Category: Low Cost Project Schemes Under 250k

Iorram is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional cottage in the Scottish Highlands, by Baillie Baillie Architects. Celebrating the use of local timber, as well as local tradition, Colin and Megan Baillie designed and built the house for themselves, creating a compact holiday let that allows them to promote the virtues of sustainable design and craftsmanship. The self-build project took a low-tech, natural materials-led approach, using monolithic clay block walls – a material which is simple to construct, durable, and […]

Located to the North of the Firth of Tay, this project sought to extend our clients historic property, located in the golfing heart of Angus, Monifieth. The new extension features a striking glazed façade that floods the interior with natural light, providing uninterrupted views of the surrounding garden. This design choice creates a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, promoting a sense of openness and tranquility. In addition to the expansive glazing, the extension incorporates a carefully crafted roof […]

Following the decommissioning of the gas boilers and greenhouses at St. Andrews’ Botanic Gardens, the practice was invited to repurpose the existing boiler house into a new education space tailored for school pupils, university students, and visiting groups. This transformation aimed to celebrate the building’s existing character while ensuring a sustainable and adaptable space for learning and community engagement. The elegant 1970s structure was given a new lease of life by thoughtfully adapting the former machine room into a tall, […]

Glasan is located on the shores of Achnacloich bay on the south west of the Sleat peninsula of the Isle of Skye. Achnacloich, which means “the field of stones” is a place where you will see otters, seals and eagles – and where red deer come down from the hills to rut every autumn. But it is also a working crofting community; Gaelic is still spoken and stubborn cattle and flighty sheep are the most common hazard on the single […]

Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s genius is internationally recognised; he is considered one of Scotland’s greatest architects. For BARD, the opportunity to design a new public-facing intervention at Windyhill, his first fully autonomous commission and last remaining major work still used for its original purpose, came with clear responsibility. Our aim was to serve our client’s needs while honouring Mackintosh and Windyhill. Windyhill was commissioned by William Davidson, an early patron of Mackintosh, who entrusted the young architect with complete creative freedom. […]