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Quarry House

Quarry House

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

2015

Client   Private Client
Buildings · Private Homes
Nestled in a manmade bowl carved out of the landscape, Quarry House is concealed from public view in a wooded site in the Cairngorms National Park. This family home joins a loosely grouped cluster of residential and community buildings surrounded by the Crathie Wood SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) in Upper Deeside. The house is designed to make the most of its former quarry location, sheltering from northerly winds and bringing sunlight into the house with rooms oriented south and west. 
A modern house with large windows is nestled among leafless trees in a snow-covered landscape. The soft glow from inside contrasts with the twilight. The scene is serene and quiet, capturing the essence of a winter evening.
A cozy winter scene of a modern cabin with large windows. Inside, a warm fire is lit, and a stack of logs is visible. Outside, snow covers the ground, and leafless trees stand under a twilight sky.

Although the overall footprint of the building is very simple, the interior spaces are deliberately ‘misaligned’ in order to create pockets of space that embed the building in its surroundings with sheltered niches and frequent unexpected views. With frameless glazing and long span profiled metal roofing the form of the house is follows the slope of the landscape and draws on diverse references including modern agricultural buildings and the Arts and Crafts architecture of many houses in the surrounding area.

A wooden house with a slanted roof, partially covered in snow, stands in a snowy landscape. Bare trees are visible in the background, with sunlight filtering through, creating a serene winter scene.
A serene winter scene with snow-covered birch trees surrounding a wooden cabin. The landscape is blanketed in fresh white snow, creating a peaceful and undisturbed setting.
A modern wooden cabin stands in a snowy, forested area at dusk. Warm light glows from its large windows, contrasting with the surrounding cold, darkening winter landscape. Bare trees surround the cabin, enhancing the serene and secluded atmosphere.
A sepia-toned photograph shows a large window reflecting bare tree branches. Inside, a table with a lamp is visible. The building exterior is made of vertical wooden slats, complementing the reflective winter scene.
A modern wooden building facade with large windows and a wooden door, all under a dim, cool-toned light. The structure has a minimalist design, with horizontal wooden planks and a covered porch area. Snow covers the ground in front.
Close-up of a wooden wall featuring vertical siding with two rectangular windows, one larger and one narrow. The natural wood texture and grain are visible, creating a rustic appearance with light shadowing enhancing the depth.
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