Category: ARCHITECTURE: Low Cost Project Schemes Under 200k

Bracklinn Falls is a stepped waterfall in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, formed by the Keltie Water north-east of Callander. The site is a remote but popular visitor destination with paths following the river on both sides forming a 5km loop between upstream and downstream crossings. A bridge has existed here since at least the early 19th century and an 1834 sketch by JMW Turner clearly shows a structure across the falls. A later crossing built for Queen […]

The Truss HouseSpecifically, the low cost residential project demonstrates the application of design economy, low energy consumption and low maintenance combined with careful observation of site specificity and use of materials and construction, in pursuit of an affordable, yet high quality contemporary architecture. The ‘Truss House’ offers an affordable and entirely new concept for rural living. The product looks at taking full advantage of the “laser technology engineered timber” used by roofing manufacturers by providing both the structure and the […]

Dun Guaidhre is situated on the Isle of Mull, on a rocky North facing promontory, overlooking the sea towards Coll. The cottage sits on a grassy plateau backing on to a steep embankment. The original building was a fisherman’s cottage. Abandoned in the early years of the twentieth century, the cottage was unoccupied for some time before being reused as a refuge for sheep. Windows and doors were lost and some of the stonework deteriorated but the roof was renewed […]

The works at Bellfield Lane comprise the reconfiguration and extension of the architect’s home and office in Portobello. Downstairs, the house was reorganised with a new extension designed as a sociable kitchen/dining area with a new snug and utility. Elsewhere, the architect’s office was relocated to the front of the property and sleeping, living and sanitary accommodation were reconfigured on both levels. The existing house had a central 2-storey outshoot creating dead spaces to either side. The extension was built […]

This project was a volunteer-ran design and self-build of a fully-accessible 27sqm Bothy in the old steadings at Bridgend Farmhouse. Sited in the middle of the city, it was made employing natural ecological materials, and techniques. Volunteer trainees gained practical sustainable construction skills and knowledge. The end result is a unique and long-lasting community facility that continues to engage the public with natural building, and outdoor learning. This was a partnership project with Scottish Ecological Design Association (SEDA) who initiated […]