http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk Rural Design Architects - Isle of Skye and the Highlands and Islands Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:12:35 +0000 http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk en http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/Resipole http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/following/ruraldesign.co.uk/Resipole Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:12:35 +0000 Rural Design Architects - Isle of Skye and the Highlands and Islands 2544384 <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544384/P9071005.jpg" width="670" height="376" width_o="2048" height_o="1151" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544384/P9071005_o.jpg" data-mid="12848442" border="0" align="left"/> Our first project on the Ardnamurchan peninsula is an all-timber, one and three quarter storey house which has been designed to maximise the exceptional views across Loch Sunart to the south. Picture windows connect to the views from all the main spaces. This house has been designed to be particularly energy efficient, and incorporates south facing solar panels and whole-house ventilation with heat recovery. More photos soon - which will show the weathering of the larch cladding to silvery-grey. <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544384/IMG_0002.JPG" width="670" height="446" width_o="1692" height_o="1128" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544384/IMG_0002_o.JPG" data-mid="12848463" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544384/P9071017.jpg" width="670" height="376" width_o="2048" height_o="1151" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544384/P9071017_o.jpg" data-mid="12896298" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544384/close.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="2048" height_o="1536" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544384/close_o.jpg" data-mid="17583738" border="0" align="left"/> location: Resipole, Ardnamurchan Peninsula project type: private house client: private size: 140m2 completion: 2011 team: Alan Dickson, Nick Thomson, Marnie Macdonald contractor: Kenneth MacDonald photography: copyright Rural Design http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/On-Site http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/following/ruraldesign.co.uk/On-Site Sun, 11 Mar 2012 01:16:00 +0000 Rural Design Architects - Isle of Skye and the Highlands and Islands 2947335 We have many interesting projects currently under construction. Keep an eye on this section of the website for updates. Rhue, Ullapool Our Rhue project near Ullapool is now really taking shape; the Zinc Roof and Wall Cladding by Blakes from Edinburgh is looking fantastic. Contractor - Ullapool Construction <img src="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/P4182275_Snapseed.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="2048" height_o="1536" src_o="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/P4182275_Snapseed_o.jpg" data-mid="16650738" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/IMG_6546.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="1790" height_o="1342" src_o="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/IMG_6546_o.jpg" data-mid="15546079" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/rhue 1.jpg" width="670" height="398" width_o="670" height_o="398" src_o="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/rhue 1_o.jpg" data-mid="15169856" border="0" align="left"/> 12 Colbost This large family house recalls our design for Scotland's Housing Expo. By breaking down the mass of the building into various elements, we have achieved a substantial one and three quarter storey dwelling that looks out over Colbost jetty and Loch Dunvegan. This project is now wind and weathertight, and the larch cladding is complete. Contractor - Donald Mackenzie <img src="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/IMG_4031.JPG" width="670" height="589" width_o="670" height_o="589" src_o="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/IMG_4031_o.JPG" data-mid="15170038" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/colbost update.JPG" width="670" height="893" width_o="2048" height_o="2730" src_o="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/colbost update_o.JPG" data-mid="16420333" border="0" align="left"/> Fiscavaig The second project at Fiscavaig is also really coming together. Our clients are managing this project themselves as a self build. The shell is now wind and watertight; and the black fibre cement cladding is now complete. <img src="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/IMG_4920.jpg" width="670" height="365" width_o="670" height_o="365" src_o="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/IMG_4920_o.jpg" data-mid="15170070" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/P4232400_Snapseed.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="2048" height_o="1535" src_o="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/P4232400_Snapseed_o.jpg" data-mid="17173306" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/IMG_6203.jpg" width="670" height="446" width_o="1280" height_o="853" src_o="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/IMG_6203_o.jpg" data-mid="16176774" border="0" align="left"/> Kendram This two bedroom house has a lozenge shaped plan, and is constructed in timber with a turf roof - it is intended to merge into the landscape and enjoy extraordinary views to the north of Skye. This project recently started on site, and is to be featured in Channel 4's Grand Designs programme this autumn. Contractor - Donald Lamont <img src="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/P5082750_Snapseed.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="2048" height_o="1535" src_o="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/P5082750_Snapseed_o.jpg" data-mid="17291688" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/kendram_1.jpg" width="670" height="389" width_o="670" height_o="389" src_o="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/kendram_1_o.jpg" data-mid="15169945" border="0" align="left"/> Upper Halistra Due for completion very shortly, this single storey house has been broken up into discrete parts, including a "lean-to" element with extensive glazing addressing the view to Dunvegan Head. Contractor KDL <img src="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/P4172183_Snapseed.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="2048" height_o="1536" src_o="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/P4172183_Snapseed_o.jpg" data-mid="16652255" border="0" align="left"/> Claddach Baleshare, North Uist The sloping landscape is integrated into the design with an asymmetric plan, one half 1 3/4 storeys and the other half 1 1/2 storeys. All the occupied rooms face the south west view out towards the Atlantic. This is a particularly exposed site, as can be seen from the site photograph. Contractor - JA MacDonald <img src="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/Images A1 copy 2.jpg" width="670" height="424" width_o="670" height_o="424" src_o="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/Images A1 copy 2_o.jpg" data-mid="15170399" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/IMG_0033.JPG" width="670" height="502" width_o="2048" height_o="1535" src_o="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/IMG_0033_o.JPG" data-mid="15802668" border="0" align="left"/> Tokavaig A house and annex are planned for a difficult site in Sleat. Challenging topography, together with a desire to maximise views and retain existing trees, were resolved by the semi courtyard arrangement. A sunspace faces south, and will channel heat to the upper level living space which looks out over the bay and over to the Cuillin. Contractor - James MacQueen Building Contractors Ltd <img src="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/P3071933_Snapseed.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="670" height_o="502" src_o="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/P3071933_Snapseed_o.jpg" data-mid="15170189" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/P5032534_Snapseed.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="2048" height_o="1536" src_o="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/P5032534_Snapseed_o.jpg" data-mid="17173181" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/master terrace update.jpg" width="670" height="441" width_o="670" height_o="441" src_o="http://payload32.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2947335/master terrace update_o.jpg" data-mid="15170191" border="0" align="left"/> http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/2608687 http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/following/ruraldesign.co.uk/2608687 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:23:49 +0000 Rural Design Architects - Isle of Skye and the Highlands and Islands 2608687 Holiday Houses Many of our houses are available for rental. We have gathered together a series of links that may be of interest. 15 Fiscavaig - The Hen House Skinidin - Black Shed Clachan Lodge, North Uist 27 Fiscavaig - Seascape Leachachan Barn -- Wilderness Cottages An Acarsaid, Upper Milovaig The Bothy, Achachork <img src="http://payload15.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2608687/Fiskavaig 4.jpeg" width="670" height="472" width_o="1193" height_o="842" src_o="http://payload15.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2608687/Fiskavaig 4_o.jpeg" data-mid="13355283" border="0" align="left"/> http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/Projects-Archive http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/following/ruraldesign.co.uk/Projects-Archive Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:39:01 +0000 Rural Design Architects - Isle of Skye and the Highlands and Islands 2547993 <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547993/09_bernisdale1-1.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="800" height_o="600" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547993/09_bernisdale1-1_o.jpg" data-mid="12903324" border="0" align="left"/> Bernisdale, Isle of Skye 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 a multi-level house. The internal arrangement is carefully considered to take advantage of the views and sunlight. <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547993/06_vatten1.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="800" height_o="600" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547993/06_vatten1_o.jpg" data-mid="12903302" border="0" align="left"/> Vatten, Isle of Skye 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. <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547993/08_dunhallin.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="800" height_o="600" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547993/08_dunhallin_o.jpg" data-mid="12903311" border="0" align="left"/> Dunhallin, Isle of Skye 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. <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547993/15_aird-1.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="800" height_o="600" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547993/15_aird-1_o.jpg" data-mid="12903339" border="0" align="left"/> Aird, Isle of Skye 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. <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547993/balgown-1.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="800" height_o="600" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547993/balgown-1_o.jpg" data-mid="12906592" border="0" align="left"/> Balgown This project takes full advantage of its sloping site to create three levels stepping down the hill. The central dining space which enjoys a double height volume connects the two halves of the house, one part of which is to be used for luxury bed and breakfast accomodation. An artists 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, and clad with rendered masonry, the roof is natural slate. The attached Garage is of untreated larch giving contrast to the main house. <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547993/achintraid2.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="800" height_o="600" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547993/achintraid2_o.jpg" data-mid="12903357" border="0" align="left"/> 4 Houses at Achintraid, Kishorn for Albyn Housing Society While the house type here was constrained by a very narrow site, 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. <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547993/IMG_3181.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="2048" height_o="1535" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547993/IMG_3181_o.jpg" data-mid="12941866" border="0" align="left"/> Achachork, Portree 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 surrounding landscape. <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547993/11-Ardmore.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="1024" height_o="768" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547993/11-Ardmore_o.jpg" data-mid="12941885" border="0" align="left"/> Ardmore An unloved crofthouse, which has been insensitively extended on many occasions over the years has been restored and renewed. Through a combination of the removal of some extensions, and the addition of sensitively considered new extensions. The outstanding views present on the site are finally visible from the house. <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547993/Untitled 3.jpg" width="670" height="427" width_o="750" height_o="478" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547993/Untitled 3_o.jpg" data-mid="12941963" border="0" align="left"/> Ullinish Lodge Hotel The Ullinish Lodge Hotel had been neglected for many years, our successful restoration project removed many of the unfortunate additions, and returned the building to its former, robust form. Completed in less than 11 months from commissioning, the project is an example of the benefits of early appointment of a contractor and productive teamwork. http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/27-Fiscavaig http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/following/ruraldesign.co.uk/27-Fiscavaig Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:59:01 +0000 Rural Design Architects - Isle of Skye and the Highlands and Islands 2547972 <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547972/P1130431.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="1024" height_o="768" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547972/P1130431_o.jpg" data-mid="12894760" border="0" align="left"/>The site has a direct view of Macleod's Maidens and enjoys exceptional sunsets during the summer. This split level house takes advantage of its sloping site to increase floor to ceiling heights in the living and dining room. A compact plan allows four double bedrooms including two ensuites. Clad in Scottish larch and with a corrugated roof, the house nestles comfortably into the site. This house is available for holiday letting Seascape <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547972/27fiscavaig1.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="800" height_o="600" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547972/27fiscavaig1_o.jpg" data-mid="12894726" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547972/27fiscavaigview2-1.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="800" height_o="600" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547972/27fiscavaigview2-1_o.jpg" data-mid="12894740" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547972/P1130406.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="1024" height_o="768" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547972/P1130406_o.jpg" data-mid="12894764" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547972/P1130374.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="1024" height_o="768" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2547972/P1130374_o.jpg" data-mid="12894767" border="0" align="left"/> location: Fiscavaig, Isle of Skye project type: private house client: private size: 140m2 completion: 2008 team: Alan Dickson, Nick Thomson contractor: James MacQueen Builders photography: copyright Rural Design http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/Bank-Street http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/following/ruraldesign.co.uk/Bank-Street Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:35:08 +0000 Rural Design Architects - Isle of Skye and the Highlands and Islands 2544561 <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544561/IMG_6083.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="1024" height_o="768" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544561/IMG_6083_o.jpg" data-mid="12894807" border="0" align="left"/> This project was to provide amenity housing within the Ross-shire village of Plockton. The site, located at the immediate entrance to the village and set within a conservation area, presented significant challenges. 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 the sight-lines and amenity of adjoining properties. The building is finished in rubble stonework, wet dash harl, slate and timber. <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544561/IMG_6073.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="1024" height_o="768" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544561/IMG_6073_o.jpg" data-mid="12894809" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544561/IMG_6017.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="1024" height_o="768" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544561/IMG_6017_o.jpg" data-mid="12894812" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544561/IMG_6048.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="1024" height_o="768" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544561/IMG_6048_o.jpg" data-mid="12894804" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544561/IMG_5939.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="1024" height_o="768" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544561/IMG_5939_o.jpg" data-mid="12894814" border="0" align="left"/> location: Bank Street, Plockton, Lochalsh project type: affordable housing, 2 units client: Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association size: 160m2 completion: 2008 team: Alan Dickson, Nick Thomson contractor: John MacBeath photography: copyright Caroline Dear/Rural Design http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/Edinbane http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/following/ruraldesign.co.uk/Edinbane Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:30:49 +0000 Rural Design Architects - Isle of Skye and the Highlands and Islands 2544513 <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544513/road elevation in landscape.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="1024" height_o="768" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544513/road elevation in landscape_o.jpg" data-mid="12895007" border="0" align="left"/> 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 deep wall construction and an innovative solar powered heat exchanger. Saltire Housing Design Awards 2007: Winner IAA Awards 2008: Placemaking Winner <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544513/N.elev detail .jpg" width="670" height="484" width_o="1024" height_o="741" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544513/N.elev detail _o.jpg" data-mid="12895013" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544513/front all houses.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="1024" height_o="768" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544513/front all houses_o.jpg" data-mid="12895015" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544513/NE elev alt .jpg" width="670" height="670" width_o="1024" height_o="1024" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544513/NE elev alt _o.jpg" data-mid="12895020" border="0" align="left"/> location: Coishletter, Edinbane, Isle of Skye project type: affordable housing, 4 units client: Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association size: 368m2 completion: 2007 team: Alan Dickson, Gill Smith, Nick Thomson contractor: N&J MacFarlane photography: copyright Caroline Dear/Rural Design http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/Leachachan-Barn http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/following/ruraldesign.co.uk/Leachachan-Barn Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:25:58 +0000 Rural Design Architects - Isle of Skye and the Highlands and Islands 2544502 <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544502/P7290721.JPG" width="670" height="502" width_o="2048" height_o="1535" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544502/P7290721_o.JPG" data-mid="12895367" border="0" align="left"/> Leachachan Barn near Letterfearn on the south side of Loch Duich has been sensitively transformed into a new house. A dramatic new opening in the gable has opened up the views to the Five Sisters of Kintail, while allowing the rest of the house to remain true to its origins. A simple lean-to extension to the rear increases the floor area in a traditional manner. The larch cladding contrasts with the original stonework, and will fade to a beautiful silver grey. Leachachan Barn is available for Holiday Rental Leachachan Barn Wilderness Cottages <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544502/P7290706.JPG" width="670" height="502" width_o="2048" height_o="1536" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544502/P7290706_o.JPG" data-mid="12895310" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544502/P7290666.JPG" width="670" height="502" width_o="2048" height_o="1536" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544502/P7290666_o.JPG" data-mid="12895257" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544502/P7290669.JPG" width="670" height="502" width_o="2048" height_o="1536" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544502/P7290669_o.JPG" data-mid="12895207" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544502/leachachan.jpg" width="670" height="447" width_o="670" height_o="447" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544502/leachachan_o.jpg" data-mid="15676671" border="0" align="left"/> location: Leachachan, Letterfearn, Kintail project type: conversion client: private size: 120m2 completion: 2011 team: Alan Dickson, Nick Thomson contractor: John MacBeath photography: copyright Rural Design http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/Clachan-Sands http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/following/ruraldesign.co.uk/Clachan-Sands Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:22:49 +0000 Rural Design Architects - Isle of Skye and the Highlands and Islands 2544490 <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544490/Distant.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="2048" height_o="1536" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544490/Distant_o.jpg" data-mid="13750833" border="0" align="left"/> Our first project in the Western Isles, a six-bedroomed holiday house, sits on a gentle slope looking west over the beautiful beaches at Clachan Sands. This large building has been broken down into discrete elements following traditional forms. A traditional slated and harled element contains all the bedroom spaces, while the open plan living, dining and kitchen space is enclosed within a contrasting timber-clad lean-to. Large panoramic windows allow the occupants to enjoy the wonderful view. This house is available for holiday lets and can be seen in further detail here - Clachan Lodge <img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544490/South Elevation.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="2048" height_o="1535" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544490/South Elevation_o.jpg" data-mid="13750888" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544490/West Elevation.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="2048" height_o="1535" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544490/West Elevation_o.jpg" data-mid="13751022" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544490/East Elevation.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="2048" height_o="1536" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544490/East Elevation_o.jpg" data-mid="13751083" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544490/south close.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="2048" height_o="1536" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544490/south close_o.jpg" data-mid="13750943" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544490/North West.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="2048" height_o="1535" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544490/North West_o.jpg" data-mid="13750981" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544490/P7050566.jpg" width="670" height="893" width_o="2048" height_o="2730" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544490/P7050566_o.jpg" data-mid="12895874" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544490/Interior 2.jpg" width="670" height="893" width_o="2048" height_o="2730" src_o="http://payload12.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2544490/Interior 2_o.jpg" data-mid="13751069" border="0" align="left"/> location: Clachan Sands, Isle of North Uist project type: private house client: private size: 220m2 completion: 2011 team: Alan Dickson, Nick Thomson contractor: D Macdonald, Benbecula photography: copyright Rural Design http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/Lochbay http://www.ruraldesign.co.uk/following/ruraldesign.co.uk/Lochbay Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:16:10 +0000 Rural Design Architects - Isle of Skye and the Highlands and Islands 2539845 <img src="http://payload11.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2539845/34_lochbay.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="800" height_o="600" src_o="http://payload11.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2539845/34_lochbay_o.jpg" data-mid="12822470" border="0" align="left"/>An “upside down” house with the living accommodation upstairs and all but one of the bedrooms on the ground floor. This arrangement allowed us to make the most of the views over the Minch towards Harris and North Uist. <img src="http://payload11.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2539845/P6084370.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="1024" height_o="768" src_o="http://payload11.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2539845/P6084370_o.jpg" data-mid="12893778" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload11.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2539845/P6084379.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="1024" height_o="768" src_o="http://payload11.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2539845/P6084379_o.jpg" data-mid="12893781" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload11.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2539845/P6084383.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="1024" height_o="768" src_o="http://payload11.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2539845/P6084383_o.jpg" data-mid="12893783" border="0" align="left"/><img src="http://payload11.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2539845/P6084393.jpg" width="670" height="502" width_o="1024" height_o="768" src_o="http://payload11.cargocollective.com/1/5/183978/2539845/P6084393_o.jpg" data-mid="12893785" border="0" align="left"/> location: Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye project type: private house client: private size: 175m2 completion: 2009 contractor: Mackenzie Building team: Alan Dickson, Marnie Macdonald photography: copyright Rural Design