key criteria in the preparation of the design. In parallel with using orientation and siting to full advantage, the development utilises a thick wall construction and an innovative solar powered heat exchanger.
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edinbane
location: Coishletter, Edinbane, Isle of Skye
project type: Affordable Housing - 4 Houses
client: Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association
size: 400m2
schedule: completed 2007
team: Alan Dickson, Gill Smith, Nick Thomson
contractor: N&J MacFarlane
photography - copyright Caroline Dear/Rural Design
A small terrace of 4 houses for Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association. Sustainability was a key criteria in the preparation of the design. In parallel with using orientation and siting to full advantage, the development utilises a thick wall construction and an innovative solar powered heat exchanger.
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achintraid
location: Achintraid, Kishorn, Wester Ross
project type: Affordable Housing - 4 Houses
client: Albyn Housing Society
size: 400m2
schedule: completed 2008
team: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald
contractor: William Gray
photography - copyright Rural Design
The house type here has been constrained by a very narrow site, however the design developed to allow all apartments to have views across Loch Kishorn to the Bealach na Ba. The houses are designed to accord with the underlying character of local housing. Superinsulation and Thermal stores minimise heating requirements for the occupants of the houses.
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achintraid
location: Achintraid, Kishorn, Wester Ross
project type: Affordable Housing - 4 Houses
client: Albyn Housing Society
size: 400m2
schedule: completed 2008
team: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald
contractor: William Gray
photography - copyright Rural Design
The house type here has been constrained by a very narrow site, however the design developed to allow all apartments to have views across Loch Kishorn to the Bealach na Ba. The houses are designed to accord with the underlying character of local housing. Superinsulation and Thermal stores minimise heating requirements for the occupants of the houses.
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creag a charran
location: Portree, Isle of Skye
project type: Extension
client: Private
size: 35m2
schedule: completed 2008
team: Alan Dickson, Nick Thomson
contractor: Angus Macdonald
photography - copyright Caroline Dear/Rural Design
Taking clues from the traditional “lean-to”, this extension sits on the south end of a large victorian villa . Taking advantage of views to Camustianavaig via a canted bay window, the new space has become the focus of the daily life of the house.
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creag a charran
location: Portree, Isle of Skye
project type: Extension
client: Private
size: 35m2
schedule: completed 2008
team: Alan Dickson, Nick Thomson
contractor: Angus Macdonald
photography - copyright Caroline Dear/Rural Design
Taking clues from the traditional “lean-to”, this extension sits on the south end of a large victorian villa . Taking advantage of views to Camustianavaig via a canted bay window, the new space has become the focus of the daily life of the house.
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burnside
location: Burnside, Plockton, Lochalsh
project type: Affordable Housing - 24 Houses
client: Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association
size: 2300m2
schedule: for completion 2009/10
team: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald, Gill Smith, Nick Thomson, Elena Kindelan, Ian Grant
image - copyright Rural Design
In our proposals for an awkward site at Burnside in Plockton, we have explored a new typology for rural housing. The use of two different housing forms - the terrace and the barn - create a form reminiscent of historical rural patterns. A mix of materials, stone, harl, timber, slate and corrugated sheeting further explore the variety of form and commonly found in a highland setting.
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dornoch
location: Camore Forest, Dornoch Forest Amphitheatre
project type: outdoor amphitheatre
client: Forestry Commission
size: n/a
schedule: 2007
architects: Alan Dickson, Elena Kindelan
photography/model - copyright Rural Design
Rural Design were invited as one of three architects to prepare designs for an innovative covered outdoor amphitheatre for a project forming part of the Highland 2007 celebrations. Located in Camore Forest on the edge of Dornoch, the project is intended to provide a permanent facility for the Highlands following 2007.
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highland housing fair
location: Balvonie Braes, Inverness
project type: architectural competition
cli2ent:James MacQueen
size: 137m2
schedule: 2009
architects: Alan Dickson, Elena Kindelan, Nick Thomson, Blair Hunter
contractor: James MacQueen
photography/model - copyright Rural Design
Our winning entry for the Highland Housing Fair competition has been designed to provide a modern house that has its roots in highland architecture. The design has been conceived to take full advantage of the private external spaces and encourage the use of this space for food production as well as pleasure. The internal spaces are designed to benefit from the highly sustainable specification, maximising insulation and heat from solar gain. The houses forming the housing fair should be completed by 2009.
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lochussie
location: Lochussie, Dingwall
project type: Private House
client:Private
size: 350m2
schedule: 2009
architects: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald, Ian Grant
photography/model/image - copyright Rural Design
This project will incorporate the ruins of a former mill. Combining the old walls with the new constructions and insertions in the fabric it is intended to clearly articulate the modern additions, set against the solid stone walls of the mill. The internal courtyard has become the focus for the house, and all internal rooms on the ground floor have a direct relationship into this enjoyable south facing garden overlooking a burn. A new bedroom tower allows views over the wider surrounding landscape.
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lochussie
location: Lochussie, Dingwall
project type: Private House
client:Private
size: 350m2
schedule: 2009
architects: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald, Ian Grant
photography/model/image - copyright Rural Design
This project will incorporate the ruins of a former mill. Combining the old walls with the new constructions and insertions in the fabric it is intended to clearly articulate the modern additions, set against the solid stone walls of the mill. The internal courtyard has become the focus for the house, and all internal rooms on the ground floor have a direct relationship into this enjoyable south facing garden overlooking a burn. A new bedroom tower allows views over the wider surrounding landscape.
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lochussie
location: Lochussie, Dingwall
project type: Private House
client:Private
size: 350m2
schedule: 2009
architects: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald, Ian Grant
photography/model/image - copyright Rural Design
This project will incorporate the ruins of a former mill. Combining the old walls with the new constructions and insertions in the fabric it is intended to clearly articulate the modern additions, set against the solid stone walls of the mill. The internal courtyard has become the focus for the house, and all internal rooms on the ground floor have a direct relationship into this enjoyable south facing garden overlooking a burn. A new bedroom tower allows views over the wider surrounding landscape.
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fiscavaig
location: Fiscavaig, Portnalong, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client:Private
size: 137m2
schedule: 2009
architects: Alan Dickson, Ian Grant
photography/model - copyright Rural Design
This interesting little house has been designed to respect the environment and touch the ground lightly. Sitting on stilts, the house allows the existing landscape to flow underneath. The project incorporates an innovative composting toilet and many other environmental features. The building shape is an abstraction of the local sheds and barns.
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fiscavaig
location: Fiscavaig, Portnalong, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client:Private
size: 137m2
schedule: 2009
architects: Alan Dickson, Ian Grant
photography/model - copyright Rural Design
This interesting little house has been designed to respect the environment and touch the ground lightlyˇ. Sitting on stilts, the house allows the existing landscape to flow underneath. The project incorporates an innovative composting toilet and many other environmental features. The building shape is an abstraction of the local sheds and barns.
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fiscavaig
location: Fiscavaig, Portnalong, Isle of Skye
project type: Private House
client:Private
size: 137m2
schedule: 2009
architects: Alan Dickson, Ian Grant
photography/model - copyright Rural Design
This interesting little house has been designed to respect the environment and touch the ground lightlyˇ. Sitting on stilts, the house allows the existing landscape to flow underneath. The project incorporates an innovative composting toilet and many other environmental features. The building shape is an abstraction of the local sheds and barns.
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loch maree
location: Loch Maree, Achnasheen
project type: Private House
client:Private
size: 500m2
schedule: 2008
architects: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald, Stefanie Warmer, Sam Wright, Elena Kindelan, Blair Hunter
contractor: MM Miller
photography/model - copyright Rural Design
The 500m2 house on the edge of Loch Maree in Rosshire in the North West Highlands replaces a former foresters cottage. Set within a mature woodland setting, with views from the site directly towards Slioch, one of the best known mountains in scotland, the house has been designed to embrace the spectacular scenery.
The use of timber has been a key issue in the development of the design, and it is proposes to take full advantage of timber within the structure, cladding and energy use of the house.
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loch maree
location: Loch Maree, Achnasheen
project type: Private House
client:Private
size: 500m2
schedule: 2008
architects: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald, Stefanie Warmer, Sam Wright, Elena Kindelan, Blair Hunter
contractor: MM Miller
photography/model - copyright Rural Design
The 500m2 house on the edge of Loch Maree in Rosshire in the North West Highlands replaces a former foresters cottage. Set within a mature woodland setting, with views from the site directly towards Slioch, one of the best known mountains in scotland, the house has been designed to embrace the spectacular scenery.
The use of timber has been a key issue in the development of the design, and it is proposes to take full advantage of timber within the structure, cladding and energy use of the house.
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loch maree
location: Loch Maree, Achnasheen
project type: Private House
client:Private
size: 500m2
schedule: 2008
architects: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald, Stefanie Warmer, Sam Wright, Elena Kindelan, Blair Hunter
contractor: MM Miller
photography/model - copyright Rural Design
The 500m2 house on the edge of Loch Maree in Rosshire in the North West Highlands replaces a former foresters cottage. Set within a mature woodland setting, with views from the site directly towards Slioch, one of the best known mountains in scotland, the house has been designed to embrace the spectacular scenery.
The use of timber has been a key issue in the development of the design, and it is proposes to take full advantage of timber within the structure, cladding and energy use of the house.
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loch maree
location: Loch Maree, Achnasheen
project type: Private House
client:Private
size: 500m2
schedule: 2008
architects: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald, Stefanie Warmer, Sam Wright, Elena Kindelan, Blair Hunter
contractor: MM Miller
photography/model - copyright Rural Design
The 500m2 house on the edge of Loch Maree in Rosshire in the North West Highlands replaces a former foresters cottage. Set within a mature woodland setting, with views from the site directly towards Slioch, one of the best known mountains in scotland, the house has been designed to embrace the spectacular scenery.
The use of timber has been a key issue in the development of the design, and it is proposes to take full advantage of timber within the structure, cladding and energy use of the house.
Profile
Rural Design is a practice of award winning architects based on the Isle of Skye, working throughout the Highlands of Scotland.
Our portfolio of work emphasises the diversity of design skills we can offer, from new build and furniture design to landscape and masterplanning. We consciously avoid a prescriptive style, with each project being based upon a rigorous analysis of the clients requirements, the site and the landscape context. Our work is characterised by a crisp and contemporary approach; however it is always grounded by an understanding of history and a respect for the environment.
A key element of our approach is sustainable and innovative design. Our collective knowledge, skills and experience, accumulated over years of practice, allow us to continuously seek improvements in the design and services we offer and to seek innovative design solutions in line with our clients expectations. Rural Design combines the best qualities of a small innovative practice with the experience, depth and knowledge of a large office, enabling it to undertake advanced and complex projects.
We approach each project with the same guiding view, a unique proposition that requires a unique solution.
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We are interested in the possibilities in any project, large or small. If you feel that our approach is of interest to you please do not hesitate to contact us for an informal discussion.
rural design ltd
5 Lochside
Dunvegan
Isle of Skye
IV55 8WA
tel. 01470 521555
fax. 01470 521551
www.ruraldesign.co.uk
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