Among the seven shortlisted properties, this house received the highest score from the jury for its work with materials and ability to withstand unpredictable weather conditions, transmits Dezeen.
“The house responded to all the challenges — the difficult climate, the connection to the local architectural tradition, and the limited budget — with a rare combination of sensitivity and determination,” said David Kohn, chairman of the jury and founder of the London-based David Kohn Architects studio.
Photo: Richard Gaston
The house, called Caochan na Creige, was designed to blend harmoniously with the harsh natural landscape, clad in blocks of local Lewisian Gneiss stone.
Photo: Richard Gaston
Caochan na Creige has an irregular, broken plan, designed so that the foundation of the house bypasses areas of extremely hard rock on the construction site.
The interiors are clad in wood panels, and full-height panoramic windows offer views of the surrounding skyline.
Photo: Richard Gaston
Last year, Caochan na Creige also won the “Country House of the Year” category at the Dezeen Awards.
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