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.
Lui Cottage

Vernacular understood through a blend of conservation, restoration and new-build

Lui Cottage

Braemar, Scotland

2022 — ongoing

Client   Private Client
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.
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.
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.

Wooden beams and supports form the framework of a building under construction, with stone walls inside and some construction materials visible in the background. Leafless branches are in the foreground.
A close-up of a wooden outdoor structure with metal supports, set among bare trees in early spring. A wooden fence and a roof are visible in the background, with hills in the distance.
Exploded isometric view of a house showing structural and architectural elements. Parts of the roof, walls, and foundation are separated, revealing interior framing details. Surrounding trees and landscape contours are also illustrated.
A partially constructed wooden roof frame is visible through dense tree branches, with natural light filtering through the foliage.
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Structural engineer
Graeme Craig Consulting Engineer
Quantity surveyor
McCuePorter
Contractor
Scott Duthie Joinery
M&E
Sugplumb

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