Aerial view of a cluster of thatched-roof buildings nestled in hilly terrain by a serene lake with rocky shores. The landscape is illuminated by soft lighting, highlighting the natural and architectural elements against the water.
Invermearan

Invermearan

Perthshire, Scotland

2020

Client   Private Client
This proposal for a new private home draws directly on the natural landform of its Highland Perthshire site, emulating the three distinct burn lines flowing down the face of the hillside on which it is located while making use of natural stone and softly curved planted roofs to replicate the linear rolling forms of the landscape.
Modern architectural structure with curved roofs blends into a hillside. The building has wooden accents and is partially obscured by vegetation on a cloudy day.
Aerial view of a hilly landscape with winding dirt roads leading to a small cluster of buildings. The grassy hills are bordered by a body of water with a rocky shoreline. The sky is tinged with shades of pink and orange.

Three volumes are arranged to suit the views across Loch Lyon and the path of the sun. The clustered plan provides a sheltered external space facing the hillside where the three principle ‘fingers’ of the building meet, defining the entrance area with a connecting volume beneath a secondary planted roof. In turn the three finger volumes contain kitchen and utility spaces, double height living and dining spaces, bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms. A separate glazed cabin is set into the promontory to the west – exploiting the remarkable natural viewpoint for observing sunsets across the loch.

A minimalist line drawing of a rural scene features several houses with triangular roofs. A winding path leads away from the houses towards hills. Two birds are flying in the sky above. Sparse vegetation is visible in the foreground.
Aerial view of a winding coastline with green hills and a narrow road along the edge. The shoreline has a mix of cliffs and sandy areas leading to a dark body of water.
Aerial view of a grassy landscape with a meandering river. A small structure is visible on the land near the riverbank, surrounded by walking paths. The scene shows gentle hills and a mixture of sunlit and shadowed areas.
Modern house with a grass roof and illuminated windows sits on a hill at sunset. The sky is a warm gradient, transitioning from orange to darker tones, while white flowers cover the foreground, creating a serene and natural landscape.

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