Lui Cottage

Braemar, Scotland

2022 — ongoing

Client Private Client

Buildings · Private Homes · Conservation & Retrofit

This small residential project is conceptualised as a set of parts, made cohesive through material palette and a shared interpretation of the distinctive Braemar vernacular. These parts: a retained Category C Listed granite cottage; reconstructed ancillary timber 'wee house'; two new extensions; are further integrated within the site through the reorganization of access and improved garden spaces.

Top-down architectural sketch showing two buildings surrounded by trees and pathways. The larger building has multiple circular and angular sections, while the smaller structure is set apart at the top. The landscape includes open grass areas.

Architectural drawings of a two-story house and a single-story house with gabled roofs. The illustrations show various views, including front and side elevations, surrounded by trees.

Wooden beams and rafters form the frame of a house under construction, surrounded by green trees and foliage. The structure is partially visible, set in a natural outdoor environment.

A partially constructed wooden cabin frame stands among leafless trees and evergreens, with a cloudy sky in the background.

Three architectural floor plans on a light background, each showing different building layouts and surrounding landscapes with trees, pathways, and outdoor areas. The plans are aligned vertically and evenly spaced.

The larger extension is conceived the contemporary counterpart of the wee house: referencing its shape, scale and materiality. Selective openings in the walls are combined with a large 'lantern' ridge rooflight and exposed timber frame to lend airiness to the diminutive new volume.