Torridon Gateway
Torridon Gateway
Highlands,
Scotland
2022
Client
National Trust for Scotland
The Torridon Gateway Visitor Centre and Ranger Base is proposed at the southeast side of a parcel of land at the junction for Torridon village off the A896 between Kinlochewe and Shieldaig. The proposed Gateway Visitor Centre - and by extension its surrounding site - is envisioned to act both as a signpost for the area and a stand-alone destination for visitors and locals alike.
The facility will be an exciting and attractive destination, comprised of a careful balance of public & private facilities, and fixed & flexible functions to suit the needs of the NTS and the community. The existing ranger base no longer meets the requirements of the NTS, has fallen into a considerable state of disrepair and will be demolished. An important aspect of the proposed design is that equal importance is placed on the building and on its surrounding landscape – maximizing the overall functionality and appeal of the Gateway Visitor Centre whilst maintaining a modest and sustainable building footprint appropriate to the immediate and wider landscape.
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Partner
Structural engineer
David Narro Associates