Tiree House
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Rebuild of a cottage with two extensions on the Isle of Tiree
The architect has overhauled a cottage on Tiree - the most westerly island of Scotland's Inner Hebrides - rebuilding the original structure and adding two extensions modelled on agricultural sheds.
The 170m2 project combines a traditional Hebridean black house of painted stone with agricultural steadings clad in corrugated sheeting.
The scheme was conceived as a living house, for the clients to use throughout the year, a guest house; containing three bedrooms and associated accommodation; and a utility block containing much needed welly storage and space for the necessary effects required for island life.
Data
- Begun: Jan 2012
- Completed: Aug 2013
- Floor area: 170m2
- Sector: House
- Funding: Private
- Tender date: Oct 2011
- Address: House No 7, Heanish, Isle of Tiree, United Kingdom
Professional Team 
- Architect: Denizen Works
- Client: Private
- Quantity surveyor: M+B QS
- Main contractor: John MacKinnon Builders
- Structural engineer: CRA Engineers