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A modern residential house with a flat roof, large windows, and a minimalistic design, set in a landscaped garden, architecture by MOXON Architects.
Lecht Cottage

Lecht Cottage

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

2008 — 2009

Client   Private Client
Buildings · Private Homes
In the northeast of Scotland, on Royal Deeside in Aberdeenshire, Lecht Cottage is a collection of three conjoined buildings dating from the 19th century – a fine example of the region’s vernacular architecture, and with all of its original fittings intact. 
A modern wooden house with large windows overlooks a snowy landscape. The foreground is covered in snow, with a fence running along the left side. Trees and distant hills are visible under a partly cloudy sky.

The house and its small shop annex have been restored, and its water-powered threshing mill has been transformed into a small photography gallery. To this, a south-facing extension has been added, expanding the living area and – with a full-height corner window – offering spectacular views across the Howe of Cromar. New and original elements of the house are linked by untreated larch cladding, grown locally in the area.

A black and white sketch of a house with multiple sections and chimneys, surrounded by trees and open land, viewed from an elevated perspective.
A sketch of three simple buildings in a row. The middle building has a sloped roof and two chimneys, flanked by smaller structures. The lines are minimal and black on a white background.
A modern glass-walled building reflecting the serene landscape of a grassy field with grazing sheep, under a clear blue sky. Mist hovers over distant hills, and a small pond is in the foreground, enhancing the tranquil scene.
A scenic landscape showing a large, open field with grazing sheep. A few trees and a small building are visible in the distance under a partly cloudy sky, with rolling hills and mountains on the horizon. The scene is bathed in natural daylight.
A modern glass and wood extension is attached to an older stone building. The structure is set in a rural landscape, with a clear blue sky above and trees in the background.
A rustic house with wooden siding, multiple chimneys, and a pitched roof, with surrounding trees and a fence, architecture by MOXON Architects.
A house surrounded by trees and greenery, with a driveway and parked cars, situated among open fields with hay bales; architecture by MOXON Architects.
Partner
Contractor
Scott Duthie Joinery
Awards
Aberdeen Society of Architects Residential Award ·Winner ·2010
Aberdeen Society of Architects Small Project Award ·Winner ·2010

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