Southdean Lodge Bothy
Our client provided us with a challenging brief: to transform a semi-derelict building with no utilities on a sensitive site in the Scottish Borders into a comfortable dwelling on a tight budget.
Existing damaged timbers were taken down, repaired and reinstated. The timber for the new structure and cladding was sourced locally. The water is sourced from a nearby borehole. The heating and hot water is provided by a ground source heat pump.
In this way the original bothy is turned into a cloak for a new-build house which treads lightly on the ground. Whilst the new elements are principally visible to the rear, subtle glimpses can be seen from the road.
Our client provided us with a challenging brief: to transform a semi-derelict building with no utilities on a sensitive site in the Scottish Borders into a comfortable dwelling on a tight budget.
Existing damaged timbers were taken down, repaired and reinstated. The timber for the new structure and cladding was sourced locally. The water is sourced from a nearby borehole. The heating and hot water is provided by a ground source heat pump.
In this way the original bothy is turned into a cloak for a new-build house which treads lightly on the ground. Whilst the new elements are principally visible to the rear, subtle glimpses can be seen from the road.
