A haven of peace in Scotland. Boreraig House by Dualchas Architects.

Scottish firm, Dualchas Architects have designed a house that combines sustainable technologies and local materials, with a contemporary retake on the vernacular Scottish blackhouse.



The landscape of the Isle of Skye, the largest archipelago of the Hebrides, forms the backdrop for a house that has been designed by Dualchas Architects to harmoniously blend in with the harsh nature of its location.





So, they separated the living functions into three low-set volumes overlooking a natural bowl in the land that has been turned into a small pool, or “lochan”. This increases the sense of tranquillity that the location exudes, in keeping with the client’s wishes.





Traditional materials were used to build the home: stone for the fence and larch for the cladding. Caithness stone has been used for the floors inside and oak gives the interiors a contemporary, minimal feel.





The home’s excellent insulation increases sustainability, and ensures comfort for the occupants even in really bad weather, because here, nature rules the rhythms of life.

Project: Dualchas Architects, http://www.dualchas.com
Boreraig House, Glendale, Isle of Skye
Completed in 2011
Timber Cladding Supplier: Russwood, http://russwood.co.uk
Photography:  © Andrew Lee, © James Benedict Brown, © Dualchas Architects - all images courtesy of Dualchas Architects
Awards: 
Scottish Design Award 2012, Residential Project
RIAS Award, 2012
Saltire Award 2012
IAA Award 2012 - best house west Highlands
Joint second equal for Andy Doolan RIAS award 2012
Best Building in Highlands - IAA Awards 2012
Best Use of Timber - IAA Awards 2012