Lui Cottage

Aberdeenshire, 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.

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.

An exploded architectural drawing of a house, showcasing interior and exterior details, trees, landscape, and the overall layout, architecture by MOXON Architects.

Line drawing of a house with two stories, pitched roofs, and surrounding trees, architecture by MOXON Architects.

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.