A NEW CHAPTER FOR A RURAL STEADING
Located in rural Perthshire, this project converts a redundant farm steading building to create a unique home with strong character and a series of carefully considered internal spaces.
The existing stone walls of the derelict steading are retained, while the former dominant farmhouse is once again given its own setting. A single-storey timber frame extension projects south into the garden, finished in Scottish larch cladding.
An honest architectural approach was central to the design, allowing for a clear distinction between old and new.
By breathing new life into the existing structure, the steading is given a new purpose while maintaining its heritage and character. Both the original building and the new additions are designed to sit comfortably within the landscape, with views across the surrounding countryside.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
- Project: Alyth Farmhouse
- Location: Perthshire, Scotland
- Status: Completed
- Project type: Steading conversion and extension
- Key Materials: Existing stone, Scottish larch cladding
- Approach: Contrast between traditional and contemporary